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Christopher Reid and Christopher Martin in House Party (1990).

11 Wild Facts About 'House Party'

Reginald Hudlin's 'House Party' proved to Hollywood that the growing interest in Black cinema seen in the late 1980s was no mere fad.

The Clash—Joe Strummer, Paul Simonon, Mick Jones, and Nicky 'Topper' Headon—in New York in 1978.

10 Facts About The Clash's 'London Calling'

Rolling Stone named 'London Calling,' the landmark third album by English rockers The Clash, #1 on its list of the 100 Best Albums of the 1980s—and with good reason.

9 Travel Tips from Classical Europe

Travel writing from classical antiquity overflows with pearls of wisdom both relatable and wildly exotic.

5 Things You No Longer See in Driver's Ed

The majority of American teenagers once learned how to drive in driver's ed. Today, you won't find these staples of highway safety instruction in the classroom.

Paddington mid-adventure in Paddington 2 (2018).

50 Perfect Movies, According to Rotten Tomatoes

Yes, ‘Citizen Kane’ is in Rotten Tomatoes’s 100% Club. So are ‘Paddington 2’ and ‘The Terminator.’

More than 15 percent of North Dakota's hard-working population lives in Fargo.

The 25 Hardest-Working States in America

According to a new survey, the very middle of America is chock-full of workaholics, from North Dakota to Texas.

Elvis Presley in concert in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on April 27, 1977.

5 Bizarre Elvis Presley Concert Appearances

Elvis Presley spent a portion of his later years behaving somewhat erratically during his live performances, insulting his back-up singers and even changing lyrics to lash out at the hotel hosting him.

Don't let a stuck jar lid deter your dinner plans.

6 Simple Ways to Open a Stuck Jar Lid

When twisting open a jar lid feels impossible, try these simple tricks before resorting to ordering takeout.

Personal airplanes aren't quite reality yet—and sadly, neither are personal space ships!

24 Strange Predictions For the 21st Century

Everyone from chocolate-making companies to some of history's greatest minds (think Ben Franklin and Nikola Tesla) weighed in on what they thought life would be like in the 21st century.

A volunteer for World Central Kitchen prepares hurricane relief meals.

5 Ways You Can Help Victims of Hurricane Laura

Louisiana’s latest hurricane was one of the strongest in U.S. history. Here’s how to partake in the relief efforts.

Labor Day 2020: What’s Open? What’s Closed?

While many people use Labor Day as an excuse to shop ‘til they drop, some places do close their doors whenever Labor Day comes a-knocking.

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5 Unique Currencies From Precolonial Africa

Many fascinating forms of money were used across precolonial Africa. These currencies are just as unique and diverse as the people who used them.

Jeff Goldblum stars in David Cronenberg's super gross (and excellent) remake of The Fly (1986).

20 Remakes That Are Better Than the Original Movie

From horror films to musicals, everything is fair game for copying ... with varying degrees of success.

These words will bring a smile to your face.

The 10 Happiest Finnish Words, According to the People of Finland

To celebrate the launch of their new Finnish course, Duolingo partnered with the website Very Finnish Problems to find out which words make the people of Finland happiest.

Emilia Clarke as Daenerys Targaryen in the series finale of Game of Thrones.

5 Things We Learned After the Game of Thrones Finale

'Game of Thrones,' the epic HBO fantasy series based on George R.R. Martin's books, answered a lot of questions in its 2019 finale. It also left a few puzzles behind.

7 Best-Selling 19th Century Female Novelists You've Never Heard Of

Few people today know the names Mrs. Henry Wood, Charlotte Riddell, or Maria Edgeworth—yet these women all wrote immensely popular, best-selling Victorian novels that allowed them to command top dollar.

16 Amazon Basics Products Worth Buying Over Their Name-Brand Counterparts

With a range of products that includes everything from batteries to dog beds, Amazon Basics is a brand that's anything but basic. Here's what to grab now.

10 Surprising Facts About River Phoenix

River Phoenix was just as captivating in real life as he was on the screen in his tragically brief career.

15 Products You Need for Your Next Zoom Meeting

Chances are you've got your fair share of virtual meetings scheduled for the next few months. Here are the webcams, lights, and other accessories you need to make them less of an annoyance.

Rioters outside of San Francisco City Hall on the night of May 21, 1979, reacting to the voluntary manslaughter verdict for Dan White, which ensured White would serve just five years for the murders of Harvey Milk and George Moscone.

10 Facts About the White Night Riots

In May 1979, one of the most violent protests in San Francisco history broke out when the lenient verdict for Dan White, the man who killed Harvey Milk, was revealed.

The 10 Best Shark Movies of All Time, According to Rotten Tomatoes

What’s more surprising than 'Sharknado' making it on to this list? The sequel to 'Sharknado making it on to this list.

10 Tips for Avoiding Germs on Flights

Today's airplanes have high-tech air filtration systems that keep the air on your flight fresher than you might expect. But you should still take precautions to avoid germs before and during travel.

14 Black Authors You Should Read Right Now

If you’ve found yourself purchasing 'Stamped' but not 'The Hate U Give' or 'With the Fire on High,' then you’re doing yourself a major disservice.