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Who Else Remembers Video Disks? They Actually Existed!
I know what you're thinking: "Of course, I remember laser disks. I still have some in my basement!" But that's not what I am referring to. I'm talking about video disks. A friend and I were discussing my recent article, "Can You Identify These '70s Objects?" and the topic of home video came up. I then mentioned how much fun we had watching video disks in the early '80s. He replied, "Like video laser disks? The ones that look like giant CDs." I said, "No, the ones that looked like 78 RPM records."
Server Insists on 20 Percent Tip on Restaurant’s Receipt
Tipping is already a hot button topic for most of us. Not that we don't believe in it, rather we don't want to have to tip simply to tip rather do it as a reward, or extra thank you. Whether you drop some money in the tip jar at your...
Tom Cruise All Smiles as He Trades Friendship Bracelets With Swifties at Eras Tour
Tom Cruise was spotted trading friendship bracelets with fans at Taylor Swift's Eras Tour in London over the weekend. "There's no way I just traded bracelets with Tom Cruise and was able to tell him my favorite film ever is Vanilla Sky," the caption said in a video posted to TikTok.
Gypsy Rose Experimented With Women in Prison: ‘I’m a Freak!’
Gypsy Rose Blanchard has revealed more details about her time in prison. "I've kissed more girls than I have guys," Blanchard said in her documentary Gypsy Rose: Life After Lock Up on Lifetime. "As a teenager or a pre-teen, I felt that I was attracted to girls and I got...
Real Housewives-Inspired Movie in the Works With a Murderous Twist
How juicy does this sound! A murder mystery inspired by the Real Housewives franchise. So many of us have either watched the entire The Real Housewives franchise on Bravo TV, watched some of the cities that appeal to us most, or have seen and read enough to understand what this franchise is all about.
Can Your Iowa Boss Legally Confiscate Your Phone at Work?
Teachers in Iowa and across the country have confiscated cell phones from students who are using them during class. Whether they're scrolling on social media, sending text messages, or looking at whatever is popular on the internet that day, taking cell phones from students who are using them in school happens every day in Iowa.
Discover the Top Counties to Raise a Family in Iowa
There's no doubt Iowa is a great place to raise a family. It's the Midwest through and through. We certainly have our own unique sensibilities, such as "Iowa Nice", but at the end of the day, the Midwest, in general, is just a great place to grow up. Maybe I'm a tad biased since I'm a Midwesterner, but I'd wager you'd agree since you likely are, too.
Dennis DeYoung: ‘I Was Begging for My Life and Job’ With Styx
Dennis DeYoung has been out of Styx for 25 years. The band chose to replace him as they prepared to tour in support of 1999's Brave New World. The singer, as he shares, found himself unexpectedly ill and unable to go on the road immediately, felt helpless. "I was begging...
ALERT: Pigeons are Driving Buses in Cedar Rapids
I don't know how you feel about pigeons driving but if Iowa thinks they have decent vision and can operate a motor vehicle, fine. At some point, someone had to test Deer to know what colors they could and could not see. I'd guess it's the same with pigeons. An ophthalmologist, out there, gave a pigeon an eye test and then sent them to the DMV. They must have passed the driver test or there wouldn't need to be a musical about how pigeons shouldn't drive buses. If we're to believe the musical, it's not such a hot idea. Should we let pigeons drive in Iowa?
Icky Reason to Always Soak Your Strawberries in Salt Water Before Eating
Rinsing off our fruit is a given even when they have a skin you don't actually eat. It's all about removing possible pesticides and elements like grime as well as all the steps those crates of fruit go through from farm to the grocery store. Yes, from seedlings to full...
New Ian Anderson Vinyl Box Showcases Return to ‘Thick as a Brick’
Ian Anderson's solo career will be celebrated with a new 10-disc vinyl box set 8314 Boxed, due on Aug. 23. Pre-ordering is already underway. An official trailer for the box set is below. Among the highlights are two sequels to Jethro Tull's prog cornerstone Thick as a Brick. 8314 Boxed...
Suri Cruise Graduated High School, Dropped Dad Tom Cruise’s Last Name at Ceremony: REPORT
Suri Cruise has graduated high school. According to photos obtained by Page Six, the daughter of Hollywood icon Tom Cruise and actress Katie Holmes received her diploma from LaGuardia High School last Friday (June 21). The 18-year-old celebrated with her mom and a friend in New York City. Her estranged...
Sebastian Bach Brings the Big Guns to San Antonio: Review and Photos
Sebastian Bach's still got it. If his crushing new solo album, Child Within the Man, didn't already make it clear, Bach drove the point home at the Rock Box in San Antonio on Sunday, where he blasted through Skid Row classics and highlights off his new LP with the same gutsy aggression of his youth.
Woman Asked to Leave Friend’s Baby Shower for Wearing White: ‘Attention-Seeking Behavior’
You've heard of not wearing white to a wedding or a bridal shower, but this woman's friend on Reddit took that rule to the next level when she kicked the woman out of her baby shower for the same offense. "I (29f) have been friends 'Claire' (28f) since high school....
15 Beautiful Photos of The World’s Ugliest Dogs
There is a new world champion for being the ugliest dog in the entire world. A Pekingese named Wild Thang took home the title of World's Ugliest Dog on July 21 during an annual contest that's been held for almost 50 years. Don't even think about being mean to any...
Iowa Man Visiting All 99 Counties to Find the State’s Best Pork Tenderloin
Every Iowan knows how much this state loves its pork. Everyone from here knows that there are more hogs than people. It would be a real shame if this weren't one of the best places in the country to eat some delicious pork. It was no surprise to Iowans that in 2023 the best pork tenderloin in the WORLD was from an Iowa restaurant called Darell's Place.
Roger Daltrey Won’t Rest Until Keith Moon Gets a Proper Biopic
The late Keith Moon has been at rest for 46 years now. But his Who mate Roger Daltrey won't rest until he's made the biopic about the charismatic drummer that he's been working on for years. In fact, as Daltrey - who's in the midst of a solo tour of...
This Viral ‘Old Man’ Candy Salad Includes Fiber Capsules
An old man candy salad is going viral thanks to their wild contributions. The trend started on TikTok and involves a group of people each bringing a bag of candy to add to a bowl to share. Typically, the candy consists of goodies like gummy worms, Nerds, Sour Patch Kids...
One Iowan is Traveling to All 99 Counties in Search of the Best Pork Tenderloin
The pork tenderloin sandwich is so distinctly Iowa. It's tough to find the equivalent even in other nearby states like Illinois and Wisconsin. While you don't have to go very far to find a delicious tenderloin sandwich, where do you go to find the best?. That's the self-made mission of...
Why Your Dog’s Paws Smell Like Fritos
Whether it's corn chips, Fritos, or even Doritos, if you have a four-legged, furry best friend then you're familiar with that smell coming from your dogs paws. I used to take it as a sign that maybe it's time to give my dog a bath. I mean it never bothered me personally but I figured it just happened after numerous walks and playdates in the park and even used to think it was just my dog once upon a time.
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