5 Things You Didn’t Know About Bing Crosby
You know him as the man who sang “White Christmas” and co-starred in a slew of movies with Bob Hope, but what don’t you know about Bing Crosby? Here are five facts that might surprise you. 1. He Got...
View ArticleBing Crosby’s Long-Long World Series Footage
The Pittsburgh Pirates just wrapped up their 18th consecutive losing season. So for long-suffering Bucco fans like me, it’s sometimes hard to remember that the team from the Steel City wasn’t always...
View ArticleBing Crosby’s Long-Lost World Series Footage
The Pittsburgh Pirates just wrapped up their 18th consecutive losing season. So for long-suffering Bucco fans like me, it’s sometimes hard to remember that the team from the Steel City wasn’t always...
View ArticleThe Late Movies: Christmas Songs
I decided to put together some unusual, funny, off-the-wall Christmas songs because, you know, ’tis the season! Starting things off, here’s one of my favorite old Tom Waits songs, Christmas Card from...
View ArticleThe Late Movies: Christmas Eve Music
On Christmas Eve, while you have the family gathered round sharing cookies, candy, and memories, you can accompany the company with these classic Christmas songs. If you aren’t busy, you might enjoy...
View ArticleThe Late Movies: Christmas Day Music
On Christmas day, while you have the family gathered round sharing cookies, candy, and memories, you can accompany the company with these classic Christmas songs. If you aren’t busy, you might enjoy...
View ArticleThe Quick 10: 10 Celebrities Who Used Childhood Nicknames
Having a rather straightforward name like Stacy means I’m not really subject to a lot of nicknames. Stace is pretty much it, although a select group of friends call me Stac (back in note-writing days,...
View Article11 Broadway Musicals Featuring Characters in the U.S. Military
Not only have the men and women of the United States Armed Forces served their country, they have also served as inspiration for the Great White Way. 1. Carmelina (1979) This was the story of a single...
View ArticleThe mental_floss Guide to the NCAA Tournament: The East
We’re going region by region, giving you one fun fact about each team in the tournament. (1) Syracuse Syracuse’s colors were originally pink and blue, but the class of 1890 changed it to orange. A...
View ArticleRock Around the Clock
Neatorama presents a guest post from actor, comedian, and voiceover artist Eddie Deezen. Visit Eddie at his website. Contrary to popular belief, “Rock Around the Clock” by Bill Haley and the Comets was...
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