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Here Is The 'Dude's Day' Winner

Congrats to the winners, and Happy Father's Day to all the dads! Continue reading…

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Celebrating 120 Years Of UL Lafayette [Video]

On July 14th, 1898, Louisiana Governor Murphy J. Foster signed the establishment of what would become the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Continue reading…

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What's Under The Lincoln Memorial [Video]

These two give you a tour of what's under the Lincoln Memorial all the while telling and showing you little facts that you probably didn't know. Continue reading…

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Here's Why We Say 'OK' [Video]

Have you ever wondered how "OK" became one of the most recognizable words in the world? Continue reading…

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5 Of The Most Mysterious People Who Have Ever Lived [Video]

The unknown has always fascinated me. The legends that have been created around these real people are hard to explain, and where they really came from, went, or who they really were might just...

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Ronald Reagan's Reaction To A Balloon Popping Two Months After Getting Shot...

While President Ronald Reagan was giving a speech in West Berlin a mere two months after having been shot during an assassination attempt, a balloon popped very loudly. Continue reading…

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Guys Discovers Painting He Had Behind A Door Is Worth $1 Million [Video]

Imagine if you had some old painting that's been hanging up in your family's home all of your life. You know a little bit about it, but stuck it behind a door. Then you took it to an antique dealer and...

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Things That Used to Be Taboo, But Aren't Anymore

Looking back on some subjects that weren't usually talked about in polite company, but now are OK. Continue reading…

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10 Most Cajun Things You Could Get For Christmas

If you are looking for that perfect gift for the proud Cajun in your life, we have a few ideas in mind for you. Continue reading…

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Do You Know Why Thanksgiving Is On The Fourth Thursday Of November?

The date wasn't just chosen randomly... Continue reading…

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Color Video Of Downtown Lafayette In The Early 60’s [Watch]

Unless you saw it for yourself, who would have thought that downtown Lafayette was so lively?! Continue reading…

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Portland, Oregon Has A Hipster Santa [Video]

In a day and age when people get offended about everything, here is something that we can all finally agree on. Hipster Santa sucks. Continue reading…

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Hear The First Jazz Recordings Ever [Listen]

99 years ago today (2/26), the Original Dixieland "Jazz" Band was the first to ever record Jazz music. And you can hear it now! Continue reading…

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Pearl Harbor Veterans Who Survived Attacks Can Be Interred With Fallen Shipmates

Pearl Harbor veterans who survived the Japanese attack that led us into World War II can be buried with their fallen shipmates on the USS Arizona. Continue reading…

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WWII Veteran Reunited With Man He Saved From Concentration Camp 71 Years Ago...

Cue the waterworks! Continue reading…

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1700's Fried Chicken Recipe

You might think that fried chicken is a newer, maybe even southern thing. Turns out there's an old English recipe that you can make from 1736. Continue reading…

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Lin-Manuel Miranda Will Retell ‘Hamilton’ on ‘Drunk History’

We’re all still collectively grieving the major cast members of Hamilton leaving the show behind, but with it, their slow TV takeover has begun. Lin-Manuel Miranda himself will even drop by Drunk...

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WWII 8mm Footage [Video]

This US soldier found a camera when he was in Europe after D-Day, and decided to film parts of his journey into Germany. Continue reading…

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Guy Films Himself For 35 Years Then Plays It Backward [Video]

Sam Klemke decided to film himself every year. When he finally finished his yearly videos, he put pieces of them together in reverse order taking you all the way back to 1977. Continue reading…

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‘Drunk History’ Does Stonewall History Better Than Roland Emmerich

The latest episode of ‘Drunk History’ arrives just in time for October’s LGBTQ history month with an episode about the Stonewall Riots, and it’s a way more accurate telling than Roland Emmerich’s...

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The Mardi Gras Moon Pie

Throwing Moon Pies originally began in Mobile , AL, where they are still the catch of choice for the parades there. Here in Lafayette, the tradition is much younger. But why a Moon Pie? Continue reading…

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Vintage Mardi Gras Pics

In honor of Mardi Gras coming up this Tuesday, we'd like to take a trip back in time to the late 1800's/early 1900's. Continue reading…

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David Letterman Introduces Velcro To The Masses In 1984 [Video]

The year of our Lord nineteen hundred and eighty-four was a simpler time. Continue reading…

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Jeremy Renner to Get All Gussied Up as Legendary Gunslinger Doc Holliday

Jeremy Renner has spent most of his time since The Hurt Locker in supporting franchise roles — notably bringing his resting pissedface to the Avengers and recent Mission: Impossible movies. But since...

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Hendrix National Anthem [Video]

Woodstock was a memorable music festival, but this particular performance may be the most famous part of the entire thing. Continue reading…

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1979 Solar Eclipse [Video]

The last time a total solar eclipse was visible in North America there was no social media, and it was glorious! Continue reading…

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A 1994 Best Buy Paper Ad Is A Trip Down Memory Lane [Pics]

It's crazy to see how far we've come in such a short time. Continue reading…

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Vintage Mardi Gras Pics

In honor of Mardi Gras coming up this Tuesday, we'd like to take a trip back in time to the late 1800's/early 1900's. Continue reading…

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The Mardi Gras Moon Pie

Throwing Moon Pies originally began in Mobile , AL, where they are still the catch of choice for the parades there. Here in Lafayette, the tradition is much younger. But why a Moon Pie? Continue reading…

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‘Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood’ Debuted 50 Years Ago – Watch The Very First...

Back in 1968, an icon debuted with one of the greatest children's television programs ever produced. Continue reading…

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Video Of What Life Was Like 20 Years Ago This Week Is Fascinating

There's a YouTube channel dedicated to throwbacks. Meaning, they show us what pop culture was like 20 years ago each week! So it can essentially be a never ending channel! Continue reading…

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Aztec Whistle Emits Terrifying Sound [Video]

Imagine hearing this sound at night, in the woods. Continue reading…

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Lafayette Public Library Shares A Photo Of Bigfoot From Their Archives [Pic]

They dug into their archives and found a photo of Bigfoot visiting the Scott Library branch. The photo is not dated. Continue reading…

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10 Pair Of Old School Shoes From Your Childhood You Couldn’t Live Without [Pics]

When we're young, there are rarely things more important to us than having "the right shoes". For me, thinking back on shoes I had throughout my childhood is a pretty good timeline of memories. As I...

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How Much Was Gas the Year You Started Driving?

Before you start complaining about gas prices, check out how much it was per gallon the year you started driving. Continue reading…

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