Eric Althoff

Eric Althoff is also contributor to The Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, Napa Valley Register and elsewhere. He is the former Entertainment and Travel Editor for The Washington Times, where he conducted interviews with filmmakers, professional musicians, politicians and cultural figures. His stories entailed covering such high-profile events as the Oscars in Los Angeles and the Kentucky Derby in Louisville. He has visited all 50 states and has written extensive travel stories about every section of the country, from Boston to Alaska and Alabama to the Midwest and the Rocky Mountains.

30 Closed Restaurant Chains We Wish Were Still Open

For every McDonald’s, there are dozens of failed restaurant chains. Here are the ones we miss the most.

Most Valuable Action Figures of All Time

The rarest toys are worth millions of dollars.

45 of the Most Underrated NES Titles Ever

Sure, there was “Mario,” “Zelda” and “Tetris,” but these lesser-known NES games truly had something fun to offer.

Richest Country Singers in the World

They have a lot of money.

How Snoop Dogg Became One of the Richest Rappers

Snoop’s talents and drive have not only made him famous but also one of the richest rappers in the world.

30 Weirdest Music Videos Ever Produced, Ranked

When some of the most eccentric musicians out there also got their hands on video equipment, the results could be extremely strange music videos.

30 Dangerous Movie Stunts That Took Serious Expertise

Movie stunts are dangerous even at the best of times — and, sometimes, they are deadly.