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Germans Widen Verdun Attack

Erik Sass is covering the events of the war exactly 100 years after they happened. This is the 228th installment in the series.

Waldo's Topless Beach Scandal

It was a sprawling beach scene populated by hundreds of characters, including one dressed slightly inappropriately for the climate: Waldo, the sweater-sporting explorer who “hides” in every crowd scene illustrated by Martin Handford for his 'Where’s Waldo

Robin Williams and Nathan Lane in The Birdcage (1996).

14 Facts About The Birdcage

'The Birdcage' marked Elaine May and Mike Nichols's first-ever—and long awaited—movie collaboration. But it was Robin Williams and Nathan Lane who really stole the show.

The Struggle for Douaumont

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The Lifelong Censorship of Mae West

Mae West spent her entire career testing the limits of what was considered acceptable in entertainment.

Molly Ringwald, Andrew McCarthy, and Jon Cryer in Pretty in Pink (1986).

14 Facts About Pretty in Pink

By February 1986, John Hughes had established himself as the king of teen movies with hits like 'Sixteen Candles,' 'Weird Science,' and 'The Breakfast Club.' Then came 'Pretty in Pink.'

The Story Behind Atari's Infamous E.T. Video Game

When Atari released their video game adaptation of 'E.T. The Extraterrestrial' in 1982, they thought it would buoy their brand and help them compete with the growing home computer market.

16 Things You Might Not Know About The Brady Bunch

Here are 16 facts you probably didn't know about the celebrated 70s sitcom, like Gene Hackman was considered for the role of Mike Brady, and more.

13 Riotous Facts About V For Vendetta

Hugo Weaving wasn't a last-second replacement to play the role of V in 'V for Vendetta'—he came in three weeks into filming.

13 Happy Facts About Daria

The series ran for five seasons on MTV beginning in 1997. Here are some facts about the show even 'Sick, Sad World' doesn’t know.

John Cusack in 'Better Off Dead' (1985).

12 Better Facts About 'Better Off Dead'

Audiences loved the cult teen comedy. John Cusack? Not so much. Here are some facts about 'Better Off Dead.'

Russians Conquer Erzurum, Cameroon Falls

Erik Sass is covering the events of the war exactly 100 years after they happened. This is the 225th installment in the series.

When Andy Kaufman Lost It on Live Television

On Friday, February 20, 1981, Andy Kaufman sat down in a fake restaurant, delivered scripted lines, paused, and then shook himself out of character.

10 Industrial Facts About Modern Times

Eighty years ago, the world saw Charlie Chaplin’s beloved Little Tramp character for the last time—and heard him for the first time.

8 People Who Owe Everything to a Breakup

Nietzsche—and Kelly Clarkson—said it best: "What doesn't kill you makes you stronger." These 8 people might not have amounted to much, if they hadn't had their hearts broken.

Anthony Hopkins and Jodie Foster star in The Silence of the Lambs (1991).

18 Facts About The Silence of the Lambs On Its 30th Anniversary

Believe it or not, Jonathan Demme's 'The Silence of the Lambs' was released on Valentine’s Day. How romantic!

Verdun Attack Delayed

Eugene Levy and Catherine O'Hara star in Best In Show (2000).

15 Facts About 'Best in Show'

'Best In Show' star and co-writer Eugene Levy wasn't sure how to make a dog show funny. He and Christopher Guest clearly figured it out.

Robert De Niro stars as Travis Bickle in Martin Scorsese's Taxi Driver (1976).

13 Surprising Facts About Taxi Driver

Robert De Niro thought 1976’s Taxi Driver had the potential to be a movie people would still be talking about 50 years later. We’re still a few years away from knowing that for sure, but it’s safe to assume he was right.

9 Wild Conspiracy Theories About TV Shows

Sometimes, devoted fans become convinced there's more to what they're seeing on TV.

The War In The Air

Erik Sass is covering the events of the war exactly 100 years after they happened. This is the 223rd installment in the series.

A scene from David Cronenberg's Scanners (1981).

10 Mind-Blowing Facts About Scanners

It’s been 40 years since David Cronenberg’s Scanners (literally) blew your brains for the first time.

When Hitchcock Banned Audiences From Seeing His Movies

The Master of Suspense actively kept people from exhibiting his work—and only two men knew why.

Ray Liotta, Robert De Niro, Paul Sorvino, Martin Scorsese, and Joe Pesci in Goodfellas (1990).

40 Facts About Martin Scorsese's Goodfellas

'Goodfellas,' Martin Scorsese's modern gangster classic, has been called the director's best movie. Others have called it the best movie—period.

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