Jake Rossen

Jake Rossen

Jake Rossen is a writer, editor, and curator of fine comic strip art. (Except Garfield.) His byline can be found within the pages of The New York Times, ESPN.com, Wired.com and a slew of health and fitness-related publications.

Weird

The Death Star of Wasp Nests Found in English Attic

An impressive feat of insect engineering.... READ ON

TV

11 Bulletproof Facts About 'Sledge Hammer!'

If you thought the humor was sophomoric, you were on to something: the show was created by a teenager.... READ ON

Technology

Polaroid Introduces Instant, Touchscreen Franken-Camera

The company's signature print-on-demand camera has entered the 21st century.... READ ON

TV

11 Things You Might Not Know About Lester Holt

Or, as co-workers call him, "Iron Pants."... READ ON

Movies

Mark Hamill's Original 'Star Wars' Audition

He got $1000 a week for 'Star Wars.' He's doing better now. ... READ ON

TV

13 Quick-Fix Facts About 'MacGyver'

Some fast facts about television's craftiest science nerd. ... READ ON

Movies

Forceful Fashion: 'Star Wars' Suits Have Arrived

Never be underdressed for a 'Star Wars'-themed wedding again.... READ ON

News

Solved: The Mystery of Identity Thief Lori Erica Ruff

A six-year cold case was just cracked by a former nuclear physicist. ... READ ON

Technology

Better Change That Password: Yahoo Confirms Hack of Over 500 Million Accounts

The company confirmed a hack has affected hundreds of millions of accounts.... READ ON

Architecture

The Self-Building Concrete Block System Anyone Can Use

This clever puzzle system could help solve low-income housing challenges in Mexico.... READ ON

Movies

6 Movies That Ruined Their Studios

George Lucas's first post-'Star Wars' movie was one of two films that signaled the end for one studio.... READ ON

#tbt

Out of This World: An Oral History of 'ALF'

He was invited to the White House. He sold $250 million in merchandise. And he nearly caused an actor to have a nervous breakdown on set.... READ ON

List

14 Behind-the-Scenes Secrets of NYC Taxi Drivers

Be nice to them: A secret button under the dash can ruin your day in a hurry. ... READ ON

Technology

A Turkish Company Built a Working Transformer

It's a robot in disguise—as a very slow-moving car. ... READ ON

Technology

Memory Overload: SanDisk Announces New Massive 1 Terabyte SD Card

Now you can record your kitten doing adorable things for 1000 straight hours. ... READ ON

Movies

14 Entirely Too Specific Netflix Hidden Categories

Looking for a good Scandinavian drama? Good news: The service will let you browse some very specific genres. ... READ ON

Travel

Watch This Guy Make Evel Knievel's Snake River Canyon Jump

Eddie Braun just spent over $1.5 million to travel 4729 feet. ... READ ON

List

7 Epic Toy Heists

If you plan on going on a Toys 'R Us crime spree, you might want to stop using your Rewards card. ... READ ON

Live Smarter

Which State Has the Most Millennials Still Living at Home?

A growing number of young adults are choosing to stick with their parents, but one state's population has the rest beat. ... READ ON

Live Smarter

Easy, Time-Saving Ways to Incorporate Meditation Into Your Daily Routine

You can get yourself focused and relaxed any time of day: no apps needed.... READ ON

#tbt

Thbbft! Talking with 'Bloom County's' Berkeley Breathed

The cartoonist revived his popular 1980s strip thanks to a letter from Harper Lee. ... READ ON

Books

15 Mysterious Facts About Agatha Christie

She really loved to surf.... READ ON

Weird

New York City Won't Let You Dance Without a License

Kevin Bacon warned us.... READ ON

Architecture

You Can Buy This 1950s Time Capsule House for $665,000

Giant Bob's Big Boy statue not included.... READ ON

Booze

Bananagrams Releases Branded Beer

Now you can slur your words while you build them.... READ ON

History

The Professional Mourners of Arlington Cemetery

More than 150 volunteers ensure that no soldier is ever buried alone.... READ ON

Travel

FAA: Fire-Prone Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Phones Not Welcome on Airlines

The FAA is wary of allowing exploding phones in checked luggage. ... READ ON

Live Smarter

What You Should Know About Pet Health Insurance

Is comprehensive puppy coverage worth the expense?... READ ON

Fun

Hasbro Wants Your Board Game Ideas

Nothing is better than Candy Land. But if you think you've got something, Hasbro might give you $25,000.... READ ON

TV

12 Elementary Facts About 'Sherlock'

It's appointment television for Harrison Ford. ... READ ON

#tbt

Who Was 'Metroid's' Justin Bailey?

The name is the most famous cheat code of the '80s. But was Justin Bailey a real person?... READ ON

History

The 1866 Chicago Sextuplets Hidden From the World

Jennie Bushnell was terrified her six children would be seen as freaks—so she kept their remarkable birth a secret.... READ ON

Technology

This Robot Bear Will Control Your Household Devices

Bearbot might help you consolidate your household remotes—when he's not sleeping or sneezing.... READ ON

Technology

U.S. Navy Files Patent for Ships Powered by Bacteria Farts

It proposes using gas-producing microorganisms to propel ships through the water.... READ ON

Animals

10 Highly Unconventional Guard Animals

Got a radiator warehouse that needs protecting? Consider a skunk.... READ ON

List

14 Behind-the-Scenes Secrets of Sports Mascots

Yes, they can get fleas.... READ ON

TV

You Betcha: 14 Polite Facts About TV's 'Fargo'

It's not the first time 'Fargo' has been adapted for television. That happened back in 1997.... READ ON

Big Question

Why Are Airplane Windows Round?

Believe it or not, the shape of the window is a matter of life and death. ... READ ON

Technology

Tokyo Begins Testing Robots as Airport Guides

Hitachi's EMIEW will make sure visitors to Tokyo's Haneda Airport never get lost again.... READ ON

Animals

Meet the First Documented Identical Twin Puppies

Cullen and Romulus are thought to be the first genetically confirmed twin puppies. ... READ ON

#tbt

BetaHeads: The Betamax Fanatics of 1970s Ohio

Before rental stores and video streaming, movie lovers daisy-chained 18 Betamax recorders in the ballroom of a Ramada Inn to record 'Love Story.'... READ ON

Live Smarter

Should You Still Be Using Bar Soap?

More and more households are giving up solid soap in favor of liquid. Is the latter really safer?... READ ON

Technology

Acer Launches World's Thinnest and Fattest Laptops

The Swift 7 is nearly half the size of the MacBook Air.... READ ON

List

15 Things You Might Not Know About Wegmans

There's a good reason they refuse to use an apostrophe. ... READ ON

News

Here's What It Costs to Grant a Make-A-Wish

Traveling and celebrity meet-ups can get expensive, and the organization will soon launch a crowdsourcing platform for help footing the bill.... READ ON

Movies

5 Can't-Miss Documentaries Hitting Netflix in September

Five more reasons to avoid fresh air and sunshine.... READ ON

Technology

How the New York DMV Nabs Identity Thieves

Some clever new technology is making it even less likely to obtain a driver's license under false pretenses.... READ ON

Technology

This Running App Will Guide You Through Unfamiliar Cities

RunGo can make sure you're taking the most scenic route while running on vacation. ... READ ON

Big Question

Can Washing Machines Really Eat Socks?

Your orphaned socks are victims of technology and your own deeply rooted psychological issues.... READ ON

#tbt

Fizzled Out: The New Coke Protests of 1985

Everyone was mad about Coke Classic's disappearance, but only one man spent $100,000 doing something about it.... READ ON

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