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9 Festive Facts About ‘The Polar Express’

Based on the classic 1985 children’s book by Chris Van Allsburg, the movie follows a young Santa Claus skeptic on a magical train ride to the North Pole on Christmas Eve.

Bing Crosby, Rosemary Clooney, Vera-Ellen, and Danny Kaye in ‘White Christmas.’

12 Merry Facts About ‘White Christmas’

With Bing Crosby’s star power and Michael Curtiz directing, ‘White Christmas’ overcame early struggles to become a holiday classic.

In celebration of season 2 of Netflix‘s “Squid Game,” McDonald‘s released a new Happy Meal in Australia.

McDonald‘s Is Selling Squid Game Happy Meals in Australia

A critique of wealth inequality never tasted so good.

Cleavon Little and Gene Wilder in 'Blazing Saddles,' which inspired a short-lived TV adaptation.

The ‘Blazing Saddles’ TV Show That Was Supposedly Kept Hidden From Viewers

For years, rumors circulated that CBS had made season after season of a ‘Blazing Saddles’ spin-off with no intention of airing it.

Max Schreck stars in the original ‘Nosferatu’ (1922).

11 Frightful Facts About ‘Nosferatu’

The 1922 German silent film shamelessly plagiarized Bram Stoker’s novel ‘Dracula.’ But if ‘Nosferatu’ had never been made, the vampire genre so embedded in pop culture might never have taken off.

10 Heartwarming Facts About ‘Miracle on 34th Street’

More than 75 years after it premiered, the holiday classic can still make a believer out of anyone.

10 Surprising Facts About Wham!’s “Last Christmas”

Over the course of his illustrious career, George Michael gave the world many gifts. One that keeps on giving is “Last Christmas,” the 1984 holiday classic by Wham!, Michael's pop duo with Andrew Ridgeley.

Yogi's First Christmas (1980) - Theme / Opening

The Yogi Bear Christmas Special You Probably Forgot

‘Yogi’s First Christmas’ might not have the cultural cachet of ‘Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer’ or ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas,’ but the people who loved it remember it fondly—and now, it’s getting new life on streaming.

When People Thought the ‘Back to the Future II’ Hoverboard Was Real

The Mattel hovercraft was a figment of imagination, but that didn't stop kids (and their parents) from demanding where to buy one.

The 10 Most Fun U.S. Cities in 2024

Two Floridian cities made it on the list—can you guess which ones?

22 Fun Facts About ‘Elf’

Discover more fun facts about the Will Ferrell Christmas movie that has since become a holiday classic.

In his long career, Carrey’s given us comedy, kookiness, and drama.

12 of Jim Carrey’s Best Films

Carrey has given us an array of looks, laughs, and lamentations in his career—did your favorite performance make the list?

Juggalos often claim to be misunderstood.

Down to Clown: When Juggalos Were Declared a Criminal Gang by the Department of Justice

Fans of the horrorcore group Insane Clown Posse find themselves on the outskirts of society. They like it that way.

11 TV Shows That Changed the Course of History

These shows did way more than just provide entertainment.

The Ultimate Christmas Trivia List

Dazzle your holiday party guests with these facts about Christmas movies, music, traditions, and more.

Peter Billingsley in A Christmas Story (1983).

12 Festive Facts About ‘A Christmas Story’

The holiday classic—which could have starred Jack Nicholson as The Old Man Parker—has cemented its legacy as a Christmas classic.

25 Surprising Facts About ‘Home Alone’

Discover these fascinating facts about "Home Alone," the John Hughes Christmastime classic about a couple of bungling burglars and a kid left behind for the holidays.

Concept albums are alive and well in the 21st century.

A History of Concept Albums In 15 Albums

Some people love the concept album—and some love to hate them. But chances are you’ve listened to songs from one or two of them in your life.

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The Updated Atari 7800+ Lets You Game Like It’s 1986

The Atari 7800+ makes it possible to play the games you haven’t touched since childhood.

Living Room vs. Family Room vs. Den: What’s the Difference?

You can binge Netflix in any room you like, but there are some key differences between these living areas.

9 ‘Saturday Night Live’ Movies That Were Never Made

In the pantheon of SNL sketches-turned-feature films, there are good ideas (‘Wayne’s World’), bad ideas (‘It’s Pat’), and batted-about ideas that never made it to the silver screen.

10 Adorable Facts About Cabbage Patch Kids

The holiday toy craze of 1983 inspired a line of counterfeit Kids that were stuffed with flammable rags.

How ‘WKRP in Cincinnati’ Made Holiday TV History With “Turkeys Away”

In its very first season, ‘WKRP In Cincinnati’ created the greatest Thanksgiving special about a misguided turkey delivery ever made.

Steve Martin and John Candy in ’Planes, Trains and Automobiles’ (1987).

15 Moving Facts About ’Planes, Trains and Automobiles’

John Hughes’s own hellish trip from New York City to Chicago inspired ‘Planes, Trains and Automobiles,’ the 1987 Thanksgiving classic starring Steve Martin and John Candy.