The Soviet Beginnings of Tetris

Unraveling the tale of TETRIS reveals its intriguing roots within the folds of the Soviet Union. Back in 1984, Alexey Leonidovich Pajitnov, alongside Dmitry Pavlovsky and Vadim Gerasimov, birthed the iconic video game under the wing of the Dorodnicyn Computing Center, an arm of the Soviet Academy of Sciences in Moscow. As a product...

Twister is the Game That Took the World by Storm

Twister, the undeniable life of the party for decades, took a traditional dance floor maneuver and turned it into an uproarious game that left its mark on popular culture. Let’s rewind and revisit the basics of Twister before we delve into how it emerged as a cultural icon. The game’s oversized plastic mat, with...

Monopoly Free Parking Secrets Revealed

Monopoly, a classic board game designed to bankrupt your opponents while you amass wealth, often leads to disputes. Despite Monopoly’s rules remaining largely unchanged over the years, the way people play has deviated from the official rule book. Get ready to uncover the ways you’ve probably been playing Monopoly wrong all your life, just...

The Impact of Parental Advisory Stickers Uncovered

Back in the late 1980s and early 1990s, the “Parental Advisory: Explicit Lyrics” cautionary label caused quite a stir among music enthusiasts. The appearance of this warning label on records raised some serious questions about who should take responsibility for regulating what we listen to. It might seem surprising, but one particular artist and...

How Baby Shark Became a Global Hit

Riding the YouTube Wave When you think of YouTube and billions of views, it’s often chart-toppers like Ed Sheeran or Justin Bieber that come to mind. But nestled among them is the delightful earworm from Pinkfong, “Baby Shark Dance”, boasting an impressive 4.6 billion views. Pinkfong’s fascinating journey with this song, with over 100...

Comparing Street Gang Dynamics in South Africa and Canada

At first glance, there doesn’t seem to be much connecting the flat Canadian Prairies to the rocky shores of South Africa’s southernmost tip. But there are gangs in every city, from Calgary and Winnipeg and Saskatoon on one side to Cape Town on the other. Our research has shown that despite vast differences in...

Club 33 Is Disneyland’s VIP Club

It’s intriguing, the lengths Disneyland has gone to ensure the “Happiest Place on Earth” retains its exclusive corners. Let’s dive into the heart of Disneyland’s mysterious allure: Club 33. When we speak of Disneyland, magic and child-like wonder come to mind. However, lurking in the shadows of New Orleans Square is a well-kept secret...