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McDonald’s Is Serving Caviar. That’s… Not a Great Sign.
McDonald’s just announced real caviar for McNuggets—and this must be what the end of the Roman Empire felt like: bread and circuses, but with a spoon…
Feb 7
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The AG1 x Rick Rubin spot is a masterclass in simplicity, creativity, and presence.
A reminder that the quietest ideas often make the loudest impact.
Nov 15, 2025
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Starbucks’ Pumpkin Spice Latte: Fall’s Biggest Con Job
And the strange little spice blend from the 1950s that started it all.
Aug 29, 2025
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The Sound of Freedom
Celebrating Our Troops, Our Innovation, and Our Unbreakable Spirit
Jul 4, 2025
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Shoes on the Wire: Four Weeks in L.A. Trying to Figure Out What the Hell Is Going On
Six neighborhoods, endless rumors, and one weird slice of L.A. that nobody can fully explain.
Jun 16, 2025
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The Black Dahlia Murder – Why The Horrifying Case Remains Unsolved
Mar 1, 2025
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The Curious History of Objects Nobody Uses Anymore
Apr 6, 2025
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The Usefulness of Useless Knowledge
Jun 6, 2025
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The Truth About Taco Tuesday
May 13, 2025
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Trivia Night: Dumb Things Famous People Said
A Trivia Night Tribute to the Dumbest Things Ever Said by the Famous and Clueless.
Jun 9, 2025
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The Man that Killed Prank Calls, Pissed Off the FCC, and Changed Everything
The Petty, Forgotten War Over Caller ID
Jun 9, 2025
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The PBS Show That Wrecked a Family and Invented Reality TV
The Loud family didn’t get famous. They got destroyed. And reality TV was born in the wreckage.
Jun 7, 2025
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What It’s Like When Your Distant Cousin Invents Sliced Bread
And yes, it’s exactly as strange—and slightly tragic—as it sounds.
Jun 6, 2025
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The Usefulness of Useless Knowledge
Or why following your curiosity down strange rabbit holes might be the most productive thing you do all week.
Jun 6, 2025
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Trivia Night: Dumb Things Famous People Said
A Trivia Night Tribute to the Dumbest Things Ever Said by the Famous and Clueless.
Jun 9, 2025
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Trivia Night: Almost Famous – The Roles That Got Away
The Roles They Lost, The Stars Who Missed, and the What-Ifs That Could’ve Broken Hollywood
May 2, 2025
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Trivia Night: Supersized Fast Food Showdown
Finger-lickin' facts you never knew you craved.
Apr 30, 2025
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NYC: Where Did All the Rats Go?
Pizza Rat is out of work—Here’s why you’re seeing fewer rodents in NYC
Jun 3, 2025
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The Truth About Taco Tuesday
A tale of lawyers, tortillas, and the corporate liberation of a phrase too greasy to be owned.
May 13, 2025
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You Know This Song. You Just Don’t Know Its Name.
The story of how the NBA’s greatest theme — and your entire childhood — was almost lost to history.
May 10, 2025
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