Shannon LaNier is a television reporter, actor, author, and a direct descendant of Thomas Jefferson, the third president of the United States. He's also a Black man — the sixth… Read the rest of the article: Sixth great-grandson of Thomas Jefferson re-creates his presidential portrait
This new safety video put out by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission shows the many ways fireworks can spoil your Fourth of July. But, as you're probably aware, it's… Read the rest of the article: Government safety video reminds us that fireworks are no joke
Oh-so-fine Toni Basil has announced a new online class — on '60s go-go dancing! She'll not only teach you how to go-go dance, but will also "deep dive" into how… Read the rest of the article: Toni Basil to teach classes on '60s go-go dancing
The story is legendary. Nearly 50 years ago, a whale beached itself on the shores near Florence, Oregon. Its carcass was "dealt with" with dynamite by city officials, causing the… Read the rest of the article: Exploding Whale Memorial Park opens near site where that beached whale was blown up in 1970
Is it hot in here…? Watch ten years of the Sun doing its thing in this 61-minute-long high-def timelapse video. The footage comes from NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO) which… Read the rest of the article: NASA made a 10-year timelapse of the Sun
This "Hamilton" parody song justifiably asks, "Can we maybe just all agree to wear a tiny flipping mask?!" I am not throwing away this mask. I am not throwing away… Read the rest of the article: "I am not throwing away this mask," Hamilton parody song
Web-celeb/winemaker The Fat Jew and sparkling-wine-in-a-can brand Babe have announced that they are bringing "mani trucks" to select U.S. cities. These Babe-branded trucks will provide socially-distanced manicures free of cost… Read the rest of the article: "Like a glory hole for your hands": Socially distanced mani trucks announced
Dressed as a hillbilly, Sacha Baron Cohen pranked a conservative rally on Saturday, Variety confirms. The legendary British comedian got on stage at "March For Your Rights 3" in Olympia,… Read the rest of the article: Sacha Baron Cohen trolls conservative rally with racist sing-along
Entertainment providers have figured out that drive-in theaters are the perfect way to socially distance while having some retro-style summer fun. So, while we wait impatiently for Ghostbusters: Afterlife to… Read the rest of the article: Original "Ghostbusters" returns to drive-ins and theaters starting July 1
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Law ⚡ (@lawjsharma) Who can tell real life from sitcom fiction anymore? This mashup video combines actual footage of angry citizens… Read the rest of the article: 'Parks and Rec' mashed up with real-life anti-maskers footage
The Royal Academy of Arts gave the Internet permission to improve that recent botched art restoration in Spain. Behold some of their truly inspired re-works: Done! pic.twitter.com/jatBqqM3vv — Ghost of… Read the rest of the article: Internet fixes botched art restoration with glorious results
If you've ever tried to get an online recipe, you'll understand why this video by MasterChiefin1 is funny ('cause it's true)! Don't you hate when you look up a recipe… Read the rest of the article: Learning an entire life story just to get a simple waffle recipe
Remember the guy who shared tips on how artists could apply for COVID financial benefits? Well, that's my pal Shalaco and he's back with another great video. In this one,… Read the rest of the article: Advice/inspiration: The "best part of getting laid off"
Some good news: Sorry to Bother You creator Boots Riley teased a new TV series, an "episodic joy ride" titled I'm a Virgo: "I have a show about a 13-ft… Read the rest of the article: Boots Riley teases new "dark, absurd" series "I'm a Virgo"
The summer solstice is important to the Burning Man community, as its when the first Burning Man event happened on San Francisco's Baker some 34 years ago. For this year's… Read the rest of the article: "Larry: The Burning Man Story" premieres in three time zones over solstice weekend
My pals Brittany High and Rob Schulte invited me to be a guest on their podcast, The TV Show Show. The premise is simple — scrutinize your way through a… Read the rest of the article: Podcast: Listen to me dissect the very first episode of "Real World" with "TV Show Show"
On this Juneteenth, I thought I'd share two things I've just learned: 1. It's not ok to use the word "slave." It's dehumanizing. We should use "enslaved" instead. Watch the… Read the rest of the article: It's not ok to use the term "slave," and the "B" in Black should be capitalized
Did you know that ceiling fans have a switch that changes the direction of the blades? And by changing the direction, you can either help cool or heat the room?… Read the rest of the article: Changing the direction of your ceiling fan can change your life
The season premiere of the TV show black-ish featured this Schoolhouse Rock!-inspired history lesson about the ending of slavery in America. That alone would be cool but they went the… Read the rest of the article: The Roots teach a 'Schoolhouse Rock!'-style lesson on slavery
A clever meteorologist in Austin was able to give the weather report from his backyard, because his lawn is so lush that it doubles as a green screen! See the… Read the rest of the article: TV weatherman uses his green lawn as a green screen
