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A Look at 2024 (From Psychics and Sci-Fi)

What’s going to happen in 2024? A lot of monumental and weird stuff, if we’re to believe various astrologers, psychics, and science-fiction.

Who Knew Portable Press Had All the Science Answers?

Why are hospitals so cold? Why is urine yellow? How does a gas mask work? Get some answers to popular science questions in our new blog.

The Uncle John’s College Bowl Quiz

Can you determine which amusingly named bowl games are real, and which ones are our equivalent of a QB fake?

Uncle John Helps You Pick the Right Word

The English language is always changing with plenty of words that mean almost the same thing—but not quite. Here’s a guide to some commonly confused words.

Happy Hanukkah: Here’s How and Why to Celebrate

Let’s delve into the history behind some of the most beloved and important traditions associated with Hanukkah, both celebratory and solemn. 

The Choose Your Words Wisely Quiz

From tit-bore to cockchafer...can you guess the true definitions of these words that are perfectly acceptable to use but you probably shouldn’t?

Ghosts of Christmas Carol Past

Here are some of the most notable, quirky, and fascinating adaptations of Ebenezer Scrooge. (You might be surprised by the most accurate!)

The Forgotten Wars Quiz

Here’s a quiz about some conflicts and missions from American history that may have faded away from public consciousness.

A Very Animated History of Disney

Celebrate the 100th anniversary of The Walt Disney Company with a review of its storied history, from Oswald to Mickey Mouse and beyond.

33 1/3 Facts a Minute: A Spin Through the History of Vinyl Records

Groove to the music while reading these facts about the long and rockin’ history of stacks of wax—otherwise known as vinyl records.