Melissa Sartore

April Fools' Day is full of mischief, tricks, and hoaxes. As a result, it's difficult to trust anyone you interact with and anything you hear on April Fool's Day.A day that's dedicated to jokes and deception is a pretty outlandish idea when you think about it. In fact, it does make you wonder...

Questions and commentary about daylight saving time (DST), why (most of) the United States does it, and how to get rid of it come up at least twice a year - at really predictable times. Every fall when we turn clocks back and each spring when those clocks go forward, people talk about why DST...

The wildfires in Southern California in early 2025 caused dozens of deaths and have caused hundreds of billions of dollars in damages. This is just one example of the type of devastation wildfires can bring. Wildfires are not new, nor are they exclusive to one part of the United States - or even...

Netflix's series Kaos features Jeff Goldblum as Zeus, the ego-maniacal Greek god who fears he's about to fall from power. Zeus's wife, Hera (Janet McTeer), attempts to ease his anxieties while simultaneously plotting to overthrow him. Poseidon (Cliff Curtis), Hades (David Thewlis), Medusa (Debi...

Nepo babies exist in every profession but when it comes to entertainment, they get a lot of attention. Often the resemblance between a nepo baby and their famous parents is enough to make the connection clear. These celebrities who have two famous parents struck genetic gold.Being born to...

Actors and actresses often make or break a movie, video, or show, but if an animal is on screen, that might be a game changer. Dogs, cats, and other animals bring a different vibe to whatever you're watching, often making it so much better. It turns out those same animals that we fall in love with...

The term “greatest generation” is one that likely originated from the 1998 book The Greatest Generation by journalist Tom Brokaw. As a moniker attached to the individuals who endured the Great Depression and fought in World War II, the Greatest Generation encompasses, according to Brokaw,...

When Andy Dufresne (Tim Robbins) asks Ellis “Red” Redding (Morgan Freeman) if he can get him Rita Hayworth, his friend and fellow inmate retorts that it will take a couple of weeks. Andy is surprised but Red assures him it will happen, at which point the pivotal plot point of The Shawshank...

When the Titanic set off on its transoceanic voyage in early 1912, it was considered luxurious and unsinkable. The well-known fate of the Titanic has captured imaginations for more than a century - from its elaborate amenities to its immense size to its famous passenger list.  Of the roughly...

Sports and scandals are common bedfellows. Few sports have been immune from cheating, the behavior of athletes on and off the screen is regularly in the news, and some of the most controversial moments in sports history have left lasting impressions on players and fans alike.Another aspect of...

The mafia is something most of us only know about from movies or some other form of popular culture. Made men, crime bosses, and a lot of criminal activity are basically what you need to know, right? Wrong.The history of the American Mafia is long and complicated, extending back centuries and...

The 11 Best Shows About The Vietnam War, Ranked

According to data from HubScore, the most popular snacks in the US fall into seven specific categories. Well, technically it's not even categories - there are only seven items on the list of the top snacks by state for 2024.As difficult as it may be to believe, Americans seem to prefer the same...

It happens every year - football season. High school, college, professional - football is practically everywhere, even if you're not looking. When it comes to the NFL, there are 32 teams that play every season, all vying for some post-season action. Whether you watch your favorite teams in person...

Barbie has been around for decades and is one of the most enduring toys ever created. Throughout the history of Barbie, there have been countless ups and downs as well as additions, changes, and updates to the doll and her multimedia influence. Boyfriends, friends, houses, and all kinds of other...

On Saturday mornings from 1986 to 1990, kids (and adults) tuned into Pee-wee's Playhouse to enjoy the quirky antics of Pee-wee Herman and his friends. Through 45 episodes and one holiday special, Pee-wee, Jambi, Chairry, Cowboy Curtis, Captain Carl, and a host of other fun-loving characters filled...

The 2023 movie Oppenheimer explores the life and career of J. Robert Oppenheimer, the American theoretical physicist essential to the development of the first nuclear weapons. Often called the “father of the atomic bomb,” he was the director of the Manhattan Project at Los Alamos during World War...

Snacks and fast food can make up a considerable amount of what we eat in a day. If we're in need of a quick bite between meals, nothing is more satisfying and delicious than some chips, candy, or a similar treat. Fast food is - well, fast and convenient - making it a tasty option when we're in a...

Songs stick with us, right? They may be earworms that we can't get rid of for days, or longer-lasting tunes we intentionally commit to memory. And, no matter the decade, those songs end up renting space in our brains. Knowing the lyrics often makes for a fun time. We can belt them out in the car...

From camping encounters with wildlife to getting lost in the desert, nature presents challenges that can go horribly wrong. Weather, ominous interactions, and technology gone awry can be equally dangerous. Because threats to human survival seem to be around nearly every corner, numerous myths have...