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10 Facts About the Winter Solstice

Whether you're a fan of winter or wish it would go away, here are 10 things to note about the winter solstice, a.k.a. the shortest day of the year.... READ ON

Lon Chaney Sr. Movie Actor Facts

Lon Chaney Sr. was one of the biggest movie stars of his era—and most famous for hiding in plain sight behind the masks of his various characters.... READ ON

10 Electrifying Facts About Nikola Tesla

His work is finally being recognized, and the compelling details of his personal life keep interest in him alive.... READ ON

9 Behind-the-Scenes Secrets of Movie Monster Makers

They've come a long way since the guys in rubber suits.... READ ON

11 Secrets of Sound Effects Editors

One person's trash is another person's sound effects goldmine.... READ ON

11 Behind-the-Scenes Secrets of Prop Masters

They're basically MacGyver.... READ ON

Franz Anton Mesmer, the Man Who Invented Hypnotism

He's one of the few people to have a verb—mesmerize—named for him.... READ ON

10 Behind-the-Scenes Secrets of Makeup Artists

It's not as glamorous as you might think.... READ ON

13 Secrets of Historical Reenactors

They might wear breeches to the grocery store.... READ ON

14 Behind-the-Scenes Secrets of Paramedics

They probably hate the sirens, too.... READ ON

13 of History's Most Famous Ghost Photos

Is it the spirit of a giant deformed monk, or a double exposure? Here are some of the more famous examples of ghosts supposedly captured by cameras.... READ ON

7 Obsessions That Influenced H. P. Lovecraft’s Work

Lovecraft’s weird fiction was shaped by his life events and many obsessions, from astronomy to shellfish.... READ ON

9 Secrets of Coroners and Medical Examiners

No, they don’t work in the middle of the night under a bare, swinging light bulb.... READ ON

16 Behind-the-Scenes Secrets of Stunt Performers

They have some of the most dangerous jobs in Hollywood—and an unusual idea of "fun."... READ ON

15 Fascinating Facts About ‘The Wicker Man’

Some fun facts about one of cinema’s greatest pagan horror musicals.... READ ON

15 Behind-the-Scenes Secrets of Art Restorers

They're the professionals to call when art breaks—just don't be surprised when they break out the dental picks.... READ ON

10 Facts About Poets Laureate for National Poetry Month

They're carrying on an ancient tradition.... READ ON

12 Behind-the-Scenes Secrets of Veterinarians

They know what your dog's really been eating.... READ ON

Ghost Stories From the World's Tallest Peaks

It's no wonder the "Death Zone" has spawned some strange stories.... READ ON

8 Major Milestones in Facial Transplant Surgeries

Here is a look at the evolution of this groundbreaking procedure—and the people whose lives were changed by it.... READ ON

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