This looks like a fun with Photoshop. Maybe a snapshot from some parallel universe. Where the dead icons of the 20th century hang out together—even Elvis Presley and Richard Nixon. But the picture is genuine. an official White House photograph of a bizarre encounter that occurred in this universe. In the Oval Office on December 21, 1970. In Memphis a few days earlier. When Elvis’ father, Vernon, and wife, Priscilla, complained that he’d spent too much […]
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Are you ready to embark on a musical journey like no other? Buckle up and get ready for an hour of non-stop mashups, surprises, and pure auditory bliss with Totally Mashed Volume 14, hosted by the one and only Flanagan! An Hour of Musical Magic: Totally Mashed Volume 14 promises to deliver an electrifying mix of genres, eras, and styles, all expertly blended together into a seamless sonic experience. From classic hits to underground gems, […]
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Thirteen is a lucky Number! Get ready to turn up the volume and unleash your inner music aficionado. Totally Mashed Volume 13 is here! It is shaping up to be a lucky number indeed! Hosted by the one and only Flanagan. This hour-long extravaganza promises to take you on a wild ride. Through the diverse world of music, featuring everything from rock and pop to hip hop and beyond. A Mashup Extravaganza: Prepare to be […]
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St. Patrick’s Day parades are a global spectacle Parades Across the Pond started a trend but did you know their origins trace back to America? Our fifth fun fact explores the fascinating history of the first St. Patrick’s Day parade. It took place not in Ireland but in a Spanish colony in St. Augustine, Florida. Beginning in 1601 In 1601, the first recorded St. Patrick’s Day parade happened. It was organized by the Irish vicar […]
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St. Patrick’s Day feast Irish food? St. Patrick’s Day feasts are synonymous with corned beef and cabbage, but our fourth fun fact reveals a surprising twist. Did you know that this iconic Irish-American dish has English origins? Corn Beef Connection While ham and cabbage were culinary traditions in Ireland. Corned beef emerged as an American innovation. In the late 19th century, Irish immigrants in lower Manhattan found a substitute for ham in the form of […]
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St. Patrick’s Day is a sea of green Green Triumphs Over Blue! Did you know that it wasn’t always the color associated with this celebration? Our third fun fact takes you on a journey. Exploring the shift from blue to green in the visual palette of St. Patrick’s Day. Official in 1798 In 1798, the color green officially claimed its place in St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, replacing the once-dominant blue. The royal courts and ancient […]
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St. Patrick, a master of symbolism, used a simple sprig of clover to convey profound teachings about the Holy Trinity. Our second fun fact explores how the shamrock became more than a botanical curiosity, becoming the official flower of Ireland and an enduring symbol of St. Patrick himself. Imagine St. Patrick, standing before pagans in Ireland, using the shamrock’s three leaves to explain the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. This clever teaching tool […]
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St. Patrick’s Day is synonymous with celebration, but who was the man behind the festivities? In our first fun fact, we delve into the fascinating life of St. Patrick, born as Maewyn Succat in 385 AD in Roman Britain. His journey from captivity to priesthood forms a captivating narrative that lays the foundation for the celebration we know today. It all changed at the age 16 Kidnapped at the tender age of 16 by Irish […]
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Behold the strange but true stories from the road. In this archive we dig in to the archives and look into some of the most amazing fun facts about life, love and rock and roll!
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On Sept. 21, 1984, CBS opened up the first American compact disc pressing plant in Terre Haute, Ind. The first disc to come off the production line was Bruce Springsteen’s Born in the U.S.A., which had been released three months earlier. Given the album’s title and the spotlight on the plight of the American worker contained in many of his songs, it made perfect sense that Springsteen’s album became the first American-made CD. The format had been […]
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