School

5 Reasons Why The Scholastic Book Fair Will Always Be The Best Part Of Elementary School

By Tanya
Being in school 5 days a week is kind of like having a full time job, only instead of getting paid in money, you have to sit there and learn. You get sent home with homework, you have to write book reports, you have tests and presentations and all of it is a lot of effort for a growing brain. But there was a place, one beautiful reprieve from our tortuous experience where we could feel at peace. That place was the Scholastic Book Fair. Once a year our schools would treat us by bringing the book orders to life.

Movies

Rizzo Is The Real Hero Of 'Grease' And We Have The Proof

By Tanya
I first watched the movie Grease when I was very young. I don't even remember how old I was, just that I was young enough to not understand anything they were talking about. But boy, those were some good songs. We actually had the soundtrack on a record and my sister and I would dance around in our basement while trying to learn the hand jive.Hours were spent, carefully putting the needle on that record, treating it like a piece of precious history that was too delicate to break. Paramount PicturesI couldn't even begin to estimate the number of

Food and Snacks

10 Cereals We Haven't Eaten Since We Were Kids, But We Really Wish We Could

By Tanya
Breakfast time is always a pretty exciting part of the day. I mean, at least it is when you're a kid. When you're an adult it means it's time to head out to work, but for kids it's a bit different. When you're young, you have very few responsibilities. Sure, you have to go to school, but it's not really the biggest deal. But even still, we were supposed to start our days off right with a health and well-balanced breakfast. What did we do instead? We ate a bunch of sugary cereal and crashed by snack time.Did we

Movies

5 Questions We All Have About Disney Movies That Still Keep Us Up At Night

By Tanya
Listen, I know suspension of disbelief is important, especially with cartoons. But here's the thing, sometimes these moments leave you with big enough questions that distract you from the rest of the movie. Obviously all these movies are amazing no matter what, but these silly little things make us wonder even after all these years. Whether it's a weird continuity problem or just a logistical error, these little moments just raise a lot of questions and we want answers! 1. Ariel, please can't you just write a letter? Walt DisneyAriel, she took your voice, not your brain. You value your

Movies

10 Underappreciated Movie Quotes From Your Childhood Favorites That Deserve Better

By Tanya
Some of the movies we watched as kids managed to become so quotable that we almost wore them out even when weren't watching them. You would hear people yelling out "You're killing me, smalls!" or "one million dollars!" (complete with the hand motion) and then after a while you no longer felt like you needed to watch those movies anymore. Well, you still would, but by your hundredth rewatch of The Sandlot or Austin Powers, you knew all the words to the entire movie. There are however, a few quotes that stuck with us forever. Sometimes it's just the throwaway

Pop Culture

40 Celebrity Prom Photos That Are More Embarrassing Than Your Own

By Brian
Graduating seniors celebrate by getting all dressed up and dancing the night away with their peers for the last time.It's a night to remember, which is why dozens of photos are taken at prom.  But I'm sure there are some celebrities who wish their prom photos were never leaked online. If you thought your prom photos were awkward, you've seen nothing yet...1. Barack Obama TimeThese four look like they had a grand time at their senior prom. They're draped in leaves and flowers, which means one thing - this photo was taken at a high school in

Retro

How A Wild Affair With Her 13-Year-Old Stepson Ruined An Oscar-Winning Actress's Career

By Awa
In the mid-1940s, Gloria Grahame was the talk of town, and for all the right reasons. The actress had her start in theater, but her talent and hard-work helped her land major roles in some of the biggest films at the time. She made her silver screen debut in the 1944 film in Blonde Fever, then two years later, she appeared in It's a Wonderful Life as the flirtatious Violet Bick. By her third film, Crossfire (1947), she was in the running for the coveted Oscar. Best Movies by FarrFilm noir sirenDespite her critically-acclaimed performances and the box-office success of

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Princess Charlotte Set To Make History When The Third Royal Baby Arrives

By Awa
Prince William and Kate Middleton's second child, Princess Charlotte Elizabeth Diana, is only two years old, but her charm has no bounds.From saying her first words in public while on a Royal Tour with her parents, to upstaging her aunt Pippa Middleton, at her own wedding, Charlotte is already stealing all the attention away from the other members of the royal family. Marieclaire.co.ukThere's even a pub in Colchester, Essex that's been named after her! This makes her the youngest royal to ever receive this honor. Earlier this year, after it was announced that the princess will be

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Incredible Behind-The-Scenes Photos That Show The Difference Special Effects Make

By Zachary
Technology is really amazing. When I was a kid, we were still using puppets and men in suits to make movie monsters. Now, they're all made on the computer.In fact, a surprising amount of what you see on a movie screen is added in after filming wraps. And photos from the set show just how different things look in real life:Life of PiNot as cuddly in person.20th Century FoxNo surprise here, cats hate bath time. 20th Century Fox20th Century Fox20th Century FoxAlice In WonderlandWalt Disney StudiosWalt Disney StudiosWalt Disney StudiosWalt Disney StudiosWalt Disney StudiosWalt Disney StudiosPirates of

Movies

11 Popeye Facts That'll Make You Feel Just Like You've Just Eaten A Can Of Spinach

By Tanya
The movie Popeye may not be what most people think of when they remember Robin Williams, but the movie deserves much more credit than it gets. Is it a little bizarre? Yes, it sure it. But is it fun anyways? Of course! The fantastical and wonderful movie that many people forget has an interesting history and a lot of work was put into it. Even though it didn't succeed as expected, it still brings a lot of joy to the people who do love it. If you've never seen it, you really should. Maybe these facts will help get you
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