Pop Culture Trivia
5 Fun Facts About Bilbo Baggins
It’s World Hobbit Day! Let’s celebrate these delightful fuzzy-footed creatures with 5 little-known facts about one of our favorite Hobbits, Bilbo Baggins. Smaug Dragon GIFfrom Smaug GIFs Gandalf picked Bilbo because he smelled different. Smaug, the Dragon of the Lonely Mountain, had never smelled a Hobbit before. Thus, Smaug would be unable to... READ MORE
Our Top 5 Pop-Culture Dragons
Fantasy books and movies are filled with magical creatures, from the tiniest faeries to the mightiest giants. But for us, nothing comes close to the majestic power of the dragon. Dragons have appeared in stories for thousands of years, but we’re particularly fond of the ones we grew up hearing about — the ones that have cemented their... READ MORE
Sparkly but Deadly: 5 Fun Facts about Edward Cullen
If you’re a Twilight fan, you might already know that June 20th is the birthday of the impossibly beautiful, glittery vampire known as Edward Cullen (for those of you paying attention, yes — that does make him a Gemini). You may know Edward as the telepathic, vegetarian vampire who helped found the Olympic Coven. But we’ve uncovered... READ MORE
Star Trek’s Captain Jean-Luc Picard’s Top 5 Career Moments
James T. Kirk may have been the first to boldly go where no one has gone before, but to us there’s no greater leader in the Star Trek universe than Captain Jean-Luc Picard. Brave, steadfast, diplomatic, and wise, with a moral compass unmatched among Starfleet officers, Capt. Picard led the USS Enterprise-D on countless successful missions. ... READ MORE
5 Fun Facts about Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Hey there, fellow mystery enthusiasts! It’s Sherlock Holmes Day. What better way to celebrate than by diving into the fascinating life of the mastermind behind the legendary detective, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle? Today, we're going to share five fun facts about this brilliant writer that you might not have known. So, grab your magnifying glass and... READ MORE
5 Things You Might Not Know About Katniss Everdeen
It’s Katniss Everdeen’s birthday! Happy birthday, Mockingjay! If you’ve never read the Hunger Games series by Suzanne Collins and have only seen the movies, you might have missed a few key things about Katniss’s character. So today, to celebrate this strong, kick-butt protagonist, we’re sharing 5 facts you might not have known... READ MORE
Betcha Didn’t Know This About George Lucas
Greetings, fellow galactic geeks! As we gear up to celebrate Star Wars Day on May the Fourth, let's take a look at five little-known facts about the man who brought us the epic space saga, George Lucas. F1 Formula1 GIFfrom F1 GIFs 1. He was once a race car driver! That's right, folks. Before he was a filmmaker, George Lucas had a need for speed. In... READ MORE
5 Things You Might Not Know About The Vulcans
Happy First Contact Day! Today we're celebrating the day when humans first made contact with Vulcans. While you might be familiar with some of the basics about this fascinating species, here are some little-known facts about Vulcans that might surprise you: Raise Eyebrow Spock GIFfrom Raise Eyebrow GIFs 1. Vulcans have a unique sense of humor.... READ MORE
Who is Deanna Troi? 10 of the Most-Asked Questions About Her
Hey there, Trekkies! Let's talk about everyone's favorite empathic counselor, Deanna Troi, from Star Trek: The Next Generation. We've compiled a list of the most frequently asked questions about her to help you understand the character better. Star Trek Marina Sirtis GIFfrom Star Trek GIFs Who is Deanna Troi? Deanna Troi is a half-human,... READ MORE
5 Leadership Lessons from Captain Kirk
Beam me up, Scotty! It’s Captain James T. Kirk’s birthday! This iconic leader of the USS Enterprise is known for his daring adventures and his ability to lead his crew through the toughest challenges. It’s no surprise that we can learn some real-life leadership lessons from this legendary Starfleet captain. Here are five... READ MORE