Axel Parria

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Axel Parria

Axel Parria

Part historian, part pop culture junkie, part grease-stained gearhead—Axel has never met a topic he couldn’t turn into a good story. Whether he’s digging into the past, breaking down the latest cultural craze, or revving up for an auto deep dive,

10 Dark Secrets About Our Favorite Game Shows

dark secrets about our favorite game shows

Game shows are good old heartwarming, family-fun—they’re the perfect way to take a break from your life for an hour or so, and we can’t help but root for the contestants. How exciting is it seeing someone win $1 million, a brand-new car, or a luxurious vacation? But behind all the glitz and glam, game shows have some dark secrets and scandals that they’ve tried to keep hidden. Whether you’re a fan of The Price is Right, Jeopardy!, Who Wants to Be a Millionaire, Cash Cab, or other shows, you’re not going to believe these behind-the-scenes secrets.

Star Maker, Record Breaker: The Incredible True Story of TV Legend Ed Sullivan

star maker, record breaker: the incredible true story of tv legend Ed Sullivan

Ed Sullivan was one of the most famous and best-loved TV presenters in American history. As the host of the exceptionally long-running and successful The Ed Sullivan Show, he won hearts across the world and had an exceptional talent for picking the biggest stars of the future to appear on his show as their big break. But behind the stellar ratings and worldwide fame, the star was hiding many secrets.

Unusual Things That Can Only Be Found in China

Unusual Things That Can Only Be Found in China

One culture that stands out more than most is the Chinese. China is known for its rich traditions, many of which stray from our familiar Western norms. Some might seem a little bit strange, others captivating, but they’re all unique to China.

Beauty is Pain: 40+ Fashion Trends People Swore By

Beauty is Pain: 40+ Fashion Trends People Swore By

From corsets and crinolines to poufs and foot binding, historic fashion trends walked a fine line between questionable and downright harmful. Take a walk down memory lane as we look back at some fashion and beauty crazes that took the common phrase pretty hurts to a whole new level.

“The Big Bang Theory” Cast: Then and Now

big bang theory cast then and now

During its over 10 year run, many characters appeared on The Big Bang Theory - from the regulars to one-time guest stars - we’ve grown to love pretty much every character that appeared on the show. Have you ever wondered what they do other than play the colorful characters we've grown to know and love? Look no further! From Leonard Hofstadter to Wil Wheaton, Sheldon to Rajesh, have all the answers you could possibly want, right here.