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23 Epic Facts About ‘The Lord of the Rings’ Trilogy
‘The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring’ turns 25 this year, so there’s no better time to take a trip down memory lane with trivia you probably never knew.
6 Classic Rock Hits That Almost Went to Different Artists
Iconic hits by David Bowie, Simple Minds, Stevie Wonder, and Bruce Springsteen were originally intended to be performed by other musicians.
The Elvis Presley Encounter That Changed Tom Petty's Life
Discover how a 10-year-old Tom Petty’s chance encounter with Elvis Presley on a movie set changed his life and sparked his music career.
14 Amusing Facts About Nathan Fielder
Whether you’ve been following him since his Comedy Central days or are just entering his sphere with the release of ‘You Can See Everything,’ there’s lots to unravel when it comes to Nathan Fielder.
Every Live-Action ‘Spider-Man’ Movie, Ranked
From Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man to Brand New Day, here’s every live-action Spider-Man movie ranked.
The 25 Highest Grossing Movies of the 1990s, Ranked
Looking back at the ‘90s, the list of highest grossing movies may not come as much surprise. But how many have you seen?
7 Werewolf Novels That’ll Have You Howling in Fear
From the novel considered to be to werewolves what Dracula is to vampires, to a book about a dog facing off against a werewolf only he can detect, these werewolf books portray lycanthropy in all different ways.
5 of the Most Haunting Cemetery Tours in the U.S.
From the Sleepy Hollow Cemetery to New Orleans' St. Louis Cemetery No. 1, these cemeteries are so rich in history that you need a tour to take it all in. Here are the best walking tours available at the U.S.'s most historic and beautiful cemeteries.
Tom Petty Had a Clear Favorite Among His Own Albums
The late musician called this 1994 album “the most me.”
6 of the Best Book Retreats in the United States
From genre-specific trips to stunning, scenic getaways, book lovers will find true peace with these options.
The Real New Jersey History Behind ‘Friday the 13th’s Camp Crystal Lake
'Friday the 13th' was filmed at Camp No-Be-Bo-Sco, an active summer camp located in Hardwick, New Jersey.
Tom Petty's Favorite (and Least Favorite) Tom Petty Songs
The legend's top pick from his catalog was not one of his biggest hits.
Why Do We Scream When We’re Scared?
A scream is built to cut through every other sound around it, but plenty of people scream when they aren’t scared at all.
What Critics Thought of ‘Sense and Sensibility’ When It Was Published in 1811
Even 15-year-old Princess Charlotte Augusta had an opinion on Austen's debut novel.
The Odd Jobs Arthur Miller Worked Before Becoming One of America’s Greatest Playwrights
Before his fame as a masterful playwright, Arthur Miller worked a variety of jobs to make ends meet.
8 Haunted House Books That’ll Keep You Up at Night
From "The Haunting of Hill House" to "The Shining," these books feature some of the most terrifying haunted houses in fiction.
The Chilling Summer that Gave Birth to Mary Shelley's 'Frankenstein'
A peculiarly gloomy summer, a gathering of writers, and a nightmare unleashed one of the most famous monsters of all time.
Would You Stay at This Haunted Clown Motel Next to a Cemetery?
Tonopah, Nevada's World Famous Clown Motel is located right next to a cemetery, and it is said to be haunted by spirits of miners buried there. Ready to book your stay?
The ‘Star Trek’ Legend Who Was Cut From ‘The Nightmare Before Christmas’
The actor recorded the narration that was supposed to frame ‘The Nightmare Before Christmas,’ but production went with Santa Claus instead.








































