Alternate Universe Creature From The Black Lagoon | AI Reimagining | Cryptid Creations

 Written By Ken Hulsey

Since the classic monster movie Creature from the Black Lagoon is airing on Svengoolie tonight, I decided to have some fun this afternoon. I plugged in various parameters into an AI image generator to see what kind of visuals it would produce based on the film. I described the monster, the lead actress Julie Adams as Kay Lawrence, the Amazon lake setting, and the 1950s era. The resulting images were an interesting, if quirky, take on the iconic creature.

New Mexico Upsets Marquette 75-66 | Donovan Dent Scores 21 Points in March Madness Victory

CLEVELAND (AP) — Donovan Dent scored 21 points and No. 10 seed New Mexico took control late in the second half to defeat seventh-seeded Marquette 75-66 on Friday night in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.

Route 66 in New Mexico - Classic Sights & Awe-Inspiring Scenery | New Mexico TRUE

The United States embarked on an ambitious plan in 1926 to connect rapidly urbanizing cities with rural communities across more than half the country. As the post-World War I economy began to rely on motor vehicles to transport crops, goods, and people from the furthest corners of every state into the cities for travel and trade, the government endeavored to use as much existing road as possible to link these areas. Thus, Route 66 was born - a connected system of dirt and gravel roads made passable for car traffic, allowing adventurous travelers to drive all the way from Chicago to Santa Monica.

How Smart Are We Anyway? - Are We All Turning Into Morons?

Written By Ken Hulsey

Lately, I've been questioning the collective intelligence of the human race. It seems like I'm bombarded daily with an endless parade of stupidity. I don't mean to imply that I'm the brightest person around - far from it. I consider myself above average in intelligence, but my recent conversations have led me to believe that I'm an intellectual compared to most people.

Is the Earth Round or Flat? | Exploring the Evidence on Both Sides

 Have you ever wondered if the world is really a globe spinning through space? Well, it turns out there's a lot of evidence that points to the Earth actually being flat! Many people who have looked into it believe that the North Pole sits at the center, with all the continents spread out around it floating in a giant pond. Antarctica forms a massive ice wall that encircles the outer edge, holding in the oceans. And get this - the whole flat earth is covered by an enormous dome! Wild, right?

The True History of St. Patrick's Day | Irish Culture & Heritage

The modern St. Patrick's Day celebrations, characterized by commercial lucky charms and green beer, have very little to do with the actual historical figure of the saint. It took centuries for the holiday to accumulate the elements that now seem integral to its observance.

New Mexico vs Marquette - NCAA March Madness First Round

 From the University of New Mexico 

The New Mexico men’s basketball team is headed to Cleveland for the opening weekend of the 2025 NCAA Tournament. The Lobos, who earned an at-large selection after winning the Mountain West regular season title, are the No. 10 seed in the South Region and will play No. 7 seed Marquette in a first round game on Friday at Rocket Arena.

The Blues Brothers (1980) - John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd's Iconic Comedy | Retro Cinema Classics

The Blues Brothers, released in 1980, is a beloved musical comedy film that has become a cult classic. Directed by John Landis, the movie stars John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd as "Joliet" Jake and Elwood Blues, two brothers on a "mission from God" to save the Catholic orphanage where they grew up. Jake and Elwood, characters originally developed from a musical sketch on Saturday Night Live, set out to reunite their old R&B band and organize a big concert to raise the $5,000 needed to pay the orphanage's property tax bill. Along the way, they are pursued by the police, the Illinois Nazi Party, and Jake's jilted fiancée (played by Carrie Fisher) trying to kill them, and Jake's jilted fiancée. The film is packed with unforgettable musical numbers featuring some of the biggest names in R&B, blues and soul, including electrifying performances by James Brown, Cab Calloway, Aretha Franklin, Ray Charles, and John Lee Hooker. Set in and around Chicago, the movie also showcases the city's iconic architecture, neighborhoods and attractions as Jake and Elwood race through the streets in their signature Bluesmobile, a repurposed police car. With a star-studded cast rounded out by the likes of John Candy, Charles Napier, and Henry Gibson, The Blues Brothers is a wild, exuberant ride filled with sidesplitting laughs, incredible music, and unforgettable moments that have solidified its place as one of the greatest comedy films of all time.

Carter-Kelley Lumber Co 2-6-0 Steam Locomotive No 3 | Texas Forestry Museum, Lufkin

 Photos and Story By Ken Hulsey

Yesterday, my travels took me through Lufkin, one of my favorite cities in East Texas. I've been wanting to check out the old railroading equipment at the Texas Forestry Museum, so I made sure to set aside time on this trip to visit.

Admission to the museum is surprisingly free, so I was able to stroll right up to their wonderful displays without any issues. I was struck by the number of families taking advantage of the warm spring day to enjoy the museum's outdoor attractions, with some even having picnics on the lawn.

Jessica Cruz, the People's Green Lantern - Green Lantern Corps | DC Comics

 From DC Comics by Alex Jaffe 

DC animation fans have been lighting up over the recent announcement of My Adventures with Green Lantern. It’s our first Green Lantern animated series in twelve years, but this time, it’s not Hal Jordan in the lead. We’re taking the ring out for a spin with Jessica Cruz, costar of DC Super Hero Girls and Justice League vs. the Fatal Five.