Elliot Feldman
I'm a veteran television writer (Match Game, Hollywood Squares) and cartoonist (Los Angeles Reader) I've also written for online versions of Jeopardy and Trivial Pursuit.
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Voices from the Underground PressA review of the first volume of "Voices from the Underground Press", a four-volume book series of essays by Vietnam era underground press pioneers. -
Finland, the Holocaust's Unlikely HeroDuring World War Two, Finland managed to save its entire Jewish population even though they were a German ally. -
Dominican Republic, the Unsung Holocaust Safe HavenIn 1938, Dominican Republic dictator Rafael Trujillo became the only world leader to open his country's border to Jews fleeing Hitler. -
To Cancel or Not to Cancel - TV Reviews on Why to Save Selected ShowsReasons why "The Simpsons," "Friday Night Lights" and "Mercy" should be saved from network cancellation. -
Bill Holman and Smokey StoverCartoonist Bill Holman and Smokey Stover, his most famous creation, influenced many more famous cartoonists, including Harvey Kurtzman and MAD Magazine. -
The Lost Marx Brothers FilmIn 1921, the Marx Brothers made "Humor Risk", their first motion picture. It's a long lost silent film. -
Mose Allison, an Unsung Music LegendMusician-composer Mose Allison is relatively unknown, but his songs have been covered by a variety of musicians including The Who, Van Morrison, and Eric Clapton. -
Red Deutsch and the Tube BarThe Moe the bartender animated character on "The Simpson" is based on Red Deutsch, a real person. And Bart's prank phone calls to Moe's Bar is based on infamous prank phone calls to Red's Tube Bar.
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"Rumble Fish""Rumble Fish" is director Francis Coppola's film version of S.E. Hinton's young adult novel. It was a financial flop, but critics are giving it a second look. -
Who is Guy Fieri?Guy Fieri is a restauranteur, the star of the Food Network's "Diners, Drive-ins and Dives" series, and the host of "Minute to Win it", a game show. -
Tex Avery and His TV AdsAnimation great Tex Avery also did cartoon commercials for TV, including the Frito Bandito and the Raid roaches. -
All About McDonaldlandThe history of McDonaldland, the marketing fantasy world of McDonald's fast food. -
When the KKK Ran IndianaIn 1924 the Grand Dragon of the KKK was the most powerful person in the state of Indiana, electing the governor and the mayors of six major Indiana cities including Indianapolis. -
Frank Zappa Versus James Baker IIIThe feud between rock musician Frank Zappa and Secretary of State James Baker III. -
Quentin Tarantino Saves the New Beverly CinemaDirector Quentin Tarantino bought the New Beverly Cinema, an endangered film revival theater in Los Angeles. -
Real Housewives of Orange CountyThe BRAVO reality series "The Real Housewives of Orange County" started five years ago as a show about wealthy Southern California women going to lunch and gossiping, and is now about the American Dream in decline.
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"Pawn Stars" - Reality Shows Come to the History Channel"Pawn Stars" is a History Channel reality series that takes place in a 24-hour pawn shop in Las Vegas.
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Steven Jobs and PixarAfter Apple Computers co-founder Steve Jobs was ousted from his own company, he went on to found Pixar, one of Hollywood's most successful animation studios.
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The 1948 DixiecratsThe Dixiecrats in 1948 were a Democratic Party pro-segregation splinter group that were more radical than today's Teabaggers. -
Anthony E. Zuiker, Creator of "C.S.I"Anthony E. Zuiker went from being an $8-an-hour shuttle bus driver for the Mirage Hotel in Las Vegas to creating the "C.S.I." television franchise. -
The Jenny Jones ShowOn a 1995 episode of The Jenny Jones Show, a talk show guest was to meet his secret admirer. The twist was that his secret admirer was the same sex. Three days after his appearance on the show, the guest killed his secret admirer.
