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Fleetwood Mac’s “Landslide” Finally Cracks the Billboard Hot 100, After 50 Years

“Landslide” is one of those songs that feels too big, too iconic, and too emotionally baked into pop culture to still have firsts left.

And yet, nearly 50 years after Fleetwood Mac released it, the song has just debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 thanks to the series finale of “Stranger Things”.

Nearly five decades after its release, Fleetwood Mac’s iconic 1975 song “Landslide” has debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 for the very first time, landing at an impressive #41.

“Landslide” has long been one of Fleetwood Mac’s most beloved songs, the kind of track that feels permanently woven into pop culture. It is regularly cited as a fan favorite, shows up on countless best-of lists, and has been covered by artists across genres. Still, despite all that love, the original studio version had never actually cracked Billboard’s main singles chart.

That makes this moment especially wild. A song that has sold more than two million units and is certified two-times platinum by the RIAA is only now officially a Hot 100 hit. It turns out cultural impact and chart history do not always line up neatly.

This is not “Landslide’s” first brush with the charts, though. A live version of the song reached #51 back in 1998, thanks to Fleetwood Mac’s massively successful live reunion album “The Dance”. That release introduced the song to a whole new generation at the time, much like “Stranger Things” has done now.

The latest surge proves, once again, just how powerful TV soundtracks can be.

“Stranger Things” has a solid track record of reviving older songs and pushing them into the streaming era spotlight, and “Landslide” is the newest beneficiary. Viewers heard it during a major emotional moment, immediately searched for it, streamed it, and sent it climbing straight onto the charts.

For Fleetwood Mac fans, this chart debut feels long overdue. For everyone else, it is a reminder that great songs do not expire. Sometimes they just wait patiently for their moment, even if that moment comes almost 50 years later.

Pop Culture Has Basically Ruined These Once-Normal Baby Names

Baby names and pop culture are now permanently intertwined, and Lifehacker.com just proved it with a list of once-normal baby names that pop culture completely hijacked.

These are names that used to blend right in at roll call. Now they come with baggage, memes, and nonstop jokes.

Take Karen. Once a perfectly nice, friendly-sounding name, it is now internet shorthand for an entitled, rule-obsessed white lady who demands to speak to the manager. That reputation is not going away anytime soon.

Mario is another casualty. Before video games ruled the world, Mario was just a name. Now it is nearly impossible to separate it from a mustached plumber who jumps on turtles and yells “It’s-a me!”

Chad followed the same meme-heavy path as Karen. It has become shorthand for an aggressive alpha dudebro stereotype, whether that is fair or not to all the perfectly normal Chads out there.

Some names were taken down by major events instead of memes.

Katrina is a big one. Hurricanes rarely ruin human names, but Hurricane Katrina was so devastating that the association stuck permanently.

Then there is Hermione. Before Harry Potter, it was considered unusual but elegant. Now it screams wizard, wand, and Gryffindor house pride, whether parents intend that or not.

Adolph is in a league of its own. It is arguably the most negatively associated name of all time, and it never recovered.

Technology has also entered the baby name battlefield. Siri and Alexa are now known as digital assistants that listen to you at home, which makes yelling your child’s name in public feel a little weird. Siri was never exactly common, but Alexa absolutely was.

Some names just fell victim to language itself. Dick and Fanny were once standard names, but slang had other plans.

Donald now carries unavoidable associations too, both political and cartoonish, thanks to Donald Trump and Donald Duck. Waldo will forever invite “Where’s Waldo?” jokes, and Damien has been linked to supernatural evil ever since “The Omen” terrified audiences in 1976.

And finally, Guy. No single pop culture villain here, it is just become the ultimate generic placeholder, as in “just some guy,” unless you are thinking about Flavortown.

Moral of the story: when naming a baby, you are not just naming a person. You are naming a future adult who will live with everyone else’s pop culture references forever.

The Kids Science Kit That Came With Real Uranium Recently Sold for $16,500

A PlayStation 5 is a great gift, sure. But it probably will not scramble your DNA or give you a fun introduction to radioactive materials. Kids in the early 1950s, however, had options.

One of the most dangerous toys ever sold just went up for auction in December of 2024, and someone paid more than $16,000 to own it. The item is called the Gilbert U-238 Atomic Energy Lab, a kids science kit from 1950 that came with something you would absolutely never find in a toy aisle today: Actual uranium.

