The blog post explores the unique niche of festive monster movies, focusing on 'Gremlins' as a standout example. It highlights the Gremlins Museum in Seattle, curated by Ian Grant, which houses an extensive collection of original ...
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The first documented website hack occurred on the 'Hackers' movie site in 1995, leading to a mix of genuine defacement and potential publicity stunt by MGM/UA.
Andy Hildebrand's journey from engineer to the inventor of Auto-Tune highlights the collaborative nature of innovation and its controversial impact on music.
The 1960-61 TV season is deemed the worst in history due to poor programming choices and the notorious failure of Jackie Gleason's show, prompting calls for improvement in television content.
5.6The 13th Day of Christmas
2025-12-09 • christmas book release humor picture books
A humorous look at the promotional efforts behind Adam Rex's picture book, showcasing the creative process and the author's engaging style over thirteen days.
The blog post recounts a personal experience of attending a movie premiere at the American Museum of Natural History, which featured a giant blue whale model. The author reflects on the mixed reactions to the event, particularly f...
The blog post discusses the phenomenon of blurbs in the literary world, focusing on Stephen King's extensive blurbing habits and introducing Gary Shteyngart as the true 'Blurb King.' It highlights Shteyngart's humorous approach to...
The author reflects on the one-year anniversary of Gisnep, a daily puzzle game that reveals quotes as players solve it. Initially created on a whim, the game has evolved with user feedback, leading to features like a settings widg...
The author reminisces about Saturday morning cartoons from the 80s, highlighting favorites like Spider-Man and Dungeons & Dragons. They discuss the new channel MeTV Toons, which airs classic cartoons, and reflect on the nostalgia ...
The article discusses James Butterfield's innovative device, the Color Translator, which allowed black and white TVs to create an illusion of color by exploiting the timing differences in how our eyes perceive color. The device us...
The post explores various artworks and items dubbed 'the Mona Lisa' by different institutions, highlighting their significance and the stories behind them.
The blog post discusses the Trampoline History Blog, authored by Dagmar Munn, whose father, George Nissen, popularized trampolines from the 1950s to the 1980s. It highlights fascinating stories, including an attempt to set up a tr...
The author shares the journey of creating a Doom-inspired web game that requires only scrolling to play. Initially, the project faced challenges with coding, but after the release of GPT-5, the author successfully developed a prot...
The blog post recounts the legacy of Jimmy Jemail, known as 'The Inquiring Photographer,' who for over fifty years engaged New Yorkers by asking them questions on the street and capturing their responses through photography. It de...
David Robbins' 'Talent' project features iconic artists in actor-style headshots, exploring the blend of art and performance in the 1980s.
A curated list of unique online gifts for readers with quirky interests, featuring vintage horror, humor magazines, and practical effects insights.
4Keyword: Illusion
2025-08-19 • personal experience photography lightroom ai keywording
The author reflects on their long-term use of Adobe Lightroom for managing a photo collection, emphasizing the tedious process of keywording images. They discuss how AI tools, specifically a plug-in called Excire, have simplified ...
The Jaws shark painting from the movie poster is public domain due to a fluke of publishing and copyright law. The cover art for the book was initially rejected and the final illustration was created by artist Roger Kastel. The co...
Dr. Demento, a cult audio legend, has announced the end of his long-running show after 55 years. He will be presenting retrospective shows and a final countdown before ending the show. Marc Maron, another long-running podcaster, h...
The text discusses the meticulous observations made by a Star Trek fan, Jörg Hillebrand, who has discovered evidence that the actor Patrick Stewart exists in the Star Trek universe. It also includes an interview with Jörg about hi...
The text discusses the trend of knitting chickens, particularly the 'Emotional Support Chicken' pattern, which has gained popularity in the knitting community. The pattern was designed by Annette Corsino and has been widely adopte...
The text describes a drug-fueled survival saga during a fashion shoot in the Andes, involving Pat Christman, a former model, and other people. The story involves a snowstorm, cocaine, and a daring escape from the hotel. The articl...
The text discusses the history of a scientific paper on the structural analysis of strapless evening gowns, its various versions, and its cultural impact. It also touches on the representation of women in engineering and the real ...
The text discusses vintage pranks from comic books and interviews Philip David Treece, a professional conservator who collects and sells vintage jokes and magic books. He shares little-known historical facts about old jokes and ma...