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Who is Piers Morgan?Piers Morgan is a judge on "America's Got Talent" and "Britain's Got Talent." Before becoming a TV celebrity, he was well known and controversial British tabloid newspaper editor. -
The Rebirth of Lou DobbsHow did well respected Peabody-winning CNN financial journalist Lou Dobbs become a reactionary political pundit cut in the Rush Limbaugh mold? -
Andy Cohen and His Real HousewivesAndy Cohen is a television programming wiz responsible for Bravo cable network shows that include the Real Housewives of Orange Country, Real Housewives of New Jersey, and Project Runway. -
ABC's "Shark Tank"ABC's "Shark Tank" is a reality TV series produced by Mark Burnett, producer of "Survivor" and "The Apprentice." The show pits entrepreneurs against a panel of real-life multi-millionaire venture capitalist businesspeople. -
Real Estate InterventionHGTV typically has had home decorating tips and real estate purchase tips. With the housing bubble bursting and a deep recession in progress, HGTV's "Real Estate Intervention" is a dose of reality for home sellers. -
Harvey Levin and TMZTMZ.com and TMZ on TV are the ultimate in tabloid celebrity gossip journalism as of 2009. Harvey Levin is the lawyer-founder-producer of the web site and the syndicated TV series. -
All About the AFLAC DuckWho created the AFLAC Duck and why is he so popular? -
Father of the KardashiansBesides being the father of the stars of the hit reality TV show "Keeping Up With the Kardashians", Robert Kardashian was a controversial part of the legal "dream team" in the O.J. Simpson murder trial.
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Mark Wahlberg and "Entourage"Mark Wahlberg has been a Boston street tough, convict, rap artist, model and movie. In recent years, he has become a successful television producer, particularly his HBO series "Entourage" which was based on his life. -
"Cheaters" - Behind the ScenesAll about "Cheaters", a syndicated TV series that catches cheating spouses in the act. -
"South Park" and the Columbine MassacreWhat do "South Park" creators Matt Stone and Trey Parker have to do with the tragic massacre at Colorado's Columbine High School? -
Donald Trump's BankruptciesDonald Trump is a cultural icon due to his TV show, "The Apprentice", and his bestselling books. Trump's three bankruptcies, however, may prove that The Donald's business skills may be hot air. -
"The Sopranos" Stars - Where Are They Now?The hit HBO series, "The Sopranos", had its finale in 2007, but remains a cultural phenomenon. What are the stars of "The Sopranos" doing in recent years? -
The Art of Movie Stunt DrivingFamous movie car stunts and the technology behind them -
Rolls-Royce Fun FactoidsInteresting facts about the Rolls-Royce automobile and automobile company -
Before Madoff, There was StaviskySacha "Serge" Stavisky predated Bernie Madoff, creating a fake municipal bond scheme that almost wrecked the French economy in the early 1930s. -
Nazi Nobel LaureatesAbout Nobel laureates who were Nazi Party members and/or collaborators, including Gunter Grass, Philipp Lenard and Knut Hamsun. -
Is the Chevy Volt a PR Ploy for GM?Ailing car company General Motors is launching its plug-in electric vehicle, the Chevy Volt. Is it just a PR ploy to get more bailout money from the government?
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President Obama and the Bulletproof SuitAbout Miguel Caballero, high-security tailor to the rich and famous including President Obama.Also published on: -
The Red Cars of L.A.Did General Motors and other corporate conspirators put an end to Los Angeles' electric rail public transportation system as portrayed in the film "Who Framed Roger Rabbit?"?
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How Are Cigars Rated?A description of luxury cigar ratings by a variety of sources
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Ford THINK and Other Electric CarsIn 2002, Ford launched an attempt at building a line of electric cars, the Ford THINK, but it was half-hearted. In 2008, a new improved version of the same line of THINK cars are to be launched from Silicon Valley not Detroit. -
Season Two of "Mad Men" Ends, but Its Fashion Influence ContinuesThe sleek button-down look of the early sixties is making a comeback thanks to the AMC TV series "Mad Men" -
MTV Games Announces Beatles Music Video GameMTV announces that Harmonix, the maker of the hit music video game "Rock Band", has entered into an agreement with the surviving members of the Beatles to produce a standalone video game using Beatles licensed music.
