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With 1992’s 'Reservoir Dogs,' Quentin Tarantino had established himself as a fascinating new director in a golden era for American indie filmmaking. But by his second feature, the Palme d’Or- and Oscar-winning and zeitgeist-hijacking Pulp Fiction (1994),
Paul Schrodt|
In Tracy, California, Tom BetGeorge has turned the song "Take on Me" by A-ha into an unofficial holiday bop.
Michele Debczak|
Seventy years ago, a polio epidemic swept through Wytheville, Virginia—and the town went on lockdown.
Caroline Eubanks|
Foggy glass can make your drive dangerous—here’s how to get rid of it quickly (and how to avoid it in the first place).
Ellen Gutoskey|
Dogs and horses may rightfully claim their share of battlefield glory, but cats have proven themselves just as brave, cunning, and loyal.
Jackie Mead|
Classic Star Wars characters like Jango Fett and Captain Phasma get reimagined as samurai in this action figure line.
Smart Shopping Team|
From virtual toy drives to holiday cards for a cause, here are some of the best charities to support this Christmas.
Ellen Gutoskey|
Though more than 50 years have passed since the strange events and UFO sightings began, there is still no theory to explain the origin of the Warminster “Thing.”
Beth Colman|
If you had your heart set on a sold-out LEGO set, you can now sign up to receive email alerts regarding its availability.
Michele Debczak|
Gingerbread men, candy canes, and other classic Christmas desserts made the cut. Thanks to Utah, so did Jolly Ranchers.
Ellen Gutoskey|
The legendary summit is now nearly 2 feet taller, thanks to China and Nepal thawing out their contentious debate over its size.
Jake Rossen|
Drunk guests, network censorship, and being preempted by tennis are just a few of the reasons some TV show hosts decided to walk off their own sets.
Jake Rossen|
Even though 'The Office' ended years ago, people still are obsessed with the employees of Dunder Mifflin. Celebrate this show with some amazing gifts like socks, sweaters, and stockings that are Scranton-approved.
Smart Shopping Team|
At Linda Tutt High School, students can pick up groceries for their families using a good deed-based point system.
Michele Debczak|
Like cat trivia? A quiz from the Mental Floss team.
Before the rock band hit it big, they wrote and performed a commercial jingle for the popular rice cereal.
Jake Rossen|
Stone River eLearning boasts over 800 courses in everything tech-related, from graphic design to coding.
Smart Shopping Team|
By the time of her tragic death at the young age of 23, Selena Quintanilla—better known simply as Selena—was already an American icon.
Nili Blanck|
Sugar plums didn't originally contain plums, and their name once doubled as a not-so-sweet euphemism.
Michele Debczak|
According to a theory about the song, Frosty the Snowman was brought to life by a group of evil children.
Michele Debczak|
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