Let’s be honest: between soaring ticket prices, travel costs, and the general rising cost of living, attending a convention in 2026 is an investment. Everyone is feeling the budget pinch right now, and the first thing to get hit is usually your choice of accommodation. But "budget" doesn't have to mean "boring." Save $$$ and have more fun in a hostel! If you’re looking to offset the cost of your trip without sacrificing comfort or safety, it’s time to look past the sterile (a

yummy! Before it was a day of romance, mid-February was a time of  much messier traditions. Ancient Romans celebrated Lupercalia  from February 13 to 15. Instead of exchanging cards, Roman priests (the Luperci) would sacrifice goats and dogs, then use strips of the hides to slap women and crop fields. Believe it or not, women welcomed this, as it was thought to provide fertility for the coming year. It wasn't exactly "candlelit dinner" vibes, but it was the hottest ticket in

Believe it or not, the "Super Bowl" wasn't always the Super Bowl. In 1967, it was the clunkily named AFL-NFL World Championship Game . The Toy Story:  Lamar Hunt, the owner of the Kansas City Chiefs, suggested the name "Super Bowl" after seeing his children play with a Super Ball —a high-bounce toy from the 1960s. from super ball to super bowl! Roman Numerals:  Those are used because the football season spans two calendar years. The only game to ditch the tradition? Super Bow