Madison Troyer

Madison Troyer has been writing and living in New York City for the better part of the last decade. A graduate of The King’s College, she writes about pop culture, health, and money.

News

How to become a poll worker—and other ways to encourage voting

TV

74 years of Emmy history

Mary Tyler Moore and Dick Van Dyke holding their Emmys in 1966.

Lifestyle

20 photos of LA in the 1950s

Car driving up through Hollywood hills

Retrospective

20 photos of Chicago in the 1950s

Chicago River dividing the city of Chicago, Illinois.

Retrospective

20 photos of NYC in the 1950s

Broadway and W 50th Street

Retrospective

20 photos of Chicago in the 1920s

Flappers in front of Belmont Theater

Retrospective

20 photos of LA in the 1920s

A sign advertises the opening of the Hollywoodland housing development in the hills on Mulholland Drive overlooking Los Angeles, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, circa 1924.

Business & Economy

50 biggest retailers in America

Sign outside of Walmart store on a bright, sunny day

Movies

Top-grossing movies that never got a wide release

Jonathan Rhys Meyers and Scarlett Johansson in the movie "Match Point"

Sports

Best minigolf in every state

White, red, blue, orange, yellow, and green minigolf balls.