books
Searching for Don the Beachcomber Tiki Origins
Searching for Don the Beachcomber explores Donn Beach’s life, Tiki culture roots, iconic cocktails, and the escape he created when people needed it most.
Author: Tony M.
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computer
Apple at 50: The Longest Stay vs Shortest Stay
Apple at 50 highlights Chris Espinosa’s 50-year run and Ronald Wayne’s two-week exit, revealing two wildly different paths in Apple’s origin story.
animation
Cats Who Kill: Roman Empire Fall or Killer Cat Conspiracy?
Roman Empire fall or killer cat? A wild, funny dive with Tidbit Withrow into ancient Rome, rogue pets, and a centurion cover-up gone completely off rails.
AI
Horses vs Coal Metaphor and the Future of AI
Horses and Coal AI Metaphor explains Annie Lowrey’s AI framing: some jobs are replaced like horses, others are amplified like coal via Jevons paradox.
politics
This is How Fascism Starts | Michael Moore
Bertrand Russell’s warning on fascism comes alive in Fahrenheit 11/9 as Michael Moore draws uneasy parallels between Nazi Germany and the United States.
Culture
Billy Preston: That’s The Way God Planned It
The larger-than-life Billy Preston shaped hits for The Beatles and more while staying out of the spotlight. A look at his genius and lasting musical legacy.
science
Duct Tape Hacks, History, and Why It Still Works
From WWII origins to garage fixes, duct tape became the ultimate quick-fix tool. A look at its history, pop culture fame, and the science behind its stick.
Entertainment
Alice in Wonderland at 75 Feels New Again in 4K
Disney’s Alice in Wonderland returns in stunning 4K for its 75th anniversary, bringing new life to a timeless, chaotic classic that still defines Wonderland.
science
Artemis II Buzz Fades but the Moon Still Stuns Us
Artemis II hype fades fast, but the Moon remains wild. Explore 50 strange lunar facts, from moonquakes to lost Apollo 11 tapes and eerie space mysteries.
food
Nutella Jar Floats Into Fame on Artemis II Mission
Nutella becomes an unexpected star during Artemis II as a floating hazelnut jar goes viral, sparking curiosity about its sugary recipe and Italian roots.
drink
Tang, NASA, and Artemis II: A Space Drink Legacy
Tang and NASA share a surprising history, from John Glenn to Artemis II, revealing how a simple powdered drink became part of space travel lore.
Culture
Christoph Niemann’s New Yorker Cover Meets AI Future
Christoph Niemann’s New Horizons cover for The New Yorker reflects AI anxiety, nostalgia, and a Robotron-inspired memory of saving humanity.