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A scene from Frank Darabont's 'The Mist' (2007).

14 Memorable Facts About ‘The Mist’

Director-screenwriter Frank Darabont wanted to bring Stephen King’s ‘The Mist’ to the big screen for years.

Elaine's Unfortunate Dancing on 'Seinfeld' Was Inspired By a Television Legend

Could anyone dance that horribly in real life? Yes.

What's the Kennection? #78

All five answers to the questions below have something in common. Can you figure it out?

Celebrate this long holiday weekend with extra savings at leading retailers.

The Best Labor Day Sales You Can Shop Online

Discover the best Labor Day sales 2023 from top brands like Best Buy, Walmart, Solo Stove, and others with this roundup.

How Phil Collins Accidentally Created the Sound That Defined 1980s Music

You may have never heard the phrase “gated reverb,” but you've most definitely heard the effect. And you can thank Phil Collins for that.

(No) Baby On Board: This Airline Is Banning Kids From Adults-Only Seating Areas

A new European route is offering child-free seating for travelers.

The U.S. government recruited a (phony) vampire-esque creature.

False Fang: When the CIA Staged a Vampire Attack

In the 1950s, American counterinsurgents decided to play into Philippine folklore by orchestrating a deadly 'vampire' attack.

The cover of L. Frank Baum’s ‘The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.’

13 Facts About L. Frank Baum’s ‘Wonderful Wizard of Oz’

‘The Wonderful Wizard of Oz’ was the Harry Potter of its day: There was merchandising, a Broadway musical, a silent film, and a whopping 13 sequels.

“Who, me?” This goat, hearing about the word ‘scapegoat.’

The Reason We Call People Blamed for Things “Scapegoats”

History is filled with figures who were single-handedly—yet often undeservedly—held responsible for epic societal failures. But what do goats have to do with it?

How to Cook Fall-Off-the-Bone Ribs in Your Oven at Home

You don't need a grill—or a backyard—to enjoy barbecue season.

'The Headless Horseman Pursuing Ichabod Crane' by John Quidor (1801–1881).

6 Terrifying Tales of Headless Horsemen

The headless horseman from ‘The Legend of Sleepy Hollow’ is just one of several headless horsemen to haunt the globe.

10 Facts About the Portuguese Man O’ War

The Portuguese Man O' War might look like a bloated jellyfish, but it’s actually a strange amalgamation of tiny life forms.

The Enduring Enigma of Costco’s $1.50 Hot Dog and Soda Combo

In an era of rampant price increases, the cost of Costco's meal combo hasn't changed in nearly 40 years.

Get Paid $600 to Eat Cake and Watch ‘The Great British Baking Show’

What better way to celebrate a new season of 'The Great British Bake Off' than by sampling 12 classic British baked goods for cash?

17 Surprising Facts About ‘Empire Records’

The movie was released on September 22, 1995 to barely any fanfare—but somehow, years later, fans discovered it and have helped keep its memory alive.

Former Ask Jeeves CEO Steve Berkowitz stands with a cut-out of the search engine's mascot.

Why Everyone Stopped Asking Jeeves

Ask Jeeves became a casualty of the search engine wars of the early 2000s. Eventually, their mascot was escorted right out the door.

77 Delightful Victorian Slang Terms You Should Be Using

We don’t know how these Victorian slang terms ever fell out of fashion, but we propose bringing them back, as soon as possible.

Product safety date, or encrypted military code? You be the judge.

Sell By vs. Best By Dates on Food: What’s the Difference?

When it comes to food safety, none of these phrases means what you think it means.

20 Home Office Essentials That Will Upgrade Any Work Space

These home office essentials can help remote workers stay on task and tackle everything on their to-do lists.

Bison grazing in Grand Teton National Park.

What’s the Difference Between Bison and Buffalo?

In the U.S., the terms ‘bison’ and ‘buffalo’ are used interchangeably—but they’re actually two different animals. Here’s how to tell them apart.

10 Misconceptions About Serial Killers

How smart do you really need to be to get away with murder?

Speech Bubble: How Scientists Working in Antarctica Inadvertently Developed a New Accent

A 2019 study of scientists over-wintering in Antarctica revealed subtle but measurable changes in the participants’ speech.

14 Fascinating Facts About the Leaning Tower of Pisa

Here's everything you need to know about Italy's most beloved architectural accident.

Why You Shouldn’t Put Out Fake Spider Webs This Halloween

Though fall is the time for spooky décor, those fake spider webs can turn into a truly scary situation for birds, bees, and other wildlife.

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