Today, they have crowded trophy cases and are revered by countless fans, but once upon a time, even the most famous names were looking for their big break. The seasoned stars on this list are celebrated actors, singers, and even activists, with tons of life experience under their belts. But it wasn't always that way. Read on to see our favorite celebrities who are in their 70s as they are today and how they were when they were still wannabes. Read More...
The Nintendo DS revolutionized the industry by making handheld gaming its own thing, rather than a downscaled copy of the home console market. It invited developers to create games that could really shine on the go.
Regrettably, the public has limited attention – and many of the best games developed for Nintendo’s handheld slipped under the radar.
Everyone knows New Super Mario Bros., Nintendogs, and Mario Kart – but there are plenty of criminally underrated games just waiting to be discovered by retro enthusiasts. Read More...
300 years ago scientist Daniel Fahrenheit invented a temperature measurement — donning his last name.
At the time, people knew it was either hot or cold, but, there was no official way to mark degrees.
Once Fahrenheit came up with the blueprint for the modern thermometer, using mercury — he needed a labeling system to distinguish between temperatures.
That’s when he came up with the Fahrenheit scale.
Fahrenheit joined the British Royal Society in the early 1700s, and the Fahrenheit scale quickly spread throughout the British empire. Read More...
