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After countless sequels and franchise reboots, it can sometimes feel like there’s no fresh ground in Michael Myers. But it’s worth revisiting the original 'Halloween' to see how many deeper nuances were hiding just below the surface of John Carpenter’s su
Paul Schrodt|
This holiday is mostly contained to the Great Lakes region, but for some retailers, its sales are better than those for Mother's Day.
Stacy Conradt|
More than 85 years after he first donned a vampire’s cape, Bela Lugosi's take on Count Dracula is still widely hailed as the definitive portrayal of this legendary fiend. But who was the man behind the monster?
Mark Mancini|
Researchers are trying to figure out how dogs distinguish between human words.
Shaunacy Ferro|
Brian De Palma’s telekinetic teen flick was Stephen King’s first big screen adaptation—and the author was paid $2500 for the rights.
Jennifer M Wood|
"Alan Rickman is undoubtedly one of the greatest actors I will ever work with," ​Daniel Radcliffe wrote.
Kwadar Ray|
The adaptive sport competition is led by Prince Harry, who will attend the 2018 Sydney Games with Meghan Markle.
Jake Rossen|
Never say never.
Dana Samuel|
Are you quick-cooking your vitamins away?
Jake Rossen|
Pain ranges from sharp stabbing to a pins-and-needle sensation.
Michele Debczak|
It has razor-sharp teeth like a piranha's.
Emily Petsko|
It might have something to do with baseball in the late 1800s.
Emily Petsko|
The brilliant painter and inventor may have been cross-eyed.
Shaunacy Ferro|
Find out which U.S. cities have the biggest rat problems. Spoiler alert: The top spot did not go to New York.
Emily Petsko|
They hate those pop-up tutorials in apps, too.
Shaunacy Ferro|
Look up!
David W Brown|
The mail-order home is nearly a century old.
Michele Debczak|
3. Before he was melting hearts as Ross Poldark, Aidan Turner spent a decade competing in ballroom dancing competitions.
Sarene Leeds|
One study suggests an inability to adapt to volatile situations is partly to blame.
Emily Petsko|
From hypnotists to life insurance policies, horror movies have a storied history of gimmickry.
Jay Serafino|
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