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Our connections to popular TV shows run deeper than their storylines and characters—we're also usually fond of our favorite show's theme music. But sometimes, those songs changed. Here are a few shows that switched theme songs.

It's often the first thing you know about a film, so when it comes to crafting the next blockbuster, movie makers are eager to get the name just right. That means if the first—or second—suggestion isn't a winner, it's back to the drawing board to find som

There are only a few situations that justify a call to 911. But there are loads of terrible excuses for dialing dispatch.

It’s summertime, and there are celebrations going on all over the U.S., often centered around something that makes a community unique. Perhaps you’ll find an ev

Sean Hutchinson answers today's Big Question.

“Pandemic” isn’t the only illicit substance hitting the streets in David Simon’s Baltimore

Magicians have been practicing their craft for ages, but what’s the first magic trick that was recorded for posterity?

Sometimes smaller studios try to cash in on a major movie by releasing their own low-budget version.

Sometimes, truth is stranger than fiction—or, to be more accurate, the truth is all you need for a great movie. Such is the case with Best Picture nominee Philomena, starring Dame Judi Dench and Steve Coogan.

Thanks to an opening title screen that says, “Some of this actually happened,” we begin to wonder right from the get-go just how much of American Hustle occurred in real life.

While Oscar categories such as Best Actor in a Leading Role and Best Director are well-known, there are a few special categories and awards that are a little more obscure.

To the horror of mothers everywhere, there is scientific evidence that you are, in fact, the center of the universe. We all are, actually. That’s because, depending on how you interpret some key cosmological axioms, the center of the universe is everywher

The explanation for the missing letters falls (mostly) into two categories.

Late Night with Seth Meyers premieres tonight—which means it’s the perfect time to learn a little bit about the Weekend Update alum.

Not so long ago, the Academy Awards' three short film categories—made up of nominees few outside of the industry had even heard of, much less had a chance to see—were guaranteed to wreak havoc on your Oscar pool. But over the past 14 years, there has been

Let us take you through five of the world’s most bizarre and forgotten drug fads.

Well-meaning geologists ended up confusing plenty of folks when they named stalactites and stalagmites. Both of these similar-sounding structures—typically formed in limestone caves—are capable of stretching over 27 feet in length. But what's the differen

Knowing how to make tasty cocktails will make you a hit at any party, but adding flair to the process can bring the house down.

11 TV Shows That Changed Their Opening Theme Songs

11 Famous Movies Almost Named Something Else

11 Stops on the Ultimate American Dinosaur Tour

10 Ridiculous Reasons to Call 911

6 Surprisingly Fascinating Stockpiles

9 Weird and Wonderful Festivals in June

Which Came First: Airplanes or Paper Airplanes?

What's the Difference Between Antlers and Horns?

41 Brand Names Given to Drugs in The Wire

What’s the Oldest Trick in the Book?

20 Mockbusters You Might Confuse for the Real Movie

Real Oscar Stories: Philomena

Why Are Some Drinks Shaken and Others Stirred?

5 Modern Banking Services You Might Take for Granted

Real Oscar Stories: American Hustle

7 Special Oscar Categories and Awards

Scientific Evidence That You Are (and Aren’t) the Center of the Universe

Why Are Some Letters Missing From NYC Subways?

10 Things You Might Not Know About Seth Meyers

The Oscar Shorts Category Explained In 6 Steps

They Were Who They Weren’t: 6 Audacious Impostors

5 Forgotten Drug Fads

What’s the Difference Between a Stalactite and a Stalagmite?

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