12 Bizarre and Fascinating Facts about Mardi Gras

February 16, 2010

Photo by Ray Devlin Early every year, an explosion of sounds and sights and all-around good cheer occurs. This wildly colorful celebration is known as Mardi Gras, one of the biggest parties in the world. With flamboyant costumes, imaginative floats, festive music and a host of fun traditions, Mardi Gras is a favorite among grand [...]

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20 Bizarre and Fascinating Facts About the US Presidents

February 15, 2010

They’re the leaders of their generations, stalwarts of democracy. The Presidents of the United States of America bear a great responsibility as leaders of the free world, and are among the most distinguished individuals of their times. They are respected, admired, and held in the greatest of esteem. But that doesn’t stop them from being [...]

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20 Bizarre and Fascinating Facts about Valentine’s Day

February 13, 2010

Photo by by Janine Romantics young and old look forward to February, eager to express their love on Valentine’s Day. This annual celebration of romance has become one of the world’s most popular holidays, bringing forth a frenzy of shopping and gifting and dating. The day of love, quite poetically, is also one of the [...]

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The 32 Top iPhone Apps for Fashion Enthusiasts

February 7, 2010

One of the most fashionable accessories out in the market today is the iPhone. It’s trendy, it’s functional, and its sleek design makes it one of the most stylish gadgets to date. Another reason fashionistas love it so much is because of the many fabulous app you can download for the iPhone. These apps take [...]

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The Top 10 Super Bowl Myths and Misconceptions

February 4, 2010

Super Bowl Sunday is a day of bigs — big game, big halftime show, big bets, and big parties. It’s also a day of some pretty big claims. An event as huge and as popular as the Super Bowl is bound to have its share of tall tales, some more ridiculous than others. And they [...]

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7 Lies About Werewolves You Learned from Movies

January 26, 2010

The werewolf is one of mankind’s most enduring myths. Most, if not all, of the world’s cultures have a version of the creature embedded in their folktales. No matter what corner of the globe you’re from, no matter who you are, you’re bound to have heard of a man who turns into a wolf at [...]

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The 70 Top Twitter Feeds for Fashion Fanatics

January 19, 2010

One of the greatest things about Twitter is that it makes it a lot easier for fashion fanatics like us to stay fabulous. Being fashionable means keeping up with the times; if you fall behind on what’s hot, you end up becoming what’s not. It’s a good thing that staying on the style pulse is [...]

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50 Homemade or Highly-Affordable Gifts for Christmas on a Budget

December 23, 2009

Photo by amy_b Christmas presents are among the most anticipated things during the holiday season. Everyone loves getting presents, and receiving them brings out the yuletide spirit in everyone. Of course, giving gifts is another story, and it can get pretty costly. Fortunately, there are ways to give Christmas gifts to all your loved ones [...]

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32 Bizarre and Fascinating Facts about Christmas

December 21, 2009

Photo by jcoterhals Christmas is one of the most popular holidays in the world, and its celebration every year is a major global event. We’ve all grown up with Christmas in our hearts, and have grown to love its many familiar traditions. That’s what makes the holiday so great — there’s just so much to [...]

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The Creepy Origins of the Best Horror Movie Bad Guys

December 15, 2009

They might keep us up at night, but there’s something about horror movie bad guys that capture our imagination. Whether it’s their grotesque appearances, their sinister personalities, or the bloodshed and gore that follow in their wake, we just can’t stop watching them. As we follow them with both terror and delight, we often ask [...]

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