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Two Arrested for Hanging Barack Obama Effigy on Kentucky CampusA University of Kentucky student and his friend were arrested for hanging an effigy of presidential candidate Barack Obama from a tree on the UK campus. -
What Do Olympic Champ Dara Torres and Wayne Newton Have in Common?A little known history of Olympic swimming champ Dara Torres and her high-rolling Las Vegas hotel owner father, Ed Torres, and his doomed partnership with singer Wayne Newton in the Aladdin Hotel. -
Apple iTunes 8's Ingenious Genius FeatureApple iTunes 8's Genius feature is an instant playlist generator for iPod and iPhone playlists
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Famous People Who've Been HomelessFamous people who've been homeless include Cary Grant, William Shatner, Halle Berry and others. -
The Palins and the Alaska Secession MovementWere VP candidate Sara Palin and her husband Todd ever members of the controversial secessionist Alaska Independence Party?
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An Overview of Historic/Vintage RacingHow to become involved in historic vehicle racing and where to learn about it. -
Celebrities Facing Foreclosures: What Do Ed McMahon, Jose Canseco, Evander Holyfield & Courtney Love Have in Common?Because of the current US home mortgage crisis and the resultant growing number of home foreclosures, the rich and famous are also taking their foreclosure hits. -
SmartCars and Other MicrocarsCheap, tiny, and fuel-efficient, microcars, smartcars, and kei cars may be an emerging trend on American streets -
The Rise and Fall and (Maybe) Rise of FAO Schwarz: Toystore of the Rich and FamousThe FAO Schwarz Manhattan toy store has been one of New York's biggest family tourist attractions since 1876. From 1963 on, the toystore to the rich and famous had a rocky financial history and was close to demise until it was rescued by a hedge fund.
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Cave Hotels - An Unusual AccommodationThroughout the world, there are underground cave hotels. Some even offer four-star accommodations. -
Sex Museums Around the WorldSex museums are opening all over the world from Mumbai, India to Iceland to Berlin to Tongli, China to New York City's Fifth Avenue. Some are titillating. Some are whimsical. Some are educational. All are unusual. -
One German's Personal Holocaust ProjectGerman artist Gunter Demnig has embedded brass individual memorial plaques in front of 12,000 former homes and businesses of Holocaust victims.
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Nazi Science and the Heck HorseGerman zoologist brothers Heinz and Lutz Heck attempt to "revive" extinct horse and cattle breeds through genetic experiments during the Nazi years.
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Ferdinand Porsche and the First Hybrid VehicleFerdinand Porsche, the father of the Volkswagen, is also the inventor the first gas-electric hybrid vehicle in 1898. -
"Ollie" is More Than a Skateboard MoveHow Alan Gelfand changed skateboarding forever by creating the "Ollie" move
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Two of the Best One-Shot Albums You Never Heard OfThe Red Devils' "Live at King King" (1992) and Touch's "Touch" (1968) were two of the best one-shot albums you probably never heard of.
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Henry Dreyfuss, the Forgotten Industrial Design GiantIn 1972, industrial design legend Henry Dreyfuss committed suicide with his wife. Unfortunately, this final act eclipsed his achievements.
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Brooks Stevens, King of the Industrial DesignersMilwaukee-based Brooks Stevens was one of the great industrial designers, but he's best known for coining the term "planned obsolescence."
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History of the Corvette Sting Ray: The Founders - Mitchell, Shinoda, and DuntovThe history of the development of the Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray
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Studebaker Avanti - An American Sports Car Ahead of Its TimeThe 1962 Studebaker Avanti was an American sports car ahead of its time. Unfortunately its success wasn't enough to save Studebaker from bankruptcy. -
History of the Oscar Mayer WienermobileThe Oscar Mayer Wienermobile has been a part of American roadside history since the thirties and is still going strong today. Find out about the history of this American marketing icon.