The kit was created by A.C. Gilbert, the same guy behind Erector Sets. At the time, America was obsessed with science, nuclear power, and anything that sounded futuristic. So naturally, someone thought, “What if we gave kids radioactive material and called it educational?”

The Atomic Energy Lab included four small glass jars, each containing a tiny amount of radioactive material.

Kids could use the included Geiger counter to measure radiation levels at home, which sounds less like a toy and more like the opening scene of a superhero origin story. Technically, it was considered safe as long as the jars stayed sealed. Playing with the kit still exposed users to about as much radiation as you would get from spending a full day in the sun.

That said, common sense suggests at least one kid absolutely opened those jars. Possibly multiple kids. Possibly while snacking.

The set has long been called one of the most dangerous toys ever sold. Radar Magazine once ranked it the second most dangerous toy of all time, losing the top spot only to lawn darts, which feels like a fair fight.

The Gilbert U-238 Atomic Energy Lab was only sold for a short time between 1950 and 1951, and it sold for $49.50 . . . which is is around $650 today.

Fewer than 5,000 kits were ever made. It was eventually pulled from the market due to government restrictions and the increasing difficulty of sourcing uranium, which is probably for the best.

Today, full kits are extremely rare, especially ones in good condition.

So if you are struggling to figure out what to get someone who already has every gaming console known to man, just remember, there was a time when parents wrapped up radioactive science kits and put them under the Christmas tree. And somehow, humanity survived.

Is 2026 the New 2016? #BringBack2016 Is Trending

It is 2026, and somehow the most cutting-edge trend on social media is… 2016. Yes, really. A full decade later, people are flocking back to peak Obama-era internet vibes under the hashtag #BringBack2016.

According to TikTok, searches for “2016” have jumped a ton, and more than 55 million videos have recently been made using 2016-style filters. And Spotify reports a massive spike in playlists labeled “2016.” The internet has officially decided skinny jeans, Vine energy, and unhinged joy are back on the menu.

Sure, old trends becoming new again is nothing shocking. Fashion, music, and pop culture are built on nostalgia cycles. But usually that takes a generation or two. This time, it only took ten years, which feels suspiciously fast. Something clearly broke along the way.

There is no single explanation for why 2016 is trending again, but one popular theory is that Gen Z is already over 2026 and wants a full-on cultural factory reset. Early 2016 is being remembered as a time when things felt simpler, and more optimistic.

The internet was still chaotic, but in a fun way, not a soul-sucking way.

This revival is not just about throwback fashion or blurry filters. People are bringing back old-school social media challenges… along with the music, memes, and overall vibe of that era.

The current online landscape is bloated with A.I. junk. Social media now feels heavily curated, overly edited, and aggressively performative. Everything looks promoted, optimized, and just a little too polished to feel real.

Back in 2016, feeds were messier and more spontaneous. Videos were bad on purpose. Trends felt organic. Not everything was trying to sell you something or go viral through an algorithmic obstacle course.

So for now, people are rewinding the clock, chasing an internet that felt more human and less exhausting.

(And if you are already feeling nostalgic, the latest of the weekly “10 Things That Happened 10 Years Ago” series is live on TheTopicalFruit.com.)

Adam Sandler Lists the 10 Reasons He Knows He’s Old

Adam Sandler has never been shy about poking fun at himself, but he really leaned into it while being honored at the AARP Movies for Grownups Awards.

The Sandman received a Career Achievement Award, and shared his personal list of “10 Reasons Why I Know I’m F***ing Old.” And yes, it went exactly where you think it did.

Here’s a recap of all 10 from his speech:

1. “The other day, I had to swallow a Viagra just to take a [pee]. And of course I had to call my doctor because of [pee] lasting for more than four hours.”

2. “When I sit down, it sounds like a semi-truck driving over a family of lobsters cracking their knuckles and eating Pop Rocks.”

3. “My tongue only has one taste bud left. Everything I eat now tastes like oatmeal, except oatmeal which tastes like Vaseline.”

4. Using a font so big that his texts “can be read by anyone with a window seat on a Delta flight.”

5. “[Using] a Dude Wipes on my pee-hole.”

6. “When I dive to the bottom of the pool, most of my back skin stays floating on top of the water.”

7. “At my high school reunions, I spend most of the night saying, ‘I’m so sorry to hear that.'”

8. None of his toenails are the same color anymore and they look like “a box of Crayola crayons” when he takes his socks off.

9. “I called the Depend diaper headquarters and asked them if they ever considered getting into the sweatpants game.”

