Justin Brown, Author at Primer

Justin Brown

Justin Brown is an artist and writer living in Virginia. He channels most of his enthusiasm into making things for his online art shop, Artness! by Justin Brown. You can keep up to date with him, his worldly adventures, and his dogs by following him on Instagram and on Facebook

Know It All: W’s and K’s – The History of Radio and Television Call Letters

You’ve noticed that every radio and television station not only has a 4-letter identification but that most of them either start with a W or K. Ever bothered to wonder why?

Five Reasons You Might Want to Bet on the Saints in the Super Bowl

Everyone loves an underdog. But you’re probably going to need better rationale than “ah, I'm just betting on the team facing longer odds” come Super Sunday. Justin Brown gives a detailed ... [more]

Know It All: Why Does Salt Melt Ice?

We’re all very comfortable with the notion that when snow falls or ice forms on a sidewalk, the best way to deal with it is to throw salt out there, to melt the ice. But why? How does combining ... [more]

Five Awesome Free Online Services

When it comes to stuff without price tags online, we’re all up to speed on Gmail, Hulu, Facebook, and Twitter. But did you know that there are many cost-free, useful corners of the Internet out ... [more]

Know It All: What’s the Longest Word in the English Language?

No chemical names, no names of places, and no made up words either. Plain and simple: what's the longest word in the English language?

Five Iconic Landmarks That Have Somehow Never Been Destroyed in Film

Trouble never truly arrives in a disaster flick until a recognizable landmark is ravaged. But for once, let's leave the White House alone and try fictionally destroying these five iconic landmarks.

Know It All: Where Does the Term “Bootleg” Come From?

Currently, "bootleg" is an all-encompassing word associated with stealing. But what does illegal activity have to do with leather footwear?

Five Readily-Available Products You Should Try

There are a lot of well-kept secrets in the material world and we're going to introduce you to five of them.

Know It All: What’s the Difference Between Snow, Freezing Rain, Sleet, and Hail?

When you prepare for a winter storm, do you know all the forms that can be assumed by the falling frozen water?