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The Nintendo 64 defined many people’s childhoods.

12 Surprising Facts About 1990s Video Games

For some people, video games were a pleasant way to pass the time in the 1990s. For others, they were a cultural crisis.

It‘s beautiful and terrifying at the same time.

Squid Game’s Colorful Staircase Is Now a 1735-Piece Toy Set

You can now pre-order a toy building block set and bring Squid Game to life.

10 Surprising Facts About Val Kilmer

Val Kilmer played everyone from Batman to Doc Holliday, but it was Mark Twain who appeared nearest to his heart.

Britney Spears performing "Oops!" at the 2000 MTV Video Music Awards.

7 Fun Facts About Britney Spears’s ‘Oops! … I Did It Again’

Go behind the scenes of Britney Spears’s second album, ‘Oops! … I Did It Again.’

The Bangles’ “Walk Like An Egyptian” was banned not once, but twice.

11 Classic Pop Songs Banned for Unusual Reasons

Reasons for banning some of these pop, rock, and punk classics range from alleged nudity to offending the queen of England.

Martin Sheen stars in ‘Apocalypse Now’ (1979).

17 Surprising Facts About ‘Apocalypse Now’

Francis Ford Coppola’s acclaimed (loose) adaptation of Joseph Conrad's ‘Heart of Darkness’ was supposed to be directed by George Lucas.

Harrison Ford in ‘Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom.’

Is the Film a Prequel, Sequel, or Remake?

See if you can correctly identify the status of these popular movies.

12 Cultural Shifts Sparked By the 1975 Digital Revolution

Life looks a lot different than it did in 1975, and that’s largely thanks to the digital revolution that took place 50 years ago.

Superman's death became a mainstream media event.

When DC Comics Killed Off Superman

The Man of Steel was mortally wounded in 1992. So was the comic book industry.

Chili’s New Scranton Location Has a Special Menu Item for Office Fans

In honor of The Office’s 20th anniversary, Chili’s is finally opening a Scranton restaurant, complete with a retro menu and decor.

Brokeback Mountain (2005) Original Trailer [FHD]

20 of the Best Movies of the 2000s

Rediscover some of the best flicks of the 2000s, from indie darlings like ‘Brokeback Mountain’ to cult classics like ‘Memento,’ blockbuster comedies like ‘Tropic Thunder,’ and more.

They like screens under certain circumstances.

Do Dogs Enjoy Movies?

Videos of dogs watching the animated film “Flow” have gone viral recently, and science backs up the adorable phenomenon.

NECA is bringing back “The Game of Jaws” in 2025.

A Retro ‘Jaws’ Toy Will Be Re-Released for the Film’s 50th Anniversary

NECA is reviving “The Game of Jaws” in honor of the 50th anniversary of the original summer blockbuster.

The 10 Best States for Video Game Fans

Prodigy Education ranked the most game-obsessed states based on the number of establishments, events, and search trends related to the hobby.

Why Do Basketball Players Wear Arm Sleeves?

The sleeves might be performance enhancers. Or not.

Karaoke is a beloved pastime (for some people).

Who Created Karaoke?

We have two innovators to thank for our ability to scream-sing Celine Dion’s “It’s All Coming Back to Me Now” in front of a group of strangers.

The far-fetched plots were designed to keep viewers wanting more.

Why Is It Called a “Soap Opera”?

How did daytime dramas like “Guiding Light” and “General Hospital” become known as “soap operas”? It's all thanks to commercials.

At least one critic panned Dustin Hoffman’s performance in ‘The Graduate.’

10 Pop Culture Classics That Originally Got Bad Reviews

There’s no accounting for taste when it comes to critics’ misguided impressions of cultural classics, from mini-skirts to ‘Moby-Dick.’

‘Garfield Minus Garfield’ was one of the internet’s better ideas.

When ‘Garfield Minus Garfield’ Subtracted the Strip’s Title Character

How an experimental journey into the dark mind of Jon Arbuckle became an internet sensation.

After years of anticipation, the LEGO Group and The Pokémon Company are collaborating for the first time.

Pikachu and More Pokémon Are Finally Getting the LEGO Treatment in 2026

The wait is over—Pokémon is finally joining LEGO. Here‘s what we know so far about the legendary collaboration.

‘The Simpsons’ Is Now Streaming 24/7 on Disney+

The long-running animated comedy can stream for two weeks without repeating an episode.

Behind the scenes with Saturday Night Live.

When an 80-Year-Old Grandmother Hosted ‘Saturday Night Live’

Miskel Spillman won the late night mainstay’s “Anyone Can Host Contest” in part by saying she needed “one more cheap thrill.”

John Denver really wanted to go to space.

When John Denver Almost Went into Space

The country music icon spent years trying to get higher than any musician had ever been.

The Vienna Vegetable Orchestra Turns Produce Into Musical Instruments

This record-breaking band specializes in vegetal instruments—from celeriac bongos to pepper horns.