This might make you feel old: Twenty years ago today “SpongeBob SquarePants” premiered on Nickelodeon. That’s right, Spongebob, Patrick and Squidward have now been part of our pop culture for two whole decades. What’s more, for more than 17 years, the show has ranked as one of the most-watched animated programs.
Longevity aside, it’s still not the longest-running animated series. That accolade goes to “The Simpsons,” which first aired on December 17, 1989.
And now, some stories:
So, the winner of the $198 million Powerball ticket sold in Tennessee hasn’t come forward yet.
Move over, Dollywood. A new waterpark has been planned for the Smoky Mountains region – and it’s punny name rivals the best.
In more news from the Appalachian Mountain range, here are recently captured photos of a black bear living its best life at a New Hampshire hotel.