Author Archives: Bruce Littlefield
Pop Culture Pop-Up – Conjunction Junction
#SchoolhouseRock was created by David McCall, who noticed his kids had a much easier time remembering the lyrics to rock songs than they did keeping track of times tables. The first song, “Three Is a Magic Number,” was written by … Continue reading
Gossip – Simon Says
“Goodbye!” Simon Cowell has announced that this will be his last season of the Paula-less American Idol. Panic ensues! “Who will replace him?” “The show will die.” “It’s the beginning of the end.” I don’t think it’s that hard to … Continue reading
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History of Fun – Hula Hoops!
There are few toys simpler or more fun than the Hula Hoop. The Hula Hoop was born in 1957, when an Australian company began manufacturing large wooden rings for sale. The rings quickly caught the attention of Wham-O who began … Continue reading
American Icons – The Simpsons
The Simpsons has been lampooning society for 20 years! Here’s Homer Simpson with a Top 10: “There’s never a good time to tell your wife you wanna go on “Wife Swap.” D’oh! “The Simpsons’’ celebrates it’s 20th anniversary with the … Continue reading
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American Fun – No pants subway ride
The No Pants! Subway Ride is an annual event staged by Improv Everywhere every January in New York City. Pants fall today 01-10-10 on unsuspecting New Yorkers. You have to love the joyful scenes Improv Everywhere has pulled off since … Continue reading
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Pop Culture Pop-Up – Weebles
WEEBLES WOBBLE Remember Weebles, the roly-poly toys from the 1970s? Shaped like eggs with a weighted bottom, they wobbled when pushed, but would always right themselves, hence the slogan “Weebles wobble, but they don’t fall down.” I had numerous sets … Continue reading
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American icons – The Smiley
Use of the internet and “emoticons” have made him (and his various friends and family) ubiquitous these days, but have you ever wondered about the origins of the Smiley Face? He was invented in 1964 by Harvey Ball. A life … Continue reading
Life 101 – Health Tip
Top Doc Advice: Was out to dinner last night with Dr. Bill Gray, head of cardiovascular studies at Columbia University Medical Center, and he gave me a #health tip. If you’re having a physical, ask that your blood pressure be … Continue reading
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American Fun – Getting Outside
The National Wildlife Federation is encouraging families to make a resolution to spend more time outside in 2010. Make the “be out there resolution” and receive the “know, go, and grow” toolkit with facts, fun tips, and tools to help … Continue reading
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Perfect ’10
There will be many perfect moments in 2010. Here’s one from the first Sunday in the New Year. Watch as Florida’s Chandler Parsons sinks a 75 footer to give the Gators a win over NC State at the buzzer in … Continue reading