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Stanley Rocket - Steam-powered Speed-WagonThe Stanley Steamer was an alternative energy vehicle before its time --- and it made a record-setting sports car.
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Stout Scarab - The World's First MinivanA rare thirties automobile, the Stout Scarab was far ahead of its time. In fact, it was the world's first minivan. -
The Chrysler AirflowThe 1934-37 Chrysler (and Desoto) Airflow models were huge financial flops even though its streamlined aeronautic design was innovative beyond its time.
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Scav Hunt - The World's Largest Scavenger HuntScav Hunt, the world's largest scavenger hunt, is a wild and wacky University of Chicago tradition. -
1957 Chevy El Morocco, the Poor Man's CadillacThe story of the 1956-57 Chevrolet El Morocco, a Chevy customized to look like a Cadillac Eldorado. It's now a rare car collector's item.
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DARPA's Grand Challenge - the U.S. Military's $2 Million RaceDARPA's Grand Challenge is a $2 million competition to entrants who have developed driverless vehicles for the military.
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Rosa Parks Bus: On Display at the Henry Ford MuseumThe story of Rosa Parks, and how Michigan's Henry Ford Museum acquired the Montgomery, Alabama bus that helped start the American civil rights movement.
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The King of Outlaw Racing - Alexander RoyAlexander Roy recently broke the cross-country road rally record that was held for 23 years, and spent lots of money doing it.
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Gumball 3000: The Cross-country Race for the Rich and FamousThe Gumball 3000 is a controversial cross-country car race that's a six day party for the rich and famous.
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The Original Cannonball RunA history of the Cannonball Run, the wild and wacky cross-country road rally that inspired the hit movie.
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Associated Content Makes a Great Writer's PortfolioAssociated Content Makes a Great Writer's Portfolio
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Writers Conferences: Sewanee, Bread Loaf, Santa Barbara and MoreAbout the highest profile writers conferences in the country. -
A Guide to Some of the Best World Literary ToursAre you a published or aspiring author, or even a devoted and voracious reader of the great works of literature?
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Writers and Poets Retreats: Yaddo, MacDowell Colony, and OthersAll you need is talent to get into the most prestigious writer retreats -
A Guide to Sci-Fi Writers WorkshopsThe best workshops for aspiring science fiction writers -
What to Expect After You've Lost Your House in a Fire and How Long to Recover From ItAs a 2003 Cedar Fire survivor, I offer advice on what to expect for 2007 wildfire survivors.
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9/11 Fraudsters - Otherwise Known as Bottom-Feeding Con ArtistsImmediately after the 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Center, con artists began filing false death certificates on non-existent family victims. -
UCLA-USC Football Rivalry PranksUCLA and USC has had a football rivalry since the early 20th century. With the first Victory Bell game in 1942, the rivalry amped up into a series of pranks perpetrated by students of both schools. -
Play Your Favorite TV Game Show Online!A descriptive list of official television game show websites with online game components. -
How to Apply Online to Be a Game Show ContestantHow to apply online to become a television game show contestant -
From Price is Right to Pirates of the Caribbean: An Interview with Jay Wolpert, "Price's" First ProducerAn interview with Jay Wolpert, the first producer of the Bob Barker version of "Price is Right." He's also a screenwriter who helped create the "Pirates of the Caribbean" movies. -
An Interview with Price is Right Producer Roger DobkowitzLong-time Price is Right producer Roger Dobkowitz talks about veteran host Bob Barker and how he's handling retirement -
The Late Lamented Dating GameA behind-the-scenes look at the classic television game show, The Dating Game -
