VanVictor made a terrific image series showing historical figures played by various actors, from Aristotle to Edgar Allen Poe, Jesus to John Lennon. "Famous people in fiction" (via Laughing Squid and Reddit)
Photos of actors playing historical figures
America's most feared haunted doll travels in locked cabinet as family members fight over touring rights and profits
A three-foot Raggedy Ann doll named Annabelle is touring America in a van, drawing thousands of paranormal enthusiasts willing to pay fifty dollars to stand near what they believe is… READ THE REST
Meet the man who inspired the creation of Homer Simpson
The guest on the third-to-last episode of Marc Maron's WTF podcast is Matt Groening, cartoonist and creator of The Simpsons. In the very entertaining conversation, Groening reveals, for the first… READ THE REST
Universal Kids Resort to challenge Disney with seven themed lands in Texas
Comcast NBCUniversal opened Epic Universe, a brand new incredible and innovative theme park in Orlando this past Spring, but it's not done with its investment in the theme park space.… READ THE REST
Save money on heating bills this winter with a smart thermostat
TL;DR: Get a refurbished 3rd generation Google Nest in near-mint condition for only $99.99 (MSRP $249). Want to stay warm and toasty this winter without driving up your heating bills? Save where you… READ THE REST
If you're still using Windows 10, you're about to be in trouble
TL;DR: Microsoft Windows 11 Pro + The Essential Windows 11 Pro Course is available for only $19.97 (MSRP $237) until Nov. 16 at 11:59 p.m. PT. As of October 2025, Microsoft has phased… READ THE REST
For only $40 you can make Q4 a hit with Microsoft Office Professional 2021
TL;DR: Microsoft Office Professional 2021 for Windows is now $39.97 (MSRP $219.99). Ramping up for the most important quarter of the year for many industries, you're going to want to be organized… READ THE REST
