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Frank Sinatra To A Young George Michael: “Loosen Up!”

After George Michael’s death on Christmas Day at the age of 53, a letter resurfaced that Frank Sinatra wrote to the newly-famous pop star, and it’s full of sage advice from a seasoned showman. Following the release of his sophomore...

#FoodPorn2016: Top 11 Food Hashtags On Instagram

when it comes to being a #foodie (nearly 50 million posts) who likes to take photos of #foodporn (107 million posts) we dug deep to find the top 11 hashtagged foods. These numbers are always rising, but as of RIGHT THIS VERY SECOND, this is how they stack up.

RIP Solo Cup Founder: 9 Ways The Plastic Chalice Changed The World

Robert Leo Hulseman, the 84-year-old inventor of the plastic red Solo cup, aka America’s “Natty Ice” chalice, passed away recently.

2016: Americans Are Cool With Mary and Jane Being Legal

Same-sex marriage and marijuana legalization are two social movements that have gained tremendous support over the last few decades. In fact, if you look at the progress both policy issues have made recently, you would think the two are related.

Marijuana Restrictions In The Olympics: Is It Time For A Change?

If you’re an Olympian and you’ve spent the vast majority of your early adulthood intensely training for an obscure sport that’s only appreciated on a mass scale every four years, you’ve certainly earned the right to catch the responsible buzz of your choice.

5 Obscure Horror Movies To Get You In the Mood For Halloween

Here are five movies you likely won't see on other lists and should be watched as soon as the popcorn is ready. Oh, and just to be clear: they are generally more fun when paired with a few puffs of smoke.

The Only Cultural Top 2016 List You Will Ever Need

No top 10 TV shows, or songs, or whatever. It’s hyper personal and specific because that’s what year-end lists should be.

Way Out Munchies: What’s Your Favorite Weird Food Trend Of 2016?

For just about every month of 2016, there's been some kind of crazy novelty food introduction. And while the trends so far haven't been super hairbrane, they've certainly caught our attention. Unlike most years prior, these foods are actually...edible....

Harry Potter’s Not Throwing Away His Shot In This Rad Hamilton Mashup

What happens when you combine two of the splashiest scripts and a whole lot of rabid fans? This Harry Potter Hamilton intro, written by Hollis Andrews. https://twitter.com/hamiltonssquad/status/759882208102408196 If you listen to the Hamilton soundtrack as if Alexander were Harry, it kind...

How Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson Can Save Hollywood

Reanimating existing intellectual property seems to be Hollywood’s main play in recent years. And no person is better suited for these times than Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson. He can save all the franchises. He will save the classics and...

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