Rob Carroll is a music and pop culture writer based in central Illinois. His work has appeared in several publications throughout the suburban Chicago area including the Northwest Herald and the Daily Chonicle. Rob also is a published author having produced two books chronicling the history of the Chicago Cubs and Wrigley Field. In his free time, Rob enjoys collecting vinyl, live music, photography and trying (and failing) to keep up with his kids.
Rob Carroll
If You See Red Paint On a Tree, You Need to Leave in a Hurry
You're probably somewhere you're not supposed to be if you find yourself hiking on a trail with a tree that has red paint.
What You Should Absolutely Never Do If Attacked By a Bear in the Woods
You may think you don't need tips to survive a bear attack until you're actually staring down a 600-pound grizzly in the woods.
Everything You Need to Know About the ‘What The Sigma’ Trend
Here is the meaning behind the "what the sigma" phrase that is growing in popularity.
What It Means if You See a McDonald’s With Black Arches Instead of Yellow
Just when you thought all arches were "golden."
7 Awful Grilling Habits You Should Stop Before You Ruin Your Next Cookout
Seriously, you need to stop doing these things before no one shows up the next time you invite people over for a cookout.
Every State Where They’ve Made it Illegal to Collect Rainwater
Oh, you thought that water falling from the sky was free?
McDonald’s Menu Items Are Going Away For Good; Here’s What’s Replacing Them
Hmm, there seems to be a trend with these two items that are going away.
What it Means if You See a McDonald’s With Bright Teal Arches Instead of Yellow
Not all McDonald's arches are "golden."
Rare ‘Doomsday Fish’ Found in California; Here’s Why You Should be Worried
A popular belief in Japanese culture is that the presence of an oarfish in shallow waters means a natural disaster is imminent.
Everything You Need To Know About Finding A Rubber Duck On Your Vehicle
An increasing number of drivers are finding rubber ducks left on their vehicles. The effort was likely meant to put a smile on your face.