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.

Why Are Black Cats Considered Bad Luck?

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

20 Sweet Facts About Chocolate

11 of the Oldest Snack Foods We're Still Eating

11 Early Incarnations of Beloved Toys

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 Punxsutawney Phil Facts for Groundhog Day

Every year, Punxsutawney Phil makes his Groundhog Day prediction about how much winter we've got left. Here's a closer look at the rodent we trust for weather prognostication.

20 Surprising Facts About Pulp Fiction

The movie that taught Americans what a Quarter Pounder with Cheese is called in Europe was released on this day in 1994.

11 of the Most Extreme Junk Foods Ever Created

Happy National Junk Food Day!

15 Fabulous Facts About Sex and the City

It has been exactly 20 years since 'Sex and the City' first premiered on HBO and instantly pushed cosmos, Post-it note break-ups, and Mr. Big into the cultural lexicon, and affection for the groundbreaking series has yet to diminish.

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.

11 Creative S’mores Combinations for National S'mores Day

Happy National S'mores Day!

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.

20 Surprising Facts About Pretty Woman

The movie that turned Julia Roberts into a star—and popularized the "hooker with a heart of gold" trope—is turning 30 in 2020.

25 Fun Facts About ALF

Sure, you know the cat-eating alien hails from the planet Melmac, but there’s plenty you (probably) don’t know about Gordon Shumway and his classic television show.

15 Tips for a Squeaky Clean Fridge

November 15 marks official Clean Your Refrigerator Day. While not a national holiday, it should be one, because let’s face it—your fridge is gross. Here are a few offbeat cleaning tips.