When filming began on 'Desperately Seeking Susan,' Madonna was an up-and-coming singer. By the time shooting wrapped, she was a bona fide superstar.

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You don’t need to sign up for a streaming service to satisfy your horror craving.
Some of Webster's suggested reforms caught on and still mark a difference between American and British writing. But you won't beleev how many of his reforms went nowhere.
Humans have a strange and lasting fascination with the dark and macabre. Lucky for you, we’ve compiled a list of the best gifts for true crime fans that will appeal to any murder mystery lover.
Noah Webster—who was born on October 16, 1758—compiled America’s most influential dictionary, Americanized our English, essentially founded the publishing industry, and was a pioneer in epidemiology. Here's what you should know about Webster.
If you’re planning a vacation around the best airports (who does that?), head to Japan.
The so-called “sandwich generation” has a lot to consider when it comes to settling down. ‘Fortune’ did the data analytics for them.
Don't let their droopy looks fool you: There's more to this noble breed than meets the eye.
Whether they’re comedies or animated musicals, movies have a big impact on baby naming trends.
With Netflix's 'Blonde,' Ana de Armas is the latest in a long line of actors who have attempted to portray Marilyn Monroe, Hollywood’s ultimate It Girl.
In the ‘90s, it felt like every teenager had their nose buried in a Christopher Pike novel. Here are the stories behind novels like 'The Midnight Club,' 'Fall Into Darkness,' and 'Chain Letter.'
From MasterClass memberships to karaoke machines, here are 12 of the best gifts for singers to hone their craft and have fun with it, too.
Decapitation used to be considered the most humane way of disposing of criminals, complete with adorable euphemisms like "the patriotic haircut."
Mississippi is the cheapest state to live in right now, but here are a few more you might not have known about.
Unsolved crimes are exhaustively covered in the media, but chances are, there’s at least one crime from history in this list—from unsolved art heists to mysterious crimes committed against (or by?) royals—that you’re not familiar with.
Looking for a gift your wife will love? Whether your spouse is a fitness fanatic, reader, or coffee lover, there's a gift here that will fit her perfectly.