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“Bite the bullet” means facing something tough—but where did it come from? Explore the phrase’s origins and how its meaning changed over time.

Some of Elvis Presley’s most legendary songs weren’t originals.

There’s a specific reason hotel mirrors are almost always positioned across from the bed.

Exterior of a Romano's Macaroni Grill location in Orlando, one of several once-popular chains that have since faded from the dining scene.

From once-ubiquitous casual dining spots to fast-food favorites, these defunct chain restaurants were everywhere—until they weren’t. Here’s what happened to them.

Sign reading "Doomsday Ahead" with lightning strike in background

From 2nd-century sects to Heaven's Gate, doomsday cults are nothing new.

Every Disney princess has an enemy (or two!), creating some iconic stories. How well do you know the villains? Can you match them to the princess?

The selection of these colors is deeper than you think.

It turns out that this season can trigger changes in our physiology that actually help us start new things.

Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman in ‘Casablanca’

All the biggest film buffs should know the answers to these 100 trivia quiz questions.

In addition to his long list of hits, The Boss is responsible for other great songs you might not have known he wrote.

Businessman sleeping on computer keyboard

Factors like lack of exercise, high alcohol consumption, and stress contribute to sleep deprivation. See where your closest city ranks.

You know the chorus, and you know the opening line. What about a random lyric from a Disney song? Can you name it then?

Not everyone has abandoned hope that these drinks—from Orbitz and Surge to Josta and Snapple Elements—might come back.

Carrie-Anne Moss and Keanu Reeves in ‘The Matrix’

These are the best sci-fi movies from every year in the 1990s, from groundbreaking blockbusters to cult classics that still hold up today.

From chart-topping classics to surprising skips, Elton John is very honest about the songs he loves, and the one he could do without.

Louis and Claudia in still from 'Interview with the Vampire'

The beloved classic emerged from a devastating real-life tragedy in Anne Rice's life.

From “The Sunshine State” to "The Last Frontier,” see if you can correctly pair all 50 states with their famous nicknames.

Knopf Doubleday (book cover), James Mato (background)

50 years after its publication, Anne Rice’s 1976 novel 'Interview With the Vampire' stands as one of the most influential bloodsucker tales ever published.