Nic Cage Unpeeled
Seriously, if you found such an amazing treasure as this Nic Cage wearing a banana peel blanket while thrifting, why on earth would you leave
The Birth of Desert Rock: The Legend of the Generator Parties
Picture this: You’re behind the steering wheel of a rusted out van. Beneath you, the tires roll and bump over the uneven desert ground. The
Jimmy Carter’s Gas Crisis
On November 12, 1979, President Jimmy Carter responds to a potential threat to national security by stopping the importation of petroleum from Iran. Earlier that
Halloween at The Drive In
In 1978, John Carpenter’s Halloween was released on October 25th. It was groundbreaking in several ways. The first is its famously modest budget. Low-budget horror
Vampire myths originated with a real blood disorder
The concept of a vampire predates Bram Stoker’s tales of Count Dracula — probably by several centuries. But did vampires ever really exist? The ConversationIn
Night of the Demons
In the pantheon of goofy, gory and trashy ’80s horror movies, 1988’s Night of the Demons is one of the best. Directed by Kevin Tenney,
Battlefield Vietnam: The Great Beer Strike of 1969
During the summer of 1969, I was halfway through my first tour in Vietnam. Unlike veterans during World War II and the Korean War, Vietnam
Custom Vans: Symbols of The Open-Road Dream
Custom vans in the 1970s were rolling expressions of freedom, creativity, and counterculture cool. Built on platforms like the Ford Econoline, Chevy G-series, and Dodge
Bud of California
Bud of California was a major California-based producer of vegetables, including lettuce, broccoli, cauliflower, celery, and ready-to-eat salads. Known historically for pioneering vacuum-cooled lettuce, they
A Brief History of the Ferris Wheel
In late 1890, Daniel Burnham, the eminent architect charged with turning a boggy square mile of Chicago into a world-dazzling showpiece, assembled an all-star team
What Happened to the Hippies?
I like to keep a level of distance between myself and Stream of Social Conscience. For me, it’s a level of emotional shyness, and also
Hot Weiners of Raleigh
The Roast Grill Hot Weiners has been serving hot dogs since 1940. The tiny family-run spot serves only weiners and some Greek desserts along with