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 Most Impressive Guinness World Records Ever Recorded

From the youngest Nobel Laureate to the most hula hoops spun at one time, here are 30 of the most impressive Guinness World Records out there.

25 Celebrities Who Were Blacklisted From Hollywood, Hurting Their Careers

FILE - In this Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2019, file photo, Gina Carano attends the LA premiere of "The Mandalorian" at the El Capitan Theatre in Los Angeles. In a statement Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021, Lucasfilm said Carano is no longer a part of “The Mandalorian” cast after many online called for her firing over a social media post that likened the experience of Jews during the Holocaust to the U.S. political climate. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP, File)

These celebrities were blacklisted from Hollywood for one scandalous reason or another.

25 Most Successful Two-Player Nintendo Games, Ranked

Whether cooperative or competitive, some of the best Nintendo games were made for two.

27 Funniest Questions Asked at Work

Yep, work sucks, but it can also be very funny in the right light.

These Are Our Favorite Pinball Games, Ranked

For decades we’ve been absolutely mad for pinball games — but only 50 can be "the best" out there.

How Did Madonna Earn Her Insanely Large Net Worth?

We are living in a material world, but there can only be one Material Girl. This is how Madonna earned her impressive net worth.

Which No. 1 Song Is the Greatest of All Time?

FILE - The Weeknd performs during the halftime show of the NFL Super Bowl 55 football game on Feb. 7, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. The Weeknd, BTS and Billie Eilish will participate in Global Citizen Live, a 24-hour event on Sept. 21 organized to raise funding and awareness to battle worldwide issues including COVID-19, climate change and extreme poverty. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)

Before streaming, the charts were the arbiters of popular taste, with the luckiest few scoring a “number one” hit song.

30 Best Atari Games, Ranked

We went back through the neon wormhole to unearth the best Atari games of past years.

40 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.

40 Richest Country Singers in the World

The richest country singers have made a lot of money in their careers.

Snoop Dogg's Net Worth Extends Well Beyond Rap

Snoop’s talents have not only made him famous — and an exciting Super Bowl 2022 halftime choice — but also one of the richest rappers with a massive net worth.

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.