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Marlon Brando and Vivien Leigh in ‘A Streetcar Named Desire’

The 1950s had some of the best movies, but how well do you know them from one quote? We have a quiz for you!

Why are mirrors covered after death in some cultures? From superstition to Jewish mourning traditions, here’s what the practice means.

George Harrison channeled his love for Eastern spirituality into classic songs from "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" to "My Sweet Lord."

'The Vampyre's Midnight Visit'. From 'Varney the Vampire or the Feast of Blood'. Jamese Malcolm Rymer, London, c. 1840

A genetic disorder and its ghastly symptoms inspired the myths of bloodthirsty vampires.

All five answers to the questions below have something in common. Can you figure it out?

Have you clocked it?

Coach Red Holzman directs play from the Knicks bench, circa 1973.

Step back into 1973 NYC. These rare archival images capture everyday life, historic headlines, and the city the last time the Knicks were champions.

Find out how the Invasion of Normandy in 1944 came to be known as D-Day, and what the "D" stands for.

Here are 8 sounds that will instantly summon a generation of '90s kids.

The story has circulated for decades, but what really happened after Disney's death?

Why is money called "dough"? What about "bucks"? Dig into the colorful origins of some of English's most enduring money slang.

See what your state calls the most common job with this data-filled map and analysis.

Paris Hilton promoting ‘House of Wax.’ Janet Leigh in ‘Psycho.’

Sadly, great writing and stellar performances alone aren’t always enough to make a film a hit.

Hunter S. Thompson at his desk in April 1996.

"9:00 p.m. Starts snorting cocaine seriously."

Is "rule of thumb" really about an English law that made it legal to beat one's wife? Here's the truth about the etymology behind "rule of thumb."

Put your map skills to the test and see if you can identify the world's top archipelagic nations.

Trace the origin of "Brexit" from its Greek roots in 2012 to Peter Wilding, the British lawyer who coined the infamous term by accident.

Despite decades of investigation, these baffling mysteries continue to defy evidence and expert analysis.

Jobs in oil and gas extraction with heavy manual labor lead to higher fatality rates than others.

(Left) Ricky Martin in 1998; (Right) Shakira in 2010

From Ricky Martin to Shakira, see how World Cup anthems evolved from ’90s Latin pop to modern Afrobeats.

From the products we used to the snacks we ate, these eight smells will bring you back to the ‘90s.

John Lennon and Paul McCartney fought over which song should be the Beatles' next single. Lennon never got over losing to McCartney's "meaningless" song.

Considering the amount of time one spends on the toilet in their lives, it’s not surprising many end up dying on one. Here is a list of six notable people that fall under that umbrella.

Ever noticed the mirrors behind bar shelves? They’re not just decoration—they make spaces feel bigger, brighter, and even safer.

Quiz: How Fast Can You Name the ‘50s Movie From One Quote?

Why Mirrors Are Covered After Death in Some Cultures

5 George Harrison Songs Inspired by Spirituality

The Misunderstood Disease That Helped Create Vampire Legends

Think You’re a Trivia Pro? Try Ken Jennings’s Latest Kennections

What Does "Clock It" Mean? The Slang Phrase and Hand Gesture Explained

9 Vintage Photos of NYC When the Knicks Were Last Champions in 1973

Where Does the Name D-Day Come From?

8 Sounds Every ’90s Kid Instantly Recognizes

Was Walt Disney Really Frozen Beneath Disneyland?

From "Ducats" to "Dough," Decoding the Most Valuable Slang Terms for Money

See the Most Common Job in Every U.S. State, Mapped

6 of the Wildest Movie Publicity Stunts in History

Hunter S. Thompson's Daily Routine

Where Does the Phrase “Rule of Thumb” Come From?

Quiz: Can You Name the Countries With the Most Islands Before Time Runs Out?

Where Does the Term “Brexit” Come From?

7 Notorious Unsolved Cold Cases Investigators Still Can't Fully Explain

See the Most Fatal U.S. States for Workers, Mapped

The Best World Cup Song of Every Decade Since the 1990s

8 Weirdly Specific Smells That Defined the 1990s

The Beatles Hit John Lennon Called “Meaningless” That Sparked Their Breakup

6 Notable People Who Died on the Toilet

Why Do Bars Have Mirrors Behind the Liquor?