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Even smarks still have a soft spot for them.

When it comes to ‘80s toys, wrestling figures from the WWF (now the WWE) were all the rage. Here‘s what to know about their creation and the big impact they had on pop culture.

Jake Rossen






A real-life hero who infiltrated the Klan in the 1940s teamed up with a fictional one to expose their corrupting influence.

Jake Rossen




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If you’re in one of these cities, know what you’re in for before you head to the local DMV. (Plus, the cities with the best and most-improved DMVs.)

Paul Anthony Jones


The 'Jaws' saga even included a 3D adventure romp.

Though the 1975 original film is legendary, the ‘Jaws’ sequels occupy a weird (and somewhat complicated) place in cinema history—and here are the real reasons why.

Matthew Jackson




Grab your magnifying glass.

We give you an obscure word with four definitions—one correct, three made up. Can you identify the correct one?

Ellen Gutoskey