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On November 5, people across Great Britain celebrate Guy Fawkes Night with bonfires and fireworks. But who was Guy Fawkes and why does he have a celebration named after him?

The 1990s noir anthology show put Tom Cruise in the director's chair and made Tom Hanks the bad guy.

Everyone knows Stephen King's hits, but have you read all 10 of these underrated books?

Where you live doesn’t just shape your lifestyle—it can determine whether homeownership feels like a reachable goal or a distant dream.

If you store your candy correctly, you can stretch this year’s Halloween candy haul well into next year.

This riddle comes from a book published in 1815—can you figure out the answer?

From slashers to supernatural scares, are you an expert at horror movies of this decade? Take our trivia quiz to find out.

There are often times when art imitates life, and that’s certainly the case in the world of horror movies.

What is the truth behind the historical figure’s death?

Before Guillermo del Toro's 'Frankenstein' premieres on Netflix, these are the five essential movies to watch from the Oscar-winning director.

We apologize in advance for what you’re about to see.

TikTok's latest viral trend has users telling their partners about the bird they saw today, but what exactly is the “Bird Theory”?

The date was chosen to coincide with the anniversary of the end of World War I, which occurred at the 11th hour of 11th day of the 11th month.

The phrase may seem recent, but it’s been around for a surprisingly long time.

Alvin King probably isn’t in many history books, but he deserves at least a paragraph.

Whether you want to encounter a ghost or get as far away from them as possible, it’s useful to know which states have the highest paranormal activity.

We’ve rounded up the most enticing (and spoiler-filled) visual cues, Easter eggs, and behind-the-scenes tidbits to look for when you next watch ‘Mulholland Drive.’

Prove you’ve got a sweet tooth by identifying which candy belongs to the tagline with our Halloween quiz.

These are Netflix’s creepiest hidden gems you can watch this Halloween season, with some underrated horror titles that’ll surprise you.

You’ll want to make a note of these before your next road trip.