The Taco Bell Dog: Gidget
The Taco Bell dog, Gidget, was a 12-pound Chihuahua that was in the right place at the right time to become a big star. Taco Bell Dog Discovered Sue Chipperton, […]
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Sports, Cars & Other Pastimes
Pop culture is as American as apple pie. Enjoy the stories behind favorite hobbies, sports, and collectibles.
Roscoe (Fatty) Arbuckle’s Dog, Luke
Fatty Arbuckle’s dog, Luke, was one of the most talented stars of silent films. In a day when camera tricks were technologically not possible, Luke is seen jumping from one
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The Delacorte Clock in Central Park Zoo
The Delacorte Clock in Central Park has been delighting families with its carousel of animals dancing to musical chimes since it was first created in 1965. The musical clock built
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James Reese Europe: Bandleader Who Popularized Jazz and Ragtime
James Reese Europe (1880-1919) was a gifted musician who achieved numerous firsts in bringing African-American musicians and music into the mainstream. As a conductor and composer, he is credited with
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Black America: An 1895 Stage Extravaganza for the North
Black America was the brainchild of Nate Salsbury (1846-1902), the man who was also behind the very successful, long-running Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show. In 1894, Salsbury found Brooklyn’s Ambrose
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Marshall Major Taylor: Champion Cyclist
Marshall “Major” Taylor (1878-1932) was a champion cyclist who set numerous world records and was the first African-American cyclist to become an international sports star. At the time Taylor raced,
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