The Rubber Duckie song is performed on Sesame Street by the Muppet character Ernie who Jim Henson himself voices. Ernie’s toy, a rubber duck, affectionately known as Rubber Duckie, inspired the song. But did you know the song was so popular that it made it to the Billboard Hot 100 Chart? On September 26th, 1970, […]
Former US President George H.W. Bush fainted after vomiting on Japanese Prime Minister Kiichi Miyazawa’s lap. According to Bush’s doctors, the incident was caused by acute gastroenteritis, leading to him losing consciousness. During a 1992 state banquet, George HW Bush puked on the lap of Japanese Prime Minister Kiichi Miyazawa. The incident sparked a wave
The Daleks’ Master Plan is the third serial of the third season of the British science fiction television series Doctor Who, which originally aired in twelve weekly installments from November 13, 1965, to January 29, 1966. But did you know that the 5th and 10th episode of the series has been missing for quite some
Philip Edward Hartman was a Canadian-American screenwriter, actor, comedian, and graphic designer. He was born in Brantford, Ontario, Canada, and moved to the United States with his family when he was ten. He designed album covers for bands such as Poco and America after graduating from California State University, Northridge, with a degree in graphic
Quentin Jerome Tarantino is an American filmmaker, actor, film critic, and author. His films are distinguished by frequent references to popular culture and film history, nonlinear storylines, dark humor, stylized violence, extended dialogue, profanity, cameos, and ensemble casts. But did you know that Quentin Tarantino directed an episode of CSI? Quentin Tarantino directed an episode
While technically a theme park, Dollywood is much more than that. It’s the ideal family and friends getaway, offering a diverse range of entertainment experiences, authentic, natural settings, and genuine hospitality, all in the name of the park’s namesake, Dolly Parton. But do you know why she named a chapel after Dr. Robert F. Thomas?
Time Magazine has been one of the most authoritative and informative guides to what is happening in current affairs, politics, business, health, science, and entertainment since its inception in 1923. Over 20 million subscribers worldwide turn to Time weekly for award-winning exclusive coverage. But do you know who was voted Time Magazine’s Person of the
Celine Dion is well-known worldwide, and when she recorded the title track for the soundtrack to the animated Disney hit film Beauty and the Beast, she broke into the massive American market. The song quickly rose to the top of the charts, earning an Academy Award and a Grammy. But did you know why Celine
On November 20, 1947, Queen Elizabeth married Prince Philip in Westminster Abbey. Her marriage was the longest of any British monarch, lasting over 73 years. Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, attended the duke’s funeral on April 9. But do you know what his pet name for her was? “Cabbage” was Prince
Prince Philip Affectionately Called Queen Elizabeth “Cabbage.” Read More »
Leslie Nielsen died in his sleep at 84. The Canadian actor appeared in over 100 films, but most of us remember him from Airplane and The Naked Gun. But do you know how ESPN paid tribute to the actor? When Leslie Neilson died in 2010, ESPN ran an obituary for his Naked Gun character Enrico
