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Interview with "Josh" from Pearl Jam's 1992 "Even Flow" video
At the beginning of the 1992 official music video for Pearl Jam's intergalactic grunge anthem, "Even Flow," lead singer Eddie Vedder can be heard yelling at someone named Josh. "It's not a TV studio…JOSH. Turn these lights out. It's a f***king rock concert." Who was Josh? And what actually happened? Was he a lighting person?… READ THE REST
Horses were in North America before Europeans. Don't tell Tucker Carlson.
Work by Dr. Yvette Running Horse Collin challenges centuries of natural history, the historiography of the continent, and origin stories of the United States. Collin's dissertation, toward her doctorate in Indigenous Studies from the University of Alaska at Fairbanks, is titled "The Relationship Between the Indigenous Peoples of the Americas and the Horse: Deconstructing a… READ THE REST
Found in an 1850s shipwreck, the world's most valuable vintage jeans are up for auction
Do you like Levi's jeans? Do you like them enough to want to own the earliest known pair, dating to the 1850s? This might just be your lucky day. The California Gold Marketing Group has put a range of items recovered from the 1857 shipwreck of the SS Central America up for auction. Although the… READ THE REST
Get a lightly used 7th Gen iPad for under $300
We thank our sponsor for making this content possible; it is not written by the editorial staff nor does it necessarily reflect its views. New year, new you! And perhaps a new iPad is in the cards for 2023, but if you're working with a strict budget, there's nothing wrong with opting for a slightly… READ THE REST
Shape up your digital space one app at a time with over half off this Mac desktop cleaner
We thank our sponsor for making this content possible; it is not written by the editorial staff nor does it necessarily reflect its views. December is supposed to be the most wonderful time of the year for everyone, but it definitely doesn't feel that way, even when you are practicing sufficient self-care. Between the stress of… READ THE REST
Prinker's temporary tattoo printer is perfect for parties or as a gift, and it's $40 off
We thank our sponsor for making this content possible; it is not written by the editorial staff nor does it necessarily reflect its views. Anyone unsure about getting a tattoo has undoubtedly waffled about precisely what they'll get or if they're even comfortable with having something on their body that'll last a lifetime. Not to mention,… READ THE REST
