Jim Morrison was the self-styled Lizard King, a leather-pants-loving rock deity who fronted the Doors and represented the dark and druggy flipside of the utopian ’60s dream.

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Hunter S. Thompson's career is marked with plenty of hits—but it's the works that never saw the light of day that might be even more interesting.
Since making his acting debut in 1977, Denzel Washington has appeared in more than 50 movies, where he has awed audiences and garnered critical acclaim by delivering one powerful performance after the next. But there’s much more to the man than his movies
Firing Robert De Niro. Struggling with a non-functioning animatronic bear. Spending 40 years on hand-drawn animation. For these reasons and others, these films aren't likely to ever see the light of day.
On September 24, 1991, Nirvana released their second album—and radically changed the face of pop music and altered the cultural landscape for years to come.
Today, Bram Stoker is best known as the author of 'Dracula.' But in life, he was better known as a theatrical manager.
From Kenya to Canada, here are 11 wildlife sanctuaries doing amazing work for animals around the world.
Daniel Craig is reprising his role as Detective Benoit Blanc in two ‘Knives Out’ sequels to the tune of $100 million.
Which board game gets special placement on Daniel Radcliffe's shelves, and which pandemic hobby occupies a ton of space?
The states with the best public schools are almost all in the Northeast, with special guest appearances by Nebraska and Wisconsin.
Today’s best Western books don’t revolve around John Wayne wannabes and other Old West tropes. ‘Outlawed’ author Anna North recommends her favorites.
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If you want to live in a city that's as welcoming to pets as your home is, consider moving to one of these spots.
Goodbye, beaches. Hello, fall foliage. From the Grand Canyon to Kauai, Hawaii, here’s where to head this autumn.
Paleographers know exactly why your dog might get weirdly excited if you whip out a medieval manuscript.
From weird museums to kitschy sculptures, these attractions are worth a stop on your next cross-country road trip.
Looking for a restless escape? These haunted inns, hotels, and Airbnbs are full of things that go bump in the night.
The solar system: It’s big, it’s heliocentric, and it’s got space junk to spare. Here are 24 out-of-this-world facts about the corner of space that’s home to Earth.
For a more tranquil experience, consider heading to one of the national park system's least-visited properties.
Angie Thomas’s 2017 debut novel, 'The Hate U Give,' has held its place in our hearts (and on the New York Times Bestseller List) for half a decade now. Here's what you need to know.
Customizing IKEA furniture is a tried-and-true method for decorating your space on the cheap. Here are some of our favorite IKEA hacks.
The revival of Showtime's hit series 'Dexter' sees serial killer Dexter Morgan in snowbound New York, estranged from his son, and sharpening his tools to confront a new adversary. Here's everything we know so far.
From Disney's Splash Mountain to Universal's Jaws: The Ride, these theme park attractions exceeded the budgets of their movie inspirations several times over.
If you feel like getting away to outer space, check out these rental accommodations that promise to (metaphorically) send you into orbit.