Welcome to Life in 2025
Here’s what’s definitely (okay, probably not really) going to happen in 2025, according to some psychics and sci-fi movies.
Daily Dispatch
The Shortest Things That Ever Existed
It’s the shortest day of the year, so we won’t take up too much of your time with this brief list of the shortest things to ever exist.
An Uncle John’s “Charlie Brown Christmas” Christmas
‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’ tells a great story — and the tale of how it got made is just as good. Merry Christmas Charlie Brown, from Uncle John!
Grab a Plate: We’ve Got Plenty of Holiday Food Origin Stories
As we gather to celebrate the holidays with particular and important treats, let’s explore the origins of those Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa favorites.
The Truth About Black Friday
Ready to shop ‘till you drop? Before you do, get a handle on the history of Black Friday.
The Science of Fall
Nothing looks or feels quite like fall — and here’s the science behind why that is.
The Origin of Veterans Day
This Veterans Day, let’s look at how and why we set aside November 11 each year.
Every Vote Counts: The Closest and Weirdest Elections Ever
Sometimes when the people have spoken, their voice wasn’t quite clear enough — resulting in the tightest elections possible.
A Few Creepy Items That Just Might Be Haunted
Uncle John braved the haunted corners of the BRI for these spooktacular, Halloween-worthy stories about possible possessed possessions.
All Your Questions About the World Series Answered
It’s time for the biggest week in baseball — the World Series. Uncle John got hyped by answering these common questions about the October Classic.
Early Days of a Late Night Hit: Inside the First Years of ‘SNL’
As ‘Saturday Night Live’ begins its monumental 50th year on late-night TV, let’s head back to the 1970s for a look at the early, uncertain days of the show.
Golf’s Biggest Blunders
It’s October Fourth, or should we say, “Fore-th”? Today is National Golf Lovers Day, and here are some of the most astonishing meltdowns in golf history.
The Best at Being the Worst: Sports’ Least-Winningest Teams
The 2024 Chicago White Sox squad is the latest team to join a particular canon: the worst professional sports teams ever.
Never Was a Cloudy Day: The History of Earth, Wind & Fire’s “September”
It’s the 21st night of September, so ba-dee-ya, let’s groove to this look into Earth, Wind & Fire’s glorious “September.”
On the Air with Uncle John
Uncle John has been on the radio a lot this month talking about our 37th book, UNCLE JOHN’S ACTION-PACKED BATHROOM READER.
5 Notable Hispanic-American Inventors to Celebrate This Hispanic Heritage Month
By Brian Boone September 15 to October 15 marks National Hispanic Heritage Month. It’s a way to honor and elevate the contributions of U.S. citizens and residents with a Hispanic or Latin American background. Here then are some Hispanic and Latine inventors and scientists who changed the world with their creations and developments. ALEJANDRO ZAFFARONI […]
The Weirdest Moments in Football History
Will anything that happens in the just now underway 2024 NFL season be anywhere near as weird as these quirky moments in football history?
How Uncle John and Company Made ‘Uncle John’s Action-Packed Bathroom Reader’
Uncle John is back with his 37th Bathroom Reader, full of trivia, facts, and stories to keep you occupied. Here’s how it came together.