9.5. (He wrote a second #9 in case the first one didn’t work.) “My testicles are sagging so low that I now have to walk while wearing four shoes.”

10. He starts a movie and falls asleep almost immediately. Quote, “To every one of you fellow artists out there who are getting all the accolades, I must say I loved the first 30 seconds of all of your movies.”

The Funniest Things Americans Got Stuck in Their Butts Last Year

Every year, Defector.com does the brave, butt-clenching work of combing through the federal database of emergency room visits to uncover the most bizarre (and hilarious) objects Americans managed to get lodged inside themselves.

And 2025 did not disappoint.

If you’re wondering how items like a turkey baster, a sandal, and even a doorknob ended up where the sun doesn’t shine, you’re not alone. But yes, all of them made this year’s highlight reel of “unexpected insertions.”

Among the 50 unfortunate—and extremely creative—entries were:

A shampoo bottle, with the classic excuse: “I slipped in the shower.” (Sure, buddy.)
A full-sized baseball, reportedly for “curiosity.”
A pair of pliers used to retrieve a lost sex toy… which also got stuck. (That’s irony you can feel.)
A light bulb (a classic mistake with an extremely risky glow-up).
And a handful of uncooked pasta, because nothing says “al dente” like a trip to the ER.

Men and women both had, let’s say, unique entries. The women’s list included a Tide Pod, a plastic mermaid, and—somehow—two spoons. The men’s side? Oh, just your everyday chess piece, apple core, paperclip, guitar string, and an Allen wrench. One guy even managed to insert a pair of headphones. We assume he was just trying to feel the bass differently.

While it’s easy to laugh (because it’s honestly very funny), we also owe a big round of applause to the medical professionals who remove these things with a straight face and probably a lot of internal screaming.

So, whether you’re spring-cleaning your nightstand or trying to spice up your weekend, maybe keep this list in mind. And remember: If it doesn’t have a flared base… it doesn’t belong there.

Your Favorite Band Was Probably Locked In by 7th Grade, and That Explains a Lot

If someone played the music you were obsessed with in seventh grade, would you proudly sing along or immediately ask them to turn it off?

According to a new survey, there is a very good chance that the songs you loved back then are still shaping your tastes today, whether you want to admit it or not.

Ticketing company TickPick surveyed more than 1,000 people and asked when they first heard their all-time favorite band. The average answer was age 13, which lines up almost perfectly with seventh grade. In other words, your musical destiny was probably sealed around the same time you were figuring out lockers, awkward crushes, and how to survive middle school.

That age also lines up with another milestone. People said they were first exposed to explicit music at around 12 and a half. So right as music started getting a little more rebellious, it also became a lot more meaningful.

That combination might explain why those early favorites stick so hard.

When it comes to what actually shaped people’s music tastes growing up, friends were the biggest influence by far. Sixty-six percent of respondents said their friends played the biggest role. Radio came in next at 59%, followed by movies at 52%. Parents also mattered more than you might expect, with 48% citing their father and 45% their mother as influences. TV, concerts and festivals, and siblings rounded out the list.

Speaking of siblings, nearly half of the people who said a sibling influenced their music taste admitted it was usually an older sibling introducing them to music their parents probably would not have approved of. That feels like a timeless tradition. Big brothers and sisters have been sneaking questionable CDs and playlists to younger siblings forever.

Parents, meanwhile, are not exactly subtle about their musical opinions. Sixty-four percent said they have actively tried to influence their kids’ musical tastes.

Indie rock parents are the most aggressive about it, with 75% admitting they try to pass their favorite artists on to their kids. Fans of hard rock were close behind at 69%, followed by jazz lovers at 67%.

Classic rock, heavy metal, country, and folk fans all landed at 64%. On the other end of the spectrum, punk rock and pop fans were tied at 62% for being the least likely to push their tastes on their kids. The thinking there is probably that kids will find those genres on their own anyway. There is a reason Hot Topic somehow refuses to die.

Among parents who do try to influence their kids, 23% said it was important that their kids like their favorite artists, while 27% said it was important their kids like their favorite genres. Truly, the stakes have never been lower, and yet the passion remains high.

So if you still love the same bands you discovered in middle school, you are not stuck in the past. You are just extremely normal.

Soccer Knocks Baseball Out of America’s Top Three Favorite Sports

Sorry, baseball. Your long run as America’s third favorite sport is officially over.

