Lakes are generally known as peaceful retreats. Popular lake activities include fishing, boating, swimming, camping, and hiking. Lakes represent a way of "getting away from it all" - especially modern distractions such as cell phones and social media... Read more
In Greek mythology, Pegasus was a winged horse. It is said that he "sprang from the blood of the Gorgon Medusa as she was beheaded by the hero Perseus." Another hero named Bellerophon captured Pegasus and rode him in battle but fell from his back trying to reach the heavens. Later, Pegasus became a servant of Zeus and was transformed into a starry constellation... Read more
Cheerleading has been around since at least the 1880s, when college football first became popular at America's Ivy League schools. Participants were then called "yell leaders." Cheerleading combines dance, acrobatics, and flashy attire to encourage the team and stir up the crowd... Read more
Skunks are mammals native to North and South America. They are highly recognizable due to their bold black and white coloration. They are most well-known, however, for their ability to spray a pungent liquid from glands located beneath their tails, which they use to ward off predators... Read more
Milkshakes are dessert beverages made from ice cream and milk. The term "milkshake" was first used in 1885, and early milkshakes contained alcohol. Before the invention of the electric blender, milkshake ingredients had to be crushed and stirred by hand. The popularity of the milkshake increased as blenders and refrigerators became available in the early 1990s... Read more
Princess Peach, formerly known as Princess Toadstool, first appeared in Super Mario Bros. in 1985... Read more
Luigi is Mario's twin brother. He is younger, thinner, and a bit taller than his brother. Luigi debuted in Mario Bros. in 1983. Luigi was originally created to give the game a multiplayer option... Read more
Bowser, also known as King Koopa, is the primary antagonist of the Mario media franchise... Read more
The Simpsons debuted in 1989, and went on to become the longest-running cartoon in history. The satirical comedy captured the hearts of the American public through its depictions of real-world issues and events... Read more
The Simpsons is the "longest-running animated television series in U.S. history," having been on the air since 1989. Short animated clips appeared as early as 1987... Read more
Wolverine, also known as James Howlett, Logan, or Weapon X, is a Marvel Comics character and member of the X-Men. He is a mutant with superhuman strength, retractable claws, animal-like senses, and a rapid healing factor. His is considered an antihero, brooding and capable of deadly force... Read more
Vegeta is a Saiyan, part of a humanoid warrior race from the destroyed planet Vegeta. Only a few Saiyans exist - primarily Vegeta, Goku, and their offspring. Vegeta is... Read more
Disney's version of Snow White may be the most universally known, but the story itself is much older. The German fairy tale was first published by the Brothers Grimm in... Read more
Steven Quartz Universe is a young boy in his early teens. But he's not your average human boy. He's actually a hybrid of an alien known as a "Gem" and a normal human. The Gems are aliens who project a body made of light around a... Read more
Shrek is an ogre "whose fearsome appearance belies a kind heart." He lives in a swamp in the fairytale land of Duloc, frightening away all who bother him. His peaceful existence is... Read more
Optimus Prime, also known as Convoy or Orion Pax, is the leader of the Autobots. The Autobots are Transformers, a robotic alien race from the planet Cybertron that can take on the appearance of vehicles such as cars and trucks... Read more
Freddy Fazbear is the official mascot of Freddy's Pizza. During the day, he holds a microphone and entertains guests as part of the Freddy Fazbear band, alongside fellow characters Bonnie and Chica. When you're working the security night shift, however, this animatronic teddy bear is not so cuddly... Read more
In the popular Halo video game series, protagonist Master Chief Petty Officer John-117 is a Spartan-II commando in the United Nations Space Command's Naval Special Warfare Command. At the present point in the game, this fictional character has over thirty years of... Read more
Peter Pan was first introduced in the novel The Little White Bird in 1902. The play Peter Pan; or, the Boy Who Would Not Grow Up, written by Scottish playwright J. M. Barrie, hit the world stage in 1904. Peter Pan soon became a part of modern mythology... Read more
Bugs Bunny may be one of the most recognizable cartoon characters of all time, second only to Disney's Mickey Mouse. The character was named after his animator and creator, Ben "Bugs" Hardaway. He first made it to the screen in 1938... Read more