1. Star Trek Was Too Smart for Its Own Good It’s almost hard to believe now, but Star Trek was initially canceled because it just didn’t pull in enough viewers. The network thought the show was too cerebral, which is […]
1. “Fortunate Son” – Creedence Clearwater Revival At first listen, “Fortunate Son” sounds like a straightforward rock anthem, but its lyrics carry a biting political message. Released in ’69 during the Vietnam War, the song criticizes how wealthy families often
1. Kids Roamed the Streets With No Supervision Back in the ’60s, it was completely normal for kids to leave the house in the morning and not come back until dinner. Parents didn’t track their kids’ every move, and there
1. Frances Beal Frances Beal was a fierce advocate for both racial and gender equality at a time when Black women often found themselves sidelined in both the civil rights and feminist movements. As a founding member of the Black
1. Chris Collins – Harlem Nights Chris Collins, a former model turned fragrance connoisseur, has crafted a scent that embodies the energy and allure of Harlem’s golden era. Harlem Nights is a warm, sensual fragrance with notes of rum, saffron,
1. Paul McCartney’s Japan Arrest Got Him Banned for a Decade Paul McCartney was no stranger to controversy, but in ’80, he pushed his luck too far when he arrived in Japan with nearly half a pound of marijuana in
1. “Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go” – Wham! This song was a burst of high-energy pop that felt like a sugar rush. George Michael’s vocals, the bright synths, and the peppy beat made it impossible to ignore. At first,