Is There a Family Feud Curse?The television game show Family Feud has had a long life with several different hosts. Some have experienced hard times. -
Top 8 Memorable Game Show MomentsA list of the top eight game show moments of all time -
Big Business Artist-in-residence ProgramsAbout notable artist-in-residence programs sponsored by corporations -
New York's Genius Photographer of the Streets - Arthur "Weegee" FelligArthur "Weegee" Fellig, New York's genius photographer of the streets -
The Art of Movie StoryboardingAbout J. Todd Anderson and Saul Bass, two masters of the unsung profession of movie storyboardist. -
A Brief History of Airstream TrailersA brief history of the Airstream trailer and its creator, Wally Byam. -
America's Petroleum Industry Pundit FamilyAmerica's petroleum industry pundit family: The story of the Lundbergs -
A Brief History of Bungee JumpingThe Republic of Vanuatu encompasses 83 islands in the South Pacific, including the Pentecost Island. "Naghol" is the original Pentecost Island name for the native ritual of "land diving", which later inspired a westernized version best known as "Bungee Jumping." -
Pimp My Golf CartCustomized golf carts for the rich and famous. In fact, some of the highest end of these customized golf carts can range from $8000 to nearly $40,000. -
The Growing Trend of Golf Cart CommunitiesAbout the growing trend of "golf cart communities." A prime example is Peachtree City, Georgia -
Dwain Esper, the Father of the Exploitation FlickThe story of producer Dwain Esper, the father of the exploitation flick -
A Brief History of Big Boy RestaurantsA brief history of Big Boy restaurants, particularly the story of Bob Wian, the restaurant founder. -
Internet Suicide Pacts are a Growing Social PhenomenonInternet suicide pacts are a growing social phenomenon, originating in Japan.
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King of the Sex RoadshowsIn the forties, film producer Kroger Babb toured small town America with his highly successful and sexually explicit films that were promoted as sex hygiene lectures. -
Oxford's Dangerous Sports ClubOxford's Dangerous Sports Club was a group of extreme daredevils. -
William Castle, Hollywood's King of Schlock!Hollywood film producer William Castle made sixties B-movies, but he's best known for his promotion stunts, many taking place right in the movie theaters. -
Alcatraz Inmates Extreme SportsHow modern day swimmers have debunked the inescapable and invincible Alcatraz myth. -
Tragedies and Triumphs of BASE JumpersThe exploits of BASE jumping daredevils and Yosemite's dangerous El Capitan cliff. -
The World Trade Center and Its DaredevilsDuring the WTC's short life, daredevils have climbed it, jumped off it, and walked across tightropes. -
Domestic Terrorism at the University of WisconsinSpurred by the tragic event at Kent State, a radical University of Wisconsin group "The New Years Gang" held an emergency meeting. The Gang's mode of operation was violence aimed against property, not people.
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A Brief History of Niagara Falls DaredevilsAs recent as 2003, Kirk Jones, without body protection of any sort, floated down the falls on his back and miraculously survived without injury. -
Bruce Meyers, Father of the Dune BuggyThe story of Bruce Meyers, inventor of the iconic Southern California symbol, the dune buggy -
Commie Rule in MexicoA history of Mexico's communist regime in the 1920s and its threat to the U.S. -
House of the Future: Dymaxion Dwelling MachineThe story of Buckminster Fuller's revolutionary affordable, mass-produced Dymaxion Dwelling Machine -
House of the Future: LeisuramaLeisurama was housing development package sold by Macy's department and created by legendary designer Raymond Loewy. -
Yesterday's House of the Future: Lustron HousesThe Lustron House, created by a colorful character named Carl Strandlund, was one of several mass-production manufactured housing solutions offered after WWII.
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Petersen Automotive MuseumThe history of the hot rod and "Hot Rod" Magazine publisher "Pete" Petersen -
Who Really Stole the Mona Lisa?The mystery surrounding the 1911 heist of the Mona Lisa from the Louvre Museum.
