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5 Common-Universe Theories For TV
Could Fox Mulder have arrested Stringer Bell? According to these fan theories about seemingly unrelated shows populating the same universe, the answer is: absolutely.

10 National Parks and the Ghosts and Monsters Who Supposedly Live There
Bigfoot aside, the instances of otherworldly national parks visitors are almost too numerous to chronicle.
10 Cold War Terms Used in The Americans
The latest season of The Americans is wrapping up tonight, so it's time to make like deep-cover 1980s Soviet agents Philip and Elizabeth Jenkins, put on a wig, and take surveillance of these 10 spy and Cold War terms.
10 Surprisingly Noisy Sea Critters
We envision the sea floor as a serene, quiet place. We're wrong.


10 Ways Shakespeare Changed Everything
The basic thesis of Stephen Marche’s How Shakespeare Changed Everything becomes obvious very early on (as in, it is expressed in the title). According to this fun, lyrically written and well-researched book, here are just ten of the many ways that Shakes
11 Sesame Street Videos for Earth Day
It can be easy being green.

There's a Nikola Tesla Statue That Provides Free Wi-Fi
What could be a more fitting tribute?
15 Things You Might Not Know About A Clockwork Orange
Ready for a bit of the ol’ ultra-violence? Here are a few things you should know about Stanley Kubrick’s 'A Clockwork Orange.'


A Brief History of Princess Leia’s Buns
George Lucas claims that Princess Leia's iconic buns are from turn-of-the-century Mexico, but our investigation into the matter tells a different story.
What Does 170-Year-Old Champagne Taste Like?
Would you guess cheesey?
8 Surprising Facts and Misconceptions About Recycling
These staggering facts about the most prevalent of the three Rs will make you pause the next time you throw anything away.
Automatic for the People: Remembering the Automat Restaurants
Long before fast food chains invaded the city, New York’s favorite place to grab a quick lunch was the Automat.