Unraveling the Legend of Polybius, the Most Dangerous Video Game of the 1980s
For several decades, a creepy urban legend has circulated in the darker corners of online forums devoted to vintage video games.
2023-09-10 20:49
Canada holds off US to win bronze at Basketball World Cup in OT, 127-118
The U.S. played the bronze-medal game short-handed, and Canada sent the Americans home from the World Cup empty-handed
2023-09-10 20:23
UN envoy urges donor support for battered Syria facing an economic crisis
The United Nations special envoy for Syria Sunday has urged donors not to reduce their funding as the war-torn country’s economic crisis spirals
2023-09-10 20:23
A US Navy veteran got unexpected help while jailed in Iran. Once released, he repaid the favor
A Navy veteran who was jailed in Iran for several years recently repaid the generosity of a fellow inmate who helped him behind bars
2023-09-10 20:22
12 Fascinating Facts About Jackie Brown
Quentin Tarantino’s perfectly crafted crime drama, which was released 20 years ago, only gets better with age.
2023-09-10 20:00
The problem with labor data in understanding inflation
US inflation has slowed markedly over the past year as the Federal Reserve raised interest rates aggressively to cool demand and slow price increases. The job market hasn't cooled as much and there's always speculation over what the latest monthly jobs report means for the Fed.
2023-09-10 19:58
Nagoro, Japan, Is the Creepy Doll Capital of the World
Nagoro, Japan, is home to less than 30 human residents, but hundreds of creepy, life-sized dolls, called kakashi, populate the town.
2023-09-10 19:57
The Time Freddy Krueger Became a Nightmare for Will Smith
The rapper's 1988 song, "Nightmare on My Street," made reference to a killer named Fred who was "burnt like a weenie." New Line Cinema didn't find it funny, but it has just been rediscovered online.
2023-09-10 19:56
50 Facts About the Apollo 11 Moon Landing
On July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong became the first man to walk on the Moon—and Buzz Aldrin became the first one to pee on it.
2023-09-10 19:52
This Vincent Van Gogh Action Figure Comes Complete with Removable Ears
Today Is Art Day celebrates artist Vincent van Gogh with an action figure that comes with detachable ears.
2023-09-10 19:48
The Grand Theft Auto V Deer Cam
This deer plays GTA V better than we ever did.
2023-09-10 19:45
Egypt's August headline inflation jumps to a record 37.4%
Egypt's annual urban consumer price inflation rate surged to a higher-than-expected record 37.4% in August from 36.5% in
2023-09-10 19:29