A new poll from The Economist shows soccer has moved ahead of baseball in the U.S. popularity rankings, marking a pretty big shift in how Americans say they feel about sports right now. Football is still the undisputed king, basketball remains comfortably in second place, but the real drama happens just below that.

According to the poll, American football is the clear favorite sport in the country, with 36 percent of respondents saying it’s their top choice. That’s not shocking. Sundays still belong to the NFL, not to mention Mondays and Thursdays. And Saturdays are all about college ball.

Basketball comes in second with 17 percent. Again, no surprise there. The NBA has massive star power, a strong social media presence, and games that fit nicely into highlight clips and group chats.

Here is where things get interesting.

Soccer now sits in third place, with 10 percent of Americans naming it their favorite sport. Baseball comes in just behind it at 9 percent. It is a slim margin, but enough to officially bump baseball out of the top three.

That shift feels symbolic. Baseball has long been tied to the idea of America’s pastime, even if that label has been debated for years. Meanwhile, soccer’s rise has been steady. Major League Soccer keeps expanding, international leagues are easier than ever to watch, and younger fans have grown up seeing soccer as a normal part of the sports landscape instead of something “foreign.”

Hockey lands in fifth place, with 4 percent of Americans calling it their favorite sport. After that, things get crowded. Tennis, boxing, and MMA all tie at 3 percent, followed by golf at 2 percent.

None of this means baseball is disappearing, of course.

It still has a massive history, loyal fans, and a long season that fills summer nights. But the poll does suggest that cultural momentum is shifting. Faster-paced sports, global stars, and constant access through streaming and social media are changing how people choose their favorites.

For soccer fans, this is a big moment. For baseball fans, it might sting a little. Either way, America’s sports pecking order is no longer as predictable as it once was.

Martha Stewart Has a Mashed Potato Hack, and It’s So Simple

If the mashed potatoes you make are always bland, Martha Stewart has a game-changing tip that will up your potato game.

And no, it has nothing to do with peeling technique, potato variety, or how aggressively you whisk. According to Martha, the secret to ultra creamy, ultra dreamy mashed potatoes is simple: CREAM CHEESE.

During a visit to the Today show, Martha dropped the wisdom she picked up from her mom. Her method is built on classic basics like butter and milk, but with one rich upgrade that apparently makes all the difference. As she put it, “My mother’s mashed potatoes, secret ingredient. Cream cheese with the butter and milk.”

The internet did what the internet always does, and people quickly split into Team Martha and Team Absolutely Not. Some commenters praised the idea for adding tang and extra richness. Others declared their loyalty to alternatives like sour cream or Greek yogurt, both of which also bring a little zip to the bowl without as much decadence.

The fun part is that none of this changes the basics. Mashed potatoes are still one of the most forgiving dishes on the table. Whether you go rustic and lumpy, silky and whipped, buttery, tangy, garlicky, roasted, or dairy-free, adding cream cheese just gives you one more option to test while everyone is in the kitchen sneaking samples.

If you want to test the Martha method for yourself, she shared the tip on air. And she posted her full recipe online, which keeps things simple but indulgent.

TikToker Learns the Hard Way That Sunroofs Have Drains (Yes, That’s a Thing)

If you’ve ever bragged about your car’s sunroof, there’s a detail you probably didn’t know… and it might be quietly turning your vehicle into a mobile aquarium.

A woman on TikTok named Isa went viral after posting a video showing water leaking through the roof of her Subaru. The culprit? A clogged sunroof drain. Which, yes, apparently exists.

Isa summed up what every sunroof owner was thinking when she said, “So was someone gonna tell me that if you have a sunroof, there’s a sunroof drain? And if you don’t check it, you could flood your car? ’Cause no one told me!”

Cue the collective meltdown in the comments. Some people were shocked to learn such a thing exists, while others accused her of lying. She wasn’t. Sunroofs really do have tiny drains designed to channel water away… kind of like your car’s own plumbing system… but they can get clogged with dirt, leaves, or tree sap if you park under trees or drive on dusty roads.

Isa lives in a heavily wooded area, so her drain hose basically filled up with nature. She showed the damage, and it looks gnarly… kinda like a streak of mold across the roof above her head.

The good news is, you can have a mechanic check it during routine maintenance… or, if you’re feeling brave, you can clean it yourself with a special tool, or just by pumping air through it.

So yeah, your sunroof might look cool on a nice day, but ignore its secret drain long enough and you’ll be driving a very expensive kiddie pool.

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