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97 years ago today, January 17, 1929, Popeye the Sailor Man made his first appearance in the King Features comic strip Thimble Theatre. The spinach-loving sailor soon became so popular that the strip was eventually renamed after him. In 1933, Fleischer Studios—run by Max and Dave Fleischer—adapted Popeye and the Thimble Theatre characters into a series of theatrical cartoon shorts for Paramount Pictures. These cartoons became some of the most beloved of the 1930s, with production continuing through 1957 under both Fleischer and later Paramount’s Famous Studios. Today, the shorts are owned by Turner Entertainment and distributed by Warner Bros. Popeye’s cultural impact is undeniable—TV Guide ranked him #20 on its "50 Greatest Cartoon Characters of All Time" list in 2002. #Popeye #ThimbleTheatre #ClassicCartoons #AnimationHistory #1930sCartoons #SpinachPower #WarnerBros #FleischerStudios

Boston’s dive bars ranked among America’s best

Boston locals, you might want to brag a little—two of our city’s classic dive bars just landed spots on the national Top 20 for best bar food! The Dugout Café cracked the top 10, and Corner Pub made the list at #20, according to a new survey of 3,000 Americans. These unpretentious spots are serving up eats that rival anywhere in the country. It’s a reminder that sometimes the tastiest food comes from the most unexpected places. Who else has a favorite Boston dive bar with legendary food? Let’s hear your picks and stories! #Food #BostonEats #DiveBars

White Out showdown: Penn State vs Illinois at The Palestra

Saturday night’s White Out at The Palestra is more than just another game—Penn State is facing #20 Illinois in one of college basketball’s most iconic venues. With rookie Kayden Mingo making waves as the only freshman in the country putting up his stats, and the Nittany Lions hungry for their first Big Ten win, the energy in Philly will be electric. Can this young, revamped Penn State squad pull off an upset and notch a top-20 win? For anyone heading to the game, don’t forget the strict bag policy and mobile ticketing! Who’s making the trip or tuning in? #Sports #PennState #WhiteOut

Texas Teams Crash the Top 25!

Two Texas powerhouses are shaking up the national high school girls basketball scene! Wagner (San Antonio) made its debut at #20 last week, and now Austin Westlake storms in with an undefeated record. Meanwhile, California’s Archbishop Mitty is still holding strong at #1, but Ontario Christian is coming in hot. Who’s your pick to go all the way? These rankings are getting wild! #Education #K12 #HighSchoolHoops