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Some filmmakers are unable to finish what they've started.

Reel Trouble: 11 Unfinished and Unreleased Films

Firing Robert De Niro. Struggling with a non-functioning animatronic bear. Spending 40 years on hand-drawn animation. For these reasons and others, these films aren't likely to ever see the light of day.

Nirvana artifacts and exhibits are seen at the opening of 'In Bloom: The Nirvana Exhibition,' a 2011 exhibition in London.

11 Surprising Facts About Nirvana's 'Nevermind'

On September 24, 1991, Nirvana released their second album—and radically changed the face of pop music and altered the cultural landscape for years to come.

Bram Stoker is pictured a few years after publishing his masterpiece, Dracula.

11 Enlightening Facts About Bram Stoker

Today, Bram Stoker is best known as the author of 'Dracula.' But in life, he was better known as a theatrical manager.

Baby elephant being bottle-fed in David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust in Kenya.

11 Amazing Wildlife Sanctuaries

From Kenya to Canada, here are 11 wildlife sanctuaries doing amazing work for animals around the world.

Blow Hard: 11 of the Biggest Volcanic Eruptions of All Time

Volcanoes do more than just spew lava. They can usher in revolutions, inspire great works of literature, or even convince people they're seeing ghosts.

A treehouse vacation rental in Colombia.

11 Enchanting Treehouses You Can Rent

These remote treetop getaways are a dream escape for those longing to reconnect with nature or just get away from the grind.

A scene from Universal's The Ghost of Frankenstein (1942).

11 Shared Cinematic Universes You Probably Didn't Know Existed

From Quentin Tarantino to Jay and Silent Bob, Hollywood's cinematic universes go way beyond Marvel movies.

11 Modern Classics Every Book Collection Needs

From Alice Walker's 'The Color Purple' to Neil Gaiman's 'American Gods,' discover 11 modern classics we think deserve a spot on your bookshelf.

One of the diets involved a lot of molasses.

11 of the Worst Pieces of Diet Advice From History

History has seen an assortment of colorful kooks, quacks, and snake oil salesmen who tried to convince the public they could smoke, chew, or drug themselves to a thinner physique.

11 Facts About Crash Bandicoot

With the 'Crash Bandicoot' series celebrating its 25th anniversary this September, we're looking back at some of the series's unused ideas and early marketing efforts.

A 2018 Kidz Bop performance in New York City.

11 Hilariously Censored Kidz Bop Songs

Unfortunately, there’s no official Kidz Bop version of “WAP.” But there’s no shortage of other comical covers to amuse yourself with.

11 Graves in Unexpected Places

Not everyone is buried six feet under the verdant grass of a cemetery. Some choose to spend eternity at the bottom of the ocean or the top of a high rise.

TV ads love to pit products against one another.

11 Classic Blind Taste Test Commercials

In the 1970s and 1980s, television was full of commercials featuring unsuspecting consumers discovering their preferred brand of peanut butter or coffee was hot garbage.

The Appalachian Mountains have a long, fascinating history.

11 Facts About the Appalachian Mountains

The Appalachian Mountains occupy a towering spot in North American cultural identity, thanks in part to the Appalachian Trail. The rugged peaks have been influencing the continent for a lot longer than we’ve been around to appreciate them.

11 Fascinating Facts About Eels

Some eels are big, some are small, and more than a few come with nightmarish jaws. Naturalists have been probing the creatures' mysterious habits for millennia. Here's what you need to know.

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11 Attractions From Disneyland's Opening Day

Many of these rides from Disneyland's grand opening in 1955 are still staples of the California theme park today.

11 Lesser-Known Fairy Tales

Almost everyone knows the classic fairy tales like 'Cinderella' and 'Sleeping Beauty.' But you probably haven't heard of 'Hans-My-Hedgehog.'

11 Memorable ‘90s Toy Commercial Jingles

From the monster ballad stylings of 'Crossfire' to the sugary pop genius of Polly Pocket, here are some of the most memorable toy jingles from the '90s.

A hearty helping of chorrillana can be its own meal.

11 Fantastic Ways People Eat French Fries Around the World

Whether they’re adding them to combo meals, or slathering them in sauce and salt, people crave and consume French fries in many ways.

An aerial view of the river Thames at sunset.

11 Facts About the River Thames

The river Thames snakes its way through the center of London, continuing to waylay whales, inspire artists, sink ships, and occasionally flood areas of the British capital

7-Eleven has sometimes had to deal with more than just brain freeze.

11 7-Eleven Controversies

The popular convenience store chain has endured everything from a 3-D glasses fiasco to being accused of peddling pornography.

Let's hope these two lovebirds didn't follow any of the dubious sex advice making the rounds during the Victorian era.

11 Odd Bits of Victorian Sex Advice

Victorians had many manuals and advice books that discuss sex with surprising frankness. Here are 11 bits of Victorian sex wisdom—good, bad, and otherwise—published between 1837 and 1901.

11 Video Games Based on Classic Books

Some video games based on books make complete sense. Then you find out there's a 'Les Misérables' fighting game.

Why, yes, those are the Backstreet Boys.

11 Unexpected Celebrities Who Guest-Starred on PBS’s Arthur

The Backstreet Boys all got the anthropomorphic animated treatment, as did John Lewis and Joan Rivers.

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