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Electabuzz VS Magmar: Who is the Better Pokemon?

Over a quarter-century of Pokemon games, there have been many version exclusives which inevitably end up being compared to one another. But, none have quite the history of Electabuzz and Magmar. The Electric-type Electabuzz exclusive to Pokemon Red Version and…

Bob Tewksbury and His 1992 Career Year

Digging through generally worthless “junk wax” baseball cards of 1987 to 1993, you’ll occasionally find a card released before a great season of a not-so-famous player. One of these is a 1992 Topps Stadium Club card of Bob Tewksbury. As…

Why Paraspectre’s 007 James Bond Games Retrospective Series is a Must Watch

By 2023, one YouTuber named Paraspectre has become known for his Pokemon Trading Card Game challenges on Game Boy Color and his Pokemon video game retrospectives, But, his channel started with a 007 James Bond games retrospective series. While the…

Top Websites for Postcard Collecting Enthusiasts

Postcard collecting, also known as “deltiology,” is a fascinating hobby that has captivated enthusiasts for decades. Thanks to the Internet, collectors can access a wealth of resources, interact with fellow hobbyists, and even purchase rare and valuable postcards from around…

Pennies to Look for Worth Money for Amateur Coin Collectors

If you are an amateur coin collector, you might be interested in finding out which pennies are worth more than their face value. Some pennies can be worth thousands of dollars, depending on their rarity and condition. Here are some…

The Best Cryptozoology Websites in 2024

Cryptozoology, the study of hidden or unknown animals, has captivated the imagination of countless individuals across the globe. This fascinating field delves into the mysterious realm of cryptids – elusive creatures that have yet to be officially recognized by mainstream…

Why Players Now Care About Intervention Pact in Magic the Gathering

Intervention Pact is one of the cycle of five (mostly) powerful Pacts from Magic the Gathering’s Future Sight set. Pact of Negation, Slaughter Pact, and Summoner’s Pact are the ones that most Magic players know about. There’s the also unplayable…

Don Money – Underrated MLB Third Baseman

In 2015, Baseball Reference unveiled a new feature highlighting the top players by Wins Above Replacement (better known as WAR) for any given franchise. It also gives the Top WAR leaders for any given season. While Wins Above Replacement isn’t…

Worst Fears: A Magic the Gathering Card As Metaphor for Losing Control in Life’s Bitter Game

Worst Fears is a mythic rare card from Magic the Gathering’s Journey into Nyx set. At first glance, veteran Magic players saw the popular effect of the Mirrodin artifact Mindslaver, take control of a target player’s next turn, on a…

How Billy Brewer Helped the Kansas City Royals Win the World Series

Major League Baseball pitcher Billy Brewer was a pretty good pick in the Rule 5 draft by the Kansas City Royals before the 1993 season. Brewer was a solid left-handed pitcher who would throw for three seasons out of the…