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More About America's Top Secret Aircraft FactoryIn 1975, Skunk Works founder Clarence "Kelly" Johnson, master designer of aircraft radar and surveillance technologies still used today, picked longtime associate Ben Rich to be his replacement as "Chief Skunk." -
America's Top Secret Aircraft FactoryA brief history of America's top secret government-sponsored Skunk Works aircraft design team and its founder Kelly Johnson. -
Wrestling's Hart DynastyThe brief history of professional wrestling's Hart dynasty, including champions Bret and Owen Hart. -
World Wrestling Entertainment's Most Outrageous MatchesHow WWE has supercharged their matches with more sex, violence, and Hollywood pyrotechnics and glitz. -
A Brief History of the Klingon LanguageA brief history of the Klingon language, a full-blown fictional character language created for "Star Trek" -
Pimp My Sneakers?How did the common sneaker wind up evolving first into a sports technology wonder in the eighties and then a big ticket fashion statement from the nineties to now? -
Hitler's Silver Arrow - The World's Fastest Racing CarIn the thirties, Chancellor Adolf Hitler summoned two German automobile manufacturers, Auto Union and Mercedes Benz, to build the fastest race car on the planet as a symbol of Nazi superiority. The result was the Silver Arrow. -
Art and History Lost in the 9/11 AttacksThe 9/11 attacks not only took a horrific toll on human lives, an estimated $100 million worth of original art by some of the masters, as well as historic artifacts were also lost. These losses included 300 bronze Rodin sculptures alone. -
Famous Rock Legend Sell-OutsA discussion about how and why rock legends sell out their songs to advertisers and others -
Three Stooges Trivia QuizA trivia quiz about the Three Stooges -
How Much Do You Know About "The White House"?A trivia quiz about the White House -
Marketing Dead CelebritiesThe latest Madison Avenue trend is to use images of dead celebrities to hawk products. This trend can only attributed to the rising prices of product endorsements from living celebrities. -
Celebrity Endorsements - Love 'em or Hate 'emThen again, there are those sacrosanct celebrities like Woody Allen and Leonardo DiCaprio, who wouldn't consider appearing in an American commercial, but have secretly appeared in foreign commercials. -
Did Apple Rip Off Xerox, and Other Questions?A trivia quiz about Apple Computer Inc.
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The O.J. Simpson Trivia QuizA trivia quiz about O.J. Simpson -
Bob Dylan, the Victoria's Secret Ad, and Other QuestionsA trivia quiz about Bob Dylan -
Was Lucy Really a Commie, and Other "I Love Lucy" Questions?A trivia quiz about the TV show "I Love Lucy" -
This Dracula Quiz May Not SuckA trivia quiz about Dracula -
Did Willie Nelson Kiss Charley Pride on the Lips and Other Questions?A trivia quiz about country music star Willie Nelson -
The Ford Family and the NFL's Detroit LionsAbout football's Detroit Lions and their 48-year streak of bad luck, dubbed by some "The Curse of Bobby Layne."
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The History of the SwastikaHow the swastika symbol went from being a symbol of good luck to a symbol of hate -
A Very Tricky Richard Nixon Trivia QuizA trivia quiz about President Richard Nixon -
Graceland Quiz - See How Much You Know About Elvis' Beloved HomeA trivia quiz about Graceland -
Who Invented the Mai Tai, and Other Tales of Tiki CultureTiki culture is a kitschy trend popular with many of today's designers and artists. It encompasses music, décor, food and drink. -
Hollywood's Greatest Movie and TV CarsThanks to Hollywood car customizes like George Barris, Dean Jeffries, Anton Furst, and Les Dunham as well as top-end luxury manufacturers like Aston Martin, cars have succeeded in becoming real characters that rival their human co-stars in many movies and television series. -
Yesterday's "Cars of Tomorrow"The major American automobile companies have created concept cars or "cars of the future" since the 1930s. Throughout the years, the greatest automotive designers such as Harley Earl -
