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'Sight & Sound' Has Just Released Their Decennial List of the 100 Best Films of All Time, and There's a New No. 1

'Citizen Kane' reigned for decades. It's now number three.

A great white shark breaches at Seal Island, False Bay, South Africa.

8 Unusual Shark Behaviors That Might Surprise You

Some shark behaviors may look a little odd to us, but there are good reasons why they have evolved to perform them.

Can You Spot the Cat in This Sea of Owls?

You'll need some serious owl eyes to solve this hidden image brainteaser by Gergely “Dudolf” Dudás.

People had odd ways of spreading holiday cheer.

20 Disturbing Vintage Holiday Cards

Ever since the Victorians invented the Christmas card, people have gotten creative—and a bit bizarre—with their holiday greetings.

30 Curious Facts About Movies

Including which legendary film managed to get a PG rating despite double-digit “F-bombs,” and how ‘Bend it Like Beckham’ made history in North Korea.

Chocolate doesn’t always look this good.

The Reason Chocolate Gets Chalky White, and Whether It’s Safe to Eat

Sometimes chocolate looks a little rough. And you might be to blame.

10 Smart Things to Pack in Your Carry-On (And One Not To)

It's important to plan ahead when going on a flight, so make sure that your carry-on bag is packed with all of your essentials.

Know the term so you can recognize when it's happening.

‘Gaslighting’ Is Merriam-Webster’s 2022 Word of the Year

2022 was the year in which everyone and their mother looked up the definition of ‘gaslighting.’

A Sea-Monkeys ad from an old comic book. A border has been added and the ad has been placed on a background.

20 Amazing Facts About Sea-Monkeys

Here are a few things you might not have known about Sea-Monkeys, one of your favorite childhood pets.

You Will Never Make Deviled Eggs the Same Way Again After Watching This Viral Cooking Hack

This deviled egg hack requires no specialized techniques or fancy equipment—all you need is a long kitchen knife.

Heather Chasen poses for a ‘Mousetrap’ publicity still.

Agatha Christie’s ‘The Mousetrap’ Is the World’s Longest-Running Play. Now It’s Set to Make Its Broadway Debut

Christie’s murder mystery has run nearly uninterrupted in London’s West End for the past 70 years.

Why We Keep Reaching for Cold Pizza

You’d never reach for cold French fries. How does cold pizza manage to remain so delicious?

13 Vegetables That Are Actually Fruits, Botanically Speaking

You may have already heard that tomatoes are a fruit. Here are 10 other vegetables that also fit the botanical bill.

Simple Tricks for Safely Tying a Christmas Tree to Your Car

Before taking your annual trip to the Christmas tree farm, make a game plan for getting your tree home safely.

Sci-fi literature and short stories inspired these bright ideas.

11 Scientific Advancements Inspired by Sci-Fi Stories

These sci-fi tales have gone beyond predicting technological advancements to directly inspiring scientific progress, from robotics to rocketry and everything in between.

Sylvester Stallone stars in 'Tulsa King.'

12 TV Shows With Big Dad Energy

Some TV series have just the right blend of action, gadgets, and middle-aged protagonists to really excel at capturing your dad's attention.

You can finally put your Tomatometer knowledge to use.

Rotten Tomatoes’ ‘Daily Tomato’ Is the Perfect Wordle-Like Game for Movie Lovers

For people who know Tomatometer scores as well as Wordle lovers know obscure five-letter words.

Looking to Chop Down a Fresh Christmas Tree This Year? This Map Can Help Locate the Nearest Tree Farm

The best Christmas tree farm near you is whichever one also has sleigh rides and a petting zoo.

Giving back this holiday season is important—and these brands can help you do even more.

10 Businesses That Are Participating in Giving Tuesday This Year

These 10 businesses are participating in Giving Tuesday 2022 by supporting worthwhile charities and other causes.

Accent vs. Dialect vs. Language: What’s the Difference?

Any debate about how to pronounce ‘pecan’ could easily turn into a discussion about dialect—but that’s not just another word for ‘accent.’

Christie’s previews Leonardo da Vinci’s ‘Salvator Mundi’ prior to auction.

The 10 Most Expensive Paintings Ever Sold

The world’s most valuable paintings cost more than some luxury cars, boats, and houses.

They’ll definitely hear your comments about their ear size.

8 Facts About Cornish Rex Cats

Imagine if a Whippet turned into a cat—and, along the way, it decided to get a perm.

And ‘Bambi’ was already a pretty dark story to begin with.

First It Was Winnie the Pooh—Now Bambi Is Being Turned Into a Bloodthirsty Killer in ‘Bambi: The Reckoning’

The lovable little fawn is now in the public domain—and he’s about to get a lot less lovable.

The 11th tablet of 'The Epic of Gilgamesh.'

10 of the Oldest Pieces of Literature

These pieces of literature—from 'The Epic of Gilgamesh' to what is widely considered the first novel ever written—are some of the oldest in history.

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