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11 Names for Alphabetical Antics and Other Word Games

What do you call a word that spells another word backwards or a word that looks the same upside down? When terms for these orthographic puzzlers didn’t exist, logolologists were happy to invent some. Here are a few.... READ ON

TV

11 Awesome Musical Performances from NBC's Late Night with David Letterman

With recent changes announced in the late night talk show landscape we figured this a good time to look back at what was, and forever will be, the greatest late night program of its kind in this or any other world: NBC's Late Night with David Letterman.... READ ON

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11 Signs April Really Is "The Cruellest Month"

T.S. Eliot's "The Waste Land" begins, "April is the cruellest month." And you know? Maybe he was right. Consider these terrible April events. Warning: They're really terrible.... READ ON

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11 Titanic Movie Moments Tested Against History

One hundred and one years ago yesterday, the Titanic set sail for America. Although the ship never made it across the Atlantic, it’s an event that has been talked about, studied and made into a major motion picture. In James Cameron’s 1997 film of the same name, the director with a mind for perfection did his research. But did everything in the movie match up with history?... READ ON

Books

11 Book Burning Stories That Will Break Your Heart

A warning to all bibliophiles: reading this might hurt.... READ ON

Food

11 Sandwiches Named After Famous People

Hungry? Stuff a Scott Baio in your mouth.... READ ON

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The Secret Origins of 11 Famous Video Games

Secret origins aren't just for superheroes in need of a good backstory. Many of the most popular video games ever to find their way onto shelves have arrived with elements of their development that make a great product even more memorable. Whether it's surprising celebrity tie-ins or random discoveries that went on to define a franchise, these 11 games each have a “secret” origin that adds yet another footnote to the impressive place they hold in gaming history.... READ ON

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11 "Schoolhouse Rock!" Hits

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11 Strange Shakespeare Adaptations

April 23rd is National Talk Like Shakespeare Day. To honor the upcoming occasion, here’s a look at 11 of the strangest productions, original plays, and acting companies based on the bard’s inimitable work.... READ ON