Colon, Michigan - Magic Capital of AmericaColon is a small town in Michigan where the largest magician supply manufacturer is located as well as the burial place of Harry Blackstone Sr., one of the greatest magicians of all time. -
Harley Earl, General Motor's "DaVinci"Harley Earl was General Motors' first genius car designer. Besides his unmatched list of automobile design and technological innovations (more about that later), he's also known for creating the idea of concept cars or "cars of the future" for the automotive industry. -
A Brief History of Concept CarsA concept car is an automobile prototype usually created by the design division of a major automobile company for the purpose of showcasing new styling and/or the latest technological innovations. -
Edgar Rice Burroughs in Tarzana, CaliforniaTarzan author Burroughs also founded the city of Tarzana, California, yet there is no historic remembrance there. -
Hell, Michigan - Yes, That's the Name of a Real PlaceI knew that Hell was a real Michigan town, but thought that it was either an abandoned iron ore mine ghost town in the Upper Peninsula; or a podunk that existed only to sell postcards. -
Cover Versions of Songs: The Good, the Weird, and the RottenThroughout the years, hit popular songs have been re-recorded (or "covered") by other artists who have put their own spins on the originals. Some have been covered many times by many artists. -
Stories Behind the Arena AnthemsThe stories behind some of the most popular sports stadium anthems. -
The Tale of the Exploding PintoHow Ford Motor Company launched the subcompact Pinto knowing that there was a dangerous design flaw. -
The 50th Anniversary of "Louie Louie"The song "Louie Louie" just turned 50 years old. When I was a teenager, "Louie Louie" was the song played over and over at drunken parties. Its "dirty" lyrics were made to be sung at full volume by drunken teenagers. -
The Demise of the DeLoreanWhen the name "DeLorean" is uttered, two images immediately come to mind for many people: the "Back to the Future" car and the auto exec busted with a briefcase full of cash... -
Was the Edsel the Car Industry's Biggest Failure?In 1959, a famous photo was taken of then-Vice President Nixon touring Peru in an Edsel convertible. After the photo opp, Nixon was pelted with eggs and tomatoes by Peruvian demonstrators -
Spacewar! The First Video GameSpacewar!, the first commercially available video game, was created way back in 1962. It all began at the "Hingham Institute Study Group on Space Warfare" in Cambridge, Massachusetts. -
Was the Corvair Really Unsafe at Any Speed?Was the Corvair really unsafe at any speed, like Ralph Nader said? -
The Yes Men, Spoofing Corporations and the WTOThe Yes Men is a political spoof group aiming their pranks at corporations and the WTO -
What is Culture Jamming?A history of culture jammers and other media hoaxers -
Cult of the Dead Cow: The First HacktivistsAnswer: Nothing more than "the same old cheap (computer) hacks elevated to political protest", according to "Oxblood Ruffin" (mebbe not his real name?), one of the founders of Cult of the Dead Cow (AKA "cDc"), the first online hacktivist group. -
Joey Skaggs the Original "Cyberprankster"Joey Skaggs is a New York City political trickster who's been at it since the early sixties. -
The End of the Music Video as We Know ItThe demise of the music video on MTV and as a music industry promotion medium -
Frank Zappa Vs. Tipper GoreIn 1985, Tipper Gore, wife of the then Vice President, co-founded the Parents Music Resource Center as an organized reaction to "suggestive" and "offensive" lyrics in pop music. -
The Story of Thomas Edison's Dying BreathThomas Edison's dying breath is inside a test tube on display at the Henry Ford Museum. Is it real? -
Top Public Relations BlundersA selection of some of the most blatant corporate public relation disasters -
The Japanese Schindler: The Story of Chiune SugiharaSugihara was the Japanese envoy in Kovno, Lithuania from 1939-1940. He wrote visas to Tokyo for thousands of Jewish refugees. -
Was Barbara Walters Once a Playboy Bunny, and Other Playboy Questions?A trivia quiz about Playboy and Hugh Hefner -
Websites that Died Too SoonA discussion of favorite early websites that died before their time -
Is Anna Nicole Buried Next to Her, and Other Marilyn Monroe Trivia QuestionsA trivia quiz about Marilyn Monroe -
