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The Zimmermann Telegram

Erik Sass is covering the events of the war exactly 100 years after they happened. This is the 263rd installment in the series.

Betty White's Guide to Life, in 20 Quotes

In addition to her work as a beloved actor and animal rights activist, Betty White was a master of wise words and one-liners.

When Bond Battled Bond at the 1983 Box Office

In 1983, a producer's "bootleg Bond" promised mechanical sharks, Orson Welles, and the return of Sean Connery.

Germany’s Fateful Gamble

Erik Sass is covering the events of the war exactly 100 years after they happened. This is the 262nd installment in the series.

30 Memorable Hayao Miyazaki Quotes

Hayao Miyazaki may be known for his animated films, but his outlook on life is hardly G-rated (neither are most of his films).

Fans Find Bizarre Friends/Home Alone Connection

Monica and Chandler from 'Friends' somehow wound up in the same house as the McCallister family from 'Home Alone.'

Doug Jones and Ivana Baquero in Pan's Labyrinth (2006).

14 Fantastical Facts About Pan's Labyrinth

Between his modest comic book hits Hellboy and Hellboy II: The Golden Army, imaginative Mexican filmmaker Guillermo del Toro made a film that was darker and more in Spanish: Pan's Labyrinth.

Steve Martin and Michael Caine in Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (1988).

12 Facts About Dirty Rotten Scoundrels

'Dirty Rotten Scoundrels,' Frank Oz's popular con man comedy starring Steve Martin and Michael Caine, went through plenty of changes before finally hitting the big screen.

30 Facts About Your Favorite Steven Spielberg Movies

Since making his feature directorial debut with the 1971 TV movie Duel, Steven Spielberg—who was born on December 18, 1946—has gone on to create some of Hollywood's most iconic films.

11 Influential Facts About A Woman Under the Influence

You can't talk about the history of independent film without talking about John Cassavetes. And you can't talk about John Cassavetes without talking about 'A Woman Under the Influence.'

19 Delightful Quotes from Dick Van Dyke

Dick Van Dyke has been charming his way onto TV and movie screens since the 1950s, capturing hearts in roles like comedy writer Rob Petrie on 'The Dick Van Dyke Show' and Bert in 'Mary Poppins.'

Fall of Bucharest, Lloyd George to PM

Erik Sass is covering the events of the war exactly 100 years after they happened. This is the 259th installment in the series.

10 Clever Moments of TV Foreshadowing You Might Have Missed

Spoiler alert! Sometimes TV shows shock their audiences with mind-blowing twists and surprises, but TV writers are often clever enough to foreshadow these events with very subtle references.

How An Obscure British Comedy Sketch Became The World’s Most Repeated TV Program

It's gained a cult audience all over the world—and is especially popular in Germany.

Franz Josef Dies

Erik Sass is covering the events of the war exactly 100 years after they happened. This is the 258th installment in the series.

The original designs for the Imperial Stormtroopers by artist Ralph McQuarrie, who would provide concept art throughout the original trilogy.

8 Changes From the Original Star Wars Trilogy Drafts

The galaxy far, far away could have looked much, much different. Here are a few ways the original Star Wars trilogy changed from the earliest script drafts.

British Advance Into Sinai

Erik Sass is covering the events of the war exactly 100 years after they happened. This is the 257th installment in the series.

25 Fun Facts About Your Favorite Nintendo NES Games

Up, Up, Down, Down, Left, Right, Left, Right, B, A, Start

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How Rocky Balboa Nearly Became a Member of G.I. Joe

Opening on May 22, 1985, 'Rambo: First Blood Part II' was a fantasy fever dream of jingoism, Sylvester Stallone’s titular character a monosyllabic redeemer of an America that had failed itself in Vietnam.

16 Celebratory Facts About Party Down

Are we having fun yet? 'Party Down'—not to be confused with reality show 'Party Down South'—is a hilarious sitcom that ran for 20 episodes between 2009 and 2010. But it's about to come back.

Louvre Museum Offers Protection for Endangered Cultural Treasures

The institution wants to safeguard artifacts rescued from conflict-ridden countries.

10 Heartwarming Facts About Father of the Bride

6. The wedding cost a whopping $249,323.

13 Sharp Facts About Hook

3. Michael Jackson was Steven Spielberg's first choice for the lead.

Ninth Isonzo, Strikes Rock Petrograd

Erik Sass is covering the events of the war exactly 100 years after they happened. This is the 255th installment in the series.

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