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Stan Lee next to a portrait of himself in his Beverly Hills office, 2004.

How a Newspaper Article Became the Last Straw for Stan Lee and Jack Kirby’s Prolific Partnership

Stan Lee’s habit of claiming credit for Jack Kirby’s Marvel Comics creations was on full display in one 1965 newspaper profile.

Scar, plotting murder (and possibly his next meal, too).

What Happened to Mufasa’s Carcass in The Lion King? A New Fan Theory Suggests Cannibalism

The Lion King’s Scar killed his brother, which already earned him a spot in the unofficial Disney Villain Hall of Infamy. Did he eat him, too?

Never Got a Snoopy Sno-Cone Machine as a Kid? You Can Still Buy One This Holiday Season

The Snoopy Sno-Cone Machine hasn't gone off the market since it debuted in 1979. Here's how to get your hands on one.

Does your Christmas tree usually look like Charlie's?

Peanuts Holiday Specials Won’t Air on Network TV for the First Time in More Than 50 Years

Families have celebrated Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas with Charlie Brown and friends for years (and they still can).

Care Bears were one of the great merchandising success stories of the 1980s.

The Fur Trade: How the Care Bears Conquered the '80s

The Care Bears were the result of Kenner wanting a unique teddy bear and American Greetings looking for a greeting card you could hug.

What’s Up, Doc: New Two-Part Podcast Explores the Life of Mel Blanc, “The Man of a Thousand Voices”

We have Mel Blanc to thank for many voices in our favorite Saturday morning cartoons, from ‘Looney Tunes’ to ‘The Flintstones.’

Mulan faces off against a menacing Hun during the climax of Disney's Mulan (1998).

11 Memorable Facts About Disney’s Mulan

Gear up for Disney’s live-action ‘Mulan’ with entertaining tidbits about the 1998 animated classic and the story that inspired it.

Mia Farrow and Alan Arkin in The Last Unicorn (1982).

12 Enchanting Facts About The Last Unicorn

The Rankin/Bass cult classic 'The Last Unicorn' featured Jeff Bridges, Mia Farrow, and enough terrifying beasts to fuel your nightmares for decades.

How Did Casper the Friendly Ghost Die?

The genial ghost has been trying to make friends with the living since 1945. But did he once walk among them as a real boy?

Chernabog from Disney's Fantasia (1940).

15 Terrifying Cartoon Characters From Your Childhood Who Scarred You For Life

From Anastasia's decaying Rasputin to Fantasia's smoky, sinister Chernabog, these cartoons might still feature in your nightmares.

8 Fun Facts About Muppet Babies

The animated series about diapered Muppets never explained why Kermit and company had been left inside a nursery and with no trace of their parents.

NASA and Peanuts Team Up to Bring Space-Themed Snoopy Booklets to McDonald's Happy Meals

As part of a new project promoting STEM, NASA booklets starring Snoopy in space will soon be available with McDonald's Happy Meals.

8 Facts About The Real Ghostbusters

The animated series aired from 1986 to 1991 and helped keep interest in the 'Ghostbusters' franchise alive between feature films.

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South Dakota’s Flintstones Theme Park Has Been Demolished

The roadside attraction, which first opened in the '60s, has been demolished. There's good news, though: The Arizona location will be reopened soon for a limited run.

10 Fishy SpongeBob SquarePants Fan Theories

People have grafted a ton of dark themes onto SpongeBob, Patrick, and all their equally cheery underwater pals, suggesting their sunny dispositions are masking some serious trauma.

Peppa Pig Used Sexist Language in a 2009 Episode, According to the London Fire Brigade

The British children's show 'Peppa Pig' is causing controversy again. This time, the London Fire Brigade is calling out it out for sexist language.

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8 Facts About Shel Silverstein

The author of 'The Giving Tree' and 'Where the Sidewalk Ends' was friends with Hugh Hefner and wrote some of his books while staying at the Playboy Mansion.

These Rugrats Sneakers Will Bring Out Your Inner '90s Kid

Tommy, Chuckie, Angelica, Reptar, and other characters from the Nickelodeon show all make appearances on Champ's and Fila's new line of Rugrats-branded footwear.

The Reason Ariel's Red Hair Was a Problem for The Little Mermaid

'The Little Mermaid' helped reinvigorate Disney's animation arm when it came out in 1989. But not everyone was on board with Ariel's red locks.

Goodbye, Bedrock City: Arizona's Flintstones Theme Park Has Closed After Nearly 50 Years

Fred and Wilma have been evicted.

There's a Prequel to How the Grinch Stole Christmas, and It's Halloween-Themed

The 1977 holiday special won an Emmy, but didn't make quite the same impact as its predecessor.

SpongeBob SquarePants Fans Are Petitioning to Have 'Sweet Victory' Played at the Super Bowl

More than 575,000 people have already signed the petition.

Netflix Is Adapting Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and Other Roald Dahl Tales Into an Animated Series

The sequel, 'Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator,' could also be filmed for the first time.

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A 'Lost' Disney Cartoon from 1928 Has Been Discovered in Japan

It's one of just 26 Oswald the Rabbit cartoons made in the pre-Mickey era.

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