This Mickey Mouse Trivia Quiz - What Do You Know About This Lovable Rodent?A trivia quiz about Mickey Mouse -
Who Killed the Radio Star, and Other MTV Trivia Questions?A trivia quiz about MTV -
Music That's Been BannedIn recorded popular music, there has been controversy about song lyric content whether for political stance, racist views, drug and sexual references, and the glorification of violence. -
Take a Trivia Quiz About FrankensteinA trivia quiz about Frankenstein -
Denis Kitchen, First Amendment Defender of Comic Books!Comic book publisher Denis Kitchen and how the Comic Book Defense Fund came about -
The Raid on Steve Jackson GamesThe raid on Steve Jackson Games and the beginning of the Electronic Freedom Foundation -
How Much Do You Know About Frank Sinatra's "Rat Pack"?A trivia quiz about the Las Vegas "Rat Pack" -
What Does "Neo-maxi-zoom-dweebie" Really Mean and Other "Brat Pack" Questions?A trivia quiz about the Brat Pack -
Bushnell's Turtle, The World's First SubmarineIn 1771, American David Bushnell invented the first submarine. In 2007, a replica of Bushnell's Turtle was launched one more time. -
The World's Most Famous Cigar SmokersComedian George Burns once said, "Happiness? A good cigar, a good meal, a good cigar, a good woman ... or a bad woman; it depends on how much happiness you can handle." -
The Cream 2005 Reunion!A discussion about the 2005 reunion of rock group Cream, and how this event relates to Baby Boomers who are turning 60 -
Is Vince McMahon Dead and Other "World Wrestling Entertainment" Trivia Questions?A trivia quiz about WWE and Vince McMahon -
Prince Philip, Royal Racist?Throughout the years, Britain's Prince Philip has made many offensive remarks, some considered racist. -
How Many Beauty Pageants Does "The Donald" Own and Other Trump Trivia QuestionsA trivia quiz about Donald Trump -
The Internet's Most Hated Man, The Strange Story of Michael CrookMichael Crook has launched websites that attack American soldiers and harass married men who respond to Craigslist ads. These acts and others have made him hated throughout cyberspace. -
How Some Online Gamers Make Real MoneyThese players in turn have become more sophisticated. (Note that eBay banned the sale of in-game items and other virtual assets in 2007) -
Protect Yourself Against Game Griefers, Online Cyber-BulliesProtecting yourself against cyber-bullies ("griefers") in multiplayer online games. -
Did Al Gore Really Invent the Internet - And Other Trivia QuestionsA trivia quiz about former Vice President Al Gore. -
Is Bill Gates Still the Richest Man in the World and Other Trivia QuestionsA trivia quiz about Bill Gates -
Did Governor Schwarzenegger Once Pose Nude, and Other Trivia QuestionsA trivia quiz about Arnold Schwarzenegger -
Popular Urban Legends About TravelFour current popular urban legends about travel. An airline passenger goes into an airplane bathroom, sits down on the toilet, flushes it, and the toilet's suction keeps him/her stuck tightly to the toilet seat. -
John from Cincinnati, the Best Show on TVWhy "John from Cincinnati" is the best show on TV. If Fellini met Charles Bukowski and Hunter S. Thompson in a hardscrabble California beach town and they all dropped several tabs of bad acid, you'd have "John from Cincinnati." Pure brilliance. -
Real Crime in Virtual WorldsAnd where there's billions of dollars involved and millions of people there's often real world crime within and without those virtual worlds. More than we'd like to think. -
The Mizner Brothers, Rogues of the 1920s Florida Land BoomThe Mizner Brothers were con artists in the 1920s Florida Land Boom, noted for developing the prosperous city of Boca Raton. -
The Insurance Fraud "Hall of Shame"The Coalition Against Insurance Fraud sponsors an annual Hall of Shame, where they present the worst examples of fraudsters -
"Pseudocide" - Faking Your Own Death for Insurance"Pseudocide" is a term for those who have faked their own death to scam insurance companies -
Could You Pass a Quiz About Rolling Stones Frontman Mick Jagger?Trivia quiz about Mick Jagger -
The Miss America Beauty Pageant QuizTrivia quiz about Miss America -
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