5 Trophy Islands

Whether it’s the remnants of colonial rule, the spoils of war, or just plain old acquisition, many European nations and the U.S. still have some type of rule over a hot island, stashed away in the Caribbean Sea or the South Pacific. Here’s a quick rundown of some trophy islands, … Read More

History of the Energy Drink

It’s near-impossible to remember what Western society was like before the energy drink. Red Bull was created a mere 24 years ago, but it seems like the practice of drinking canned caffeine, taurine, guarana, and/or a ton of liquid sugar has always been with us. Everything has an origin, though, … Read More

5 Pop Musicians Scoring for the Screen

Trent, old pal, what happened? You used to wear fishnets, dive into mudslides, smash Fenders. Now you wear suits, shake hands, clutch gold-plated Oscars. Nine Inch Nails main man Reznor was tapped by director David Fincher for the creepily brilliant soundtrack to last year’s The Social Network, turning what could … Read More

Damage Control for Office Party Disasters

Have you ever gone in to work the day after the holiday party and found it impossible to make eye contact with Carrie the Controller, or sensed your boss glaring at you so hatefully it felt like your cheek was blistering? Me neither. I’m not saying that I haven’t made … Read More

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