Columbus is central to Steven Spielberg's latest blockbuster, Ready Player One. via Facebook Based on the 2011 novel by Ernest Cline, this sci-fi flick is set in Columbus in 2045. In the fictional world created by Cline, the city is eventually home to the main character, Wade Watts (played by Tye Sheridan). It also hosts the…

From crumbling floorboards to holes in the roof, or prime real estate locations, old buildings have a lot of enemies. The Columbus Landmarks Foundation is a key player in the protection of Columbus' most historic locations. Every year the foundation releases a list of buildings around the capital city that are at risk for demolition,…

Because when it comes to finding a cure for hangovers, there's nothing I wouldn't do for science. Since the dawn of time, man has searched exhaustively for one determinable truth. One answer that would draw meaning and rationality to a cosmos seemingly defined by chaos. A holy grail of knowledge, constantly eluding our grasp but still…

Less than a year ago, Pat and Gracie's Kitchen & Tavern opened in Graceland Shopping Center off of N High Street. The restaurant is known for its delicious burgers, appetizers so good you have to order more than one, and a bar that means business. And everything comes with a side order of Columbus history.…

Anime conventions have a distinct sound, I realized. An electronic bass thudded off in the background, buried beneath a boppy little synth tune as it cut into an overly dramatic refrain. The high pitched staticky consonants of Japanese spoken from video games and animated shows echoed off the walls on both sides of me. Then…

For the last 10 years, the guys at BrewDog have been carving out a place for themselves in the world of beer. What started as a two-man operation in mom’s garage has grown into a billion dollar business with countless bars in cities across the globe. From their Brewery in Ellon, Scotland to their brand…

From psychics to platonic cuddling, these are 10 meetup groups you're going to want to see for yourself. It’s easy to get locked into that social media grind. You get stuck socializing with a computer or cellphone screen instead of making actual contact with other actual human beings. Days or weeks go by before you suddenly…

The thing I will always remember most about my high school days is the cold. Standing outside at the bus stop early on a winter morning, shivering as I anxiously shuffle from foot to foot. I wasn't alone though, there were about 4 or 5 of us miserable souls all bundled up and waiting on the…