The Stanley Cup predates the very league that awards it. Hockey’s most famous trophy was first presented in 1893, a full 24 years before the NHL came into existence in 1917. The Cup originated as a personal purchase by Frederick Arthur, Lord Stanley of Preston, who fell in love with hockey during his time in…
Can Texas Flip? The Talarico–Paxton Senate Race Shaping 2026
One of the most fascinating Senate races this year is in Texas: James Talarico versus Ken Paxton. The young James Talarico has been rising in the polls, even against incumbent John Cornyn, who actually earned the ire of Donald Trump. The orange president endorsed Ken Paxton instead, which led to Cornyn losing the Republican primary….
10 Fun Facts and Trivia For June 2026
Contrary to popular belief, John Wayne Gacy did not wear a clown costume during his murders. He did, however, use handcuffs under the guise of a magic trick to subdue his victims. The clown association came from his community volunteer work performing at children’s events in his local area. U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville represents Alabama…
Things I Like: Al Rothstein/Atom Smasher (DCEU)
Atom Smasher, better known as Al Rothstein, was one of the more memorable characters in Black Adam, though compared to many other characters in the DCEU, his screen time was still relatively limited, especially when compared to the main Justice League heroes. He is actually part of a smaller offshoot team connected to the Justice…
Fun Facts and Trivia About The American $1000 Bill
The $1,000 bill has roots going back to 1861, placing it among the earliest high-denomination notes in American monetary history. Grover Cleveland appeared on the modern version of the bill. Cleveland holds a notable distinction in presidential history: until Donald Trump’s return to office, he was the only person to serve two non-consecutive terms as…