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Everyone is allowed a level of eccentricity. Idiosyncratic behavior is a staple of human DNA, the thing that keeps us weird, and away from the norm of solely watching network television medical programs and eating fast food. It’s good for…

Negin Farsad, Monday, January 16, 2023 Such a treat in which to star to stand-up comedy week. Negin Farsad is an Iranian-American-Muslim female stand-up comedian who is fond of fart jokes and more serious fare such as being part of…

Leah Rudick is an actor, screenwriter and comedian based in Los Angeles who makes self-generated solo sketches on TikTok and Instagram that usually get 15 million+ likes at a shot. Andrew Rudick is a writer, actor and stand-up comedian who…

As stand-up comedian and renowned actor Mike Epps continues his live show march across the United States – January and Jackson, MS, February and Las Vegas – one thing remains abundantly clear: to a great portion of his audience, Epps…

Key Takeaways: The Consolidation Act of 1854, also known as the “Act of Consolidation,” was a game-changing piece of legislation that fundamentally altered the political and physical landscape of Philadelphia. The law sought to address issues such as confusion and…

Key Takeaways:  The Treaty of Shackamaxon was signed in 1682 between William Penn, the founder of Pennsylvania, and the Lenape tribe. The treaty, also known as the “Great Treaty,” was signed near present-day Kensington and set the tone for Penn’s…

Personal Stories and Scientific Research on Hook Ups You may recall the copious handwringing of the early aughts about the threats of hookup culture. There were op-eds, advice books, research articles, and blogs- oh jeez there were blogs- about the…

On the evening before the long-awaited publication of his memoirs, Spare, Prince Harry – a royal title he wants to keep, but only if he gets his own way by whining through the process – drank tequila shots with Stephen Colbert…

Remember the Golden Globe Awards? Initially created by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association in 1944, these awards were designed to recognize excellence in both American and international film and television – the only ceremony to do so, mixing the once-lowly…

Atsuko Okatsuka, Monday, January 9, 2023 YouTube and TikTok sensation (remember her viral “Drop Challenge”?) Atsuko Okatsuka dropped her debut HBO hour-long special, The Intruder, in 2022, and immediately proved that the pleasure of (and acceptance for) her stand-up bits…