Kate Erbland

Joined: Aug 29, 2013

Kate Erbland is the Executive Editor, Film of IndieWire.com, where she has worked since 2015. Some of her previous work can be found at Vanity Fair, Cosmopolitan, Rolling Stone, The Dissolve, Vulture, New York Daily News, MSN Movies, and Boxoffice Magazine.

11 Punxsutawney Phil Facts for Groundhog Day

The Origins of 15 Fascinating Cat Breeds

Just looking at this makes your skin crawl.

Why Do Mosquito Bites Itch So Much?

25 Wacky Trading Cards From the '80s and '90s

The Origins of 11 Funny Animal-Related Sayings

The origins are often more complicated (and fun) than you’d expect.

6 Strange Conspiracy Theories Surrounding the Denver Airport

From biological warfare to underground bunkers to "Blucifer" the horse, Denver's airport has generated a lot of mysterious buzz.

Why Are Black Cats Considered Bad Luck?

Are black cats bad luck? Uncover the fascinating myths and legends surrounding these enigmatic creatures and learn why they've been both feared and revered throughout history.

The Le Big Mac of Tarantino's filmography still holds up.

20 Surprising Facts About ‘Pulp Fiction’

Quentin Tarantino’s 'Pulp Fiction' taught Americans what a Quarter Pounder with Cheese is called in Europe, but here are some more facts you might not know about the 1994 hit.

There are thousands of years of history in your favorite chocolate bar.

20 Sweet Facts About Chocolate

Find out how this sweet treat has influenced our culture and became a favorite of some of history's most notable figures.

11 of the Oldest Snack Foods We're Still Eating

Nestled among the Oreo-flavored wine and cappuccino-flavored potato chips in your local grocery store are classic snacks with serious staying power.

11 Early Incarnations of Beloved Toys

Here's what some famous toys like Barbie, LEGO bricks, and Mr. Potato Head looked like in their early days.

15 Cool Facts About Frozen Food

Frozen foods have a complicated backstory, a long scientific evolution, and a debate over pizza origins that could make your head spin.

11 of the Most Extreme Junk Foods Ever Created

Happy National Junk Food Day!

15 Fabulous Facts About 'Sex and the City'

In 1998, 'Sex and the City' premiered on HBO and instantly pushed cosmos, Post-it note break-ups, and Mr. Big into the cultural lexicon.

A Brief History of the Chocolate Chip

Have you ever wondered where exactly the chocolate chip came from? Who invented it? Who decided it was best for baking? Should we be calling it a “chip” or a “morsel”? We’ve got all those answers—and more!

11 Things You Might Not Have Known About Garlic

April 19th is National Garlic Day! Celebrate with a few fun facts about this delicious, flavor-packed add-in that can do almost anything, from reducing your cholesterol to keeping vampires at bay.