Heather Johnson

Humankind’s ability to move faster has progressed, and we pride ourselves on the rate of this progression. The train, for example, is one of the most popular forms of transport; with continuous alterations and modernizations over the years, this has been a success story, giving us the fastest way of traveling on land. Of course,… Read More »

There are great comic book characters, legends, and archetypal heroes that represent some indefinable quality to last through the ages. Then, there are poor comic book characters, fads, and one-shots that may be embraced at the time but inevitably fade from the public consciousness. These characters fit in neither category. With the lamest powers, stories,… Read More »

Hollywood movies are known for going over the top with special effects and many times have large budgets with money dedicated specifically to the purchasing and destruction of cars. Some of the stunts and chase scenes in blockbuster movies are downright outrageous, featuring violations of the laws of physics and monetary damage totals in the… Read More »

Did you ever know that before becoming President of the United States, Lyndon Johnson taught at a small South Texas school? Likewise, there are dozens of such little-known presidential facts that you wouldn’t have come across yet. We have compiled a comprehensive list of such interesting presidential facts for your reading pleasure. Enjoy!   Before They… Read More »

Of the many types of phobias that plague us, the fear of insects, or entomophobia, is perhaps the most common. The truth is that almost all of us have some kind of aversion to bugs, although for some it can be quite debilitating. As this is a universal phenomenon, Hollywood filmmakers have harped on this… Read More »

As you may know, the Italian cruise ship Costa Concordia recently hit a reef on the way past a small Italian island. The incident has been covered in the news a lot. It was horrible, of course, but when put into perspective it seems like a much smaller disaster. Let’s have a look at what… Read More »