At 58 letters, Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwyllllantysiliogogogoch is the longest town name in all of Europe. It wasn’t always the town’s name, though—in the 1860s, the name was developed as a way to entice tourists to make the town a stop on their travels. It’s an amalgamation of the Welsh words and names for local landmarks, and it’s probably the best PR stunt of the 1860s—or today. So yeah, welcome to Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwyllllantysiliogogogoch! You don’t need to be able to say it to enjoy your stay.
Chuck Berry Reviews Punk Singles Back In 1980
In a 1980 interview with the zin Jet Lag, Chuck Berry shared his thoughts on the punk anthems of the day.
Watch The Rolling Stones Introduce Howlin’ Wolf To American Audiences In 1965
Howlin’ Wolf’s appearance on Shindig in 1965 was a turning point for music – the time when American teenagers truly understood the power of the blues, even if it took the UK’s Rolling Stones to show it to them. Even though Wolf was known inside his genre, after his Shindig performance however, this new audience that would never buy a blues album followed him as well.
Meet One Of The Last Jukebox Repairman Around
Perry Rosen has always loved tinkering with jukeboxes. The spectacle of the mechanized movements, the golden oldie tunes and the bright lights captivated him. He got his first machine when he was a teenager and then turned his hobby into a career. Now, he’s one of the last jukebox repairmen around.
Bluegrassers Steve ‘N’ Seagulls cover Beastie Boys “Sabotage”
Steve ‘N’ Seagulls and A.V. Undercover make a great pair, considering that the Finnish group is known mostly for doing covers. Their normal modus operandi is metal—their version of AC/DC’s “Thunderstruck” is one of those crazy YouTube sensations—and here, they grab one of the more rocking songs from the Beastie Boys catalog, “Sabotage.”
Norah Jones on The Importance Of “Paid Practice”
When I was in Texas in college and about a year and a half I played in this restaurant twice on weekends. I’d drive into Dallas and play. It was like a nice date night Italian restaurant, kind of big though but they had a grand piano tucked away in a corner and I’d sing. Most of the time no one was listening, or if they were, no clapping then every once and awhile someone would clap after a song then everyone would look up from their diner and start clapping . That seemed more awkward, I almost didn’t want that to happen, it made me blush. It was the best gig I ever had to learn how to sing and play at the same time. – – Norah Jones
The Children’s Miracle Network And I Want You To Inflate A Ballroom From Your Computer Or Phone #BalloonsForChampions
I’m working with Children’s Miracle Network to show 13 incredible kids how much Canada stands behind them and the more than two million children treated across CMN member hospitals.
These kids are Champions who exemplify courage, resilience, compassion, curiosity, and much more.
Helena is this year’s Champion for the SickKids Foundation. When she was just 3 years old, her doctor discovered she had acute lymphoblastic leukemia. She began 841 days of chemotherapy and is now cancer free.
Helena inspires others with courage and strength when she shares her story, and has been working to raise childhood cancer awareness over the past six years.
From March 18th-20th, stand together and show your support for these 13 kids by inflating balloons online. Thanks to some special technology, this can be done from your computer or mobile device.
Please visit the website, inflate a balloon to show their support, and share with your friends and family using #BalloonsForChampions.
The Long And Amazing History Of Bat Dogs And The Loving Baseball Team Who Hired Them
With 27 World Series championships, the New York Yankees have a rich winning tradition. But there’s one tradition in the storied Yankees organization that’s as regal if of somewhat less renown: the “bat dog” family of the Trenton Thunder, the Double-A affiliate.