When the Space Shuttle Columbia lifted off from the Kennedy Space Center on Merritt Island, Fla., for its April 12, 1981 maiden voyage, it ushered in a new and exciting age of space travel and exploration. But as Matthew H. Hersch explains in ‘Dark Star: A New History of the Space Shuttle’ (MIT Press), the … Read more
Viva la revolution — the cocktail revolution that is! “Culturally, Mexicans don’t drink cocktails. That trend only began a few years ago,” said award-winning mixologist Georgina Barbachano of Hanky Panky, which is regularly ranked in the top 20 bars in the Americas. “We drink straight spirits, or just a few simple drinks like a paloma, … Read more
Ralph Amoussou used the works of his namesake to help build his role as Paul Kadjo in “Transatlantic,” a seven-part Netflix series premiering April 7. “I had the chance to have such an amazing mother, who named me after Ralph Ellison,” said Amousso, 33, born in Paris and raised in West Africa. “I read ‘The … Read more
They may not be alive but their outfits are to die for. A British hospital worker is speaking about how he prepares dead people for their graves, saying he dresses the deceased in their finest fashions for the final farewells. Daimon Winters, 49, was recently named the mortuary guardian at New Cross Hospital in Wolverton, … Read more
Inmates at a prison north of Barcelona have produced thousands of clay figurines of world leaders and celebrities with their pants down and defecating, in keeping with a tradition from the northeastern Catalonia region of Spain. Originally the “caganer” (pooper) figures were shepherds hidden among nativity scenes, to be spotted by family and friends, but … Read more
When it comes to the world of A-list Hollywood starlets, Emma Stone has soared to the top of the world. Known for her notable charm—as well as her incredible expanse of talent—the powerhouse, 34, has found widespread acclaim in films like “Birdman,” “LA LA Land,” “The Favourite” and “Cruella.” With a host of nominations and … Read more