By Richard K. Noots It turns out that Pinball machines have a sordid history involving legalization, banning and gambling. Who knew? This whole time I thought they were just crappy machines no one played in the arcade! It turns out, they’re part of a huge, cultural movement, and the whole thing is making a comeback. Vice has done a whole background on…
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You Won’t Believe How Many Famous Songs Are Rip Offs!
By Richard K. Noots From Credence Clear Water to The Doors, apparently many Top Ten Billboard Hits have been accused of violating copyright laws. Who knew? Being a musician is no easy gig, and with their being such a surplus of artists, there are bound to be a few songs with similarities. However, some of…
Taxidermy in the Victorian Age: It’s Just as Creepy as You Think
By Kenny G. Thompson So, apparently in the 18th century is when taxidermy got it’s start. It immediately grew in popularity throughout the main world, but it was especially prevalent in Victorian England. Of course, it’s creepy as hell. But what isn’t that comes out of Victorian England? Really, every century before the 19th century…
Want to Make an Ad that Attracts More Attention than Kim K’s Behind? 4 Things You Need to Make it Happen
Image by: Patrice Raunet By: George Lamb Kim Kardashian’s voluptuous backside may present itself as heavy competition when making the attempt to create a compelling advertisement. That is one fact that cannot be ignored, but before you consider getting ass injections to uphold your end of the spectrum, how about you just invest your time and money into creating a…
Do You Want to Eat Insects? The Inside Scoop Behind Cricket Flour Protein
Image by: By AZRainman By Charlie DeWitts Ah! The old protein powder and muscle enhancement game. Usually, I’m here reporting some product that is a bit of a scam, but today is slightly different. Although not quite a clever ploy to get your money, using protein made from our favorite hopping insects is becoming more…
3 Ways You Can Make Extra Cash for the Holidays Using Your Car
Image by: Adam63 By: Giovanni Fields Want to be a taxi driver but you just absolutely disdain the color yellow? Well that’s no problem at all because with ride-sharing apps like SideCar, Lyft and Uber you can even convert that daily driver of yours into a money mobile. The way it works is similar to…