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Turns Out You've Been Singing These Kids' Songs Wrong Your Whole Life

By Tanya
When you were in school, the teachers had a series of songs that they would get you sing as a group right? You would go through usually a very short and simple song over and over so everyone would learn it and it would just be a fun exercise in between lessons. What none of us realized was that we were only getting the first verses of the songs and there was actually a whole lot more to them! Whether it's London Bridge or Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, there are actually more verses to the song that everyone has just

TV

10 Amazing Facts About Bob Ross That Prove He Was Exactly As Wonderful As You Thought He Was

By Tanya
Probably one of the most soothing people who has ever appeared on TV is Bob Ross. The talented painter is capable of making every brush stroke into an incredible landscape that you couldn't even imagine, all the while speaking some of the most positively joyful words you will ever hear. We all have watched it on PBS at least once in our life, some of us have even attempted to follow along. Trying to paint like Bob Ross isn't the easiest thing, but as he said, "there are no mistakes, just happy little accidents". The calming presence of Bob Ross

90s

Roseanne Is Officially Coming Back To TV, And We Finally Know The Details

By Devin
A few weeks ago everyone who grew up in the 90s collectively lost our sh*t when it was announced that Roseanne Barr and much of the cast were looking for a home for a potential revival of the beloved sitcom. Until today details have been pretty scarce, but enough information was confirmed that it's been hard not to be excited. First of all, unlike the recent reboots of iconic franchises - R.I.P. Ghostbusters - this is the original team coming back to continue the stories of the characters we loved. Roseanne Barr is of course going to

Movies

It's Been Over 25 Years Since The Addams Family Movie, But Where Are They Now?

By Tanya
It seems like every generation has their own iteration of The Addams Family, but definitely one of the most popular was the 1991 film. The cast created a masterpiece that perfectly blends the creepy nature of the Addams Family with awesome comedic elements that makes it fun for all ages. There was something for everyone, as long as you liked your family-based comedies on the dark side! The cast was super impressive. There were some huge names like Anjelica Huston and Christopher Lloyd, but what is the whole family up to now? Let's find out! Anjelica Huston - Morticia AddamsThe

80s

7 Secrets From The Set Of Spaceballs That Will Have Your "Brains Going Into Your Feet"

By Tanya
There are a lot of movies that spoof some of the classic genres, but no one does it better than Mel Brooks. Whether he was poking fun at the old-timey Westerns, the horror flicks or even silent movies, Mel Brooks really can do no wrong. When Star Wars came out, he knew he had to do something, but I don't think even he anticipated what it would become. There was a lot of work that went into making this comedic gem, but it's so seamless when you watch it you probably never even noticed. Let's see how many of these

Celebrities

Be A Good Neighbor, Tune In To Watch Mr. Rogers One Last Time

By Tanya
What a beautiful day in the neighborhood! If you are looking for a new neighbor, then get ready because every single episode of Mister Rogers' Neighborhood will be available online starting at May 15th at 12pm PST. But why is this glorious treat being given to us? What have we done to deserve such a majestic experience? It's actually a fundraiser! They are airing all of the episodes online as a way to raise money for PBS. PBS has given us so much over the years and now it's your turn to give back! They have 886 episodes to go

School

10 Search Engines From The 90s That Make Us Grateful For Google

By Tanya
Before Google became the ruler of the internet, the competition for top search engine was pretty fierce. It seemed like there was an endless array of options, all attempting to be better than the next. There were many with a gimmick, a lot of really bad ones, and even a few that are still around today! Do you remember a time before Google? If so, you probably used one of these. 1. DogpileBecause back then it was important to have an "Ebay Auctions" button on the side for easy access. Also instead of "search" you would click "fetch", which always

90s

It's No Bologna, It Ain't A Phony - The Banana Phone Is Finally Real!

By Tanya
Some songs from your childhood just stick out in your mind and stay with you for all of time. If you grew up in the 90s, there's a very good chance that Raffi sang a lot of those songs. Probably his most famous one "Bananaphone" has carried over the years and turned into its own little musical meme. Well, finally that meme has become a reality and you can now get your very own Banana Phone. The Banana Phone was created by Brian Brunsing, Charlie Katrycz, and Max Brown, who launched it as an Indiegogo campaign. The device itself is

80s

How Many Of These 80s One Hit Wonders Can You Name?

By Devin
Watch the video to see how many of the songs you can name, then check below for all the answers and the complete songs! Without a doubt, the 1980s was an incredible decade for music - not to mention for synths - but for some bands, maybe it's true that a star that burns twice as bright only burns half as long. The actual definition of a "one hit wonder" seems to depend on who you're asking, but we're going to keep it simple. For this list, it's either going to be the bands/singers that we forever associate with

Books

You Know His Books, But Here Are 6 Things You Didn't Know About Shel Silverstein

By Tanya
There are some books that just last for generations, and are loved no matter when they are read. Shel Silverstein has created so many of these books. His ability to tell a sweet story in just a sweet poem or short book is practically unparalleled. He is still one of the best children's authors (at least in my opinion) but there is a lot more to him than that. Whether you were a fan of The Giving Tree, Falling Up, or any of the other books he released over the years, you may not have realized that his career didn't
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