The Original Cliffhanger
by A cliffhanger is a popular plot device, to build excitement about the next episode in a series. They first appear in a thousand-year old book of folk tales.
The Origins of Potato Chips
The origins of potato chips can be traced to Thomas Jefferson, by way of an irascible, short-tempered chef in upstate New York.
The Paris End of Melbourne
The east end of Collins Street is often called, The Paris End of Melbourne. The label can be traced to a long demolished café, and its cosmopolitan owner.
The First Metre
It is hard to imagine, but at some point in history, someone sat down and invented the metre. And its origin story, is surprisingly lively.
The Princess Theatre Ghost
The Princess Theatre is one of Melbourne’s most iconic buildings. It is also home to one of the world’s most famous ghosts.
The 8 Greatest Animal Actors
The greatest animal actors were stars of films and TV, often upstaging their human counterparts. Here are 8 of the best.
The Russell Street Bombing
The top part of Russell Street, Melbourne, features one of the city’s most stylish buildings. It was also the setting for one of its most notorious crimes.
The Secret History of Ambien
Ambien is the world’s most popular sleeping tablet. Side effects include; sleep driving, night terrors and sexting.
The Last Thylacine
The last Thylacine died in the Hobart zoo in 1936. Or, did it?
Mungo Man (and Lady)
50 years ago, an archaeological discovery at Lake Mungo in remote NSW turned the history of human evolution on its head. Meet Mungo Man, and Lady.