It's the 25th anniversary of 9/11. Here's a guide on how to talk to your kids about it today . . .     1. Gently bring up the topic even if they don't. Since today is a significant anniversary, they have likely already seen images from that day at school, on TV, or online. They might have questions that they're not sure how to ask.     2. Gauge how much they already know. Your first question could be, "What do you know about 9/11?" They may have learned stuff in school, or could even have misinformation they got from [...]

Have you ever gone out of your way to visit a famous tourist spot, and then you get there and you're a little disappointed?     Well, this list might save you some time in the future.  A woman visited all 50 states . . . and then revealed the seven tourist spots that are the most overrated.  Here's her list . . .     1.  The Las Vegas Strip.  Head to Fremont Street instead . . . it's just as fun, but half the price.     2.  Times Square     3.  Mount Rushmore     4.  The [...]

On this weeks episode we break down all the movies coming out in the final weekend of the summer movie season. There's a little something for everyone this weekend! Check out the video below to hear our conversation. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dRcHkLY6ISA

Football is just around the corner, if you can believe that . . . which means it's TAILGATING SEASON once again.     Over on Ranker.com, people have been voting for the best TAILGATE FOODS, and the usual suspects are rising to the top.     They're still accepting votes, but right now, hamburgers are #1, followed by chicken wings . . . hot dogs . . . sliders . . . brisket . . . tortilla chips . . . salsa . . . sandwiches . . . short ribs . . . and guacamole.     The Top 20 [...]

On this weeks episode of Popcorn Bucket List, we discuss our favorite Rob Reiner movies in honor of the 40 year anniversary of Stand By Me this weekend. We also preview all the movies coming out to theaters this weekend including some horror, some magic, and some action. Little something for everyone this weekend. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dEc7p_bveXs

Everyone has at least ONE beverage that's dominating their grocery carts and trunk space . . . or front porches, if you're willing to pay a little more to have it delivered to your door.     Instacart just released some data on the most popular sodas (or "pops") on their service, and they also broke it down by state.  One kind DOMINATED most of the country, and it isn't Coke or Pepsi.     Dr. Pepper is huge, especially across the South and West. It's #1 in 17 states, including:  Alaska . . . Arizona . . . Colorado . . [...]

If you've ever heard that the youngest child gets away with everything, therapists say it might be time to retire that old family myth.     Experts say that many youngest siblings don't feel spoiled at all. While some may have experienced more freedom or less strict parenting, many also report feeling underestimated, dismissed, or treated like the family "baby" long into adulthood.     Therapists say that label can create pressure. Some youngest siblings feel they have to be the fun, easygoing peacemaker, even when they're dealing with their own stuff. Others develop people-pleasing habits because they've spent years focusing [...]

Today is International Beer Day!  To celebrate, here are seven myths about beer you might still believe . . .     1.  Drinking a lot of beer gives you a beer belly.     Beer on its own doesn't cause a belly.  It's a combination of too many calories in general and a sedentary lifestyle.     2.  Dark beers are stronger than light beers.     Light beers are lighter in color and body, but that doesn't mean dark beers have more alcohol.  For example, Guinness contains 4.2% ABV . . . while Budweiser is stronger at 5%.   [...]

Some big announcements at last weekends Comic Con, a new Spider-Man movie this weekend... it's a good time to be a Marvel fan. Click the video below to hear our discussion on all the big movie news AND get a preview on the big movie premieres each and every week. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=olrHXVZEcWw&t=3s

There are a lot of reasons we LOVE going to state fairs every year:  Rides and carnival games . . . seeing farm animals up close . . . checking out a concert by someone who used to be famous . . . and witnessing tatted-up Gen Z'ers walking around with oversized stuffed animals.     But the #1 answer is:  THE FOOD . . . most of which is fried or on a stick.  And some states REALLY deliver.     Yelp analyzed their data from reviewers to identify the "Top 10 State Fairs for Festival Foods," and perhaps not [...]