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15 Psychological Conditions Named After Literary Characters

Shakespearian and fairy tale characters have a wealth of complexes and syndromes named after them.

Chances are at least one of these books has a typo.

14 Typos in First Editions

Useful or embarrassing, sometimes typos are forever, perhaps even more in the age of the internet. These are some of publishing’s most memorable blunders.

15 Incredible Discoveries That Were Hiding in Plain Sight

Whether it's a lost purse or an entire galaxy, the thing you're looking for is almost always the last place you look.

The Origins Behind 8 Star Wars Character and Species Names

Many of the names from a galaxy far, far away have their origins in the real world.

12 Behind-the-Scenes Secrets of Private Investigators

It's a trash-sifting, peeing-in-a-bottle job, but someone's gotta do it.

28 Things You Might Not Have Known About The Royal Tenenbaums

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.'

13 Complete Facts About Jerry Maguire

6. Renée Zellweger didn’t know how to say the “hello” line.

14 Illuminating Facts About The Golden Child

Eddie Murphy's fantasy comedy went through numerous changes before it hit theaters in 1986.

6 Places That Celebrate Christmas Year-Round

The holiday season doesn't have to end with the new year. From Alaska to Tennessee, here are six towns where Yule is a 365-day affair.

7 Times Dick Van Dyke Was a Delight

Earlier this year, a video of national treasure and living legend Dick Van Dyke singing "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang" at a Denny's with his a capella group took the Internet by storm.

9 Cool, Weird, and Wacky Wine Varieties

From wine made from rose petals to beer/wine hybrids, there's a vintage out there for every adventurous drinker.

10 of the World’s Best Toy Shops

Nothing beats the magic of a real toy store this time of year.

9 Ways of Saying "Stupid" Across the United States

You could call someone stupid, or you could say he hasn't the sense to find his rear-end with both hands and a roadmap.

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10 Filmmaking Lessons from Kim Jong-Il

"Each scene must be dramatic."

20 of Steven Wright's Funniest Jokes

Steven Wright once supposedly said, "I intend to live forever. So far, so good."

12 Fun Facts About You Can't Do That on Television

The show that set the standard for Nickelodeon's kid-friendly comedies has some fascinating behind-the-scenes stories.

10 Classic Movies You Can See in Theaters This Month

December is a very good month for movie lovers.

10 Famous Birthdays to Celebrate in December

Some of our favorite historical figures were born in the month of December. We couldn't possibly name them all, but here are just a handful whose lives we'll be celebrating.

11 Geeky Holiday Decorations

Nothing says "Happy Holidays" like honoring your fandom.

10 Sailor-Related Terms That Were Lost at Sea

Here’s a sampling of terms that went overboard. Be their lexical lifeboat.

15 Behind-the-Scenes Secrets of Auto Mechanics

They're pretty tired of you wiping boogers on the car seat.

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10 Tips for Recovering From Illnesses From Hippocrates

Pick the right wine, or you might get farts.

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