Brian Myles

The state of Missouri certainly can lay claim to some fun facts and interesting things. Real estate brokerage firm Movoto has put together a list of several things the "Show-Me" state can boast.

The list of artists who would not be defined as "country" by any mainstream country fan, but have had country hits, is pretty substantial. Several rock and pop stars have either tried their hand at a country song or album over the years, while a few kind of had "accidental" country hits. Here are some of them:

There are a lot of weird and funny smartphone apps out there these days. I came across a new one the other day called "Cuddlr" that locates people in your area who are available to cuddle with, for those times when you just need to be held. I'm sure nothing weird will ever come out of that.

The real names of many of your favorite country stars may surprise you. Could you get used to calling Tim McGraw "Sam," or Garth Brooks "Troyal?" Probably not.

The true meaning behind the name of each state in America isn't always what you might think. An article by Opposing Views has shed light on what our state names really mean.

There is a lot of creativity out there when it comes to what people name their Wi-Fi networks in an attempt to keep others from stealing their service, or often just to be funny and give the neighbors a chuckle. Here are some of the best ones we've come across.

As times change, so do popular names for newborn babies.

If you've ever wondered who the best-selling musical artist is from you're home state, there's a map for that. Radio.com complied sales figures based on artists and the states they call home, and came up with some interesting stuff.

A map put together by Business Insider shows the most popular TV shows that are set in each state in the U.S.

John Wood Community College in Quincy will be holding a "Zombie Obstacle Run" on Saturday, October 24.