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6 Unexpected Island Namesakes

Forget explorers, saints, or officials: These islands were named after more unusual people.

10 Strange and Amazing TV Pilots the Networks Passed On

The UnknownArchiveTV is home to TV pilots adapted from movies, American versions of popular British shows, and some shows so weird they defy classification.

16 Fascinating Facts About Marlon Brando

Marlon Brando was one of the most influential actors of the 20th century—and clashed with plenty of actors, writers, and directors along the way.

Dan Aykroyd And Tom Hanks star in Dragnet (1987).

8 Movie Star-Filled Music Videos from the 1980s

Musicians aren’t the only entertainers who like to flex their performing muscles; actors occasionally can’t resist the lure of regular MTV rotation.

13 Mysterious Facts About ‘Clue’

It was no mystery to movie-goers when this 1985 movie about a board game flopped at the box office. But time has been kind to “Clue,” and you can discover more fun facts about the cult classic here.

America’s 12 Best Chocolate Mousses

There are plenty of ways to celebrate National Chocolate Mousse Day right.

8 Hot-N-Ready Facts About Little Caesars

Find out more about the pizza chain with the famous two-for-one deal and a Julius Caesar lookalike for a mascot.

10 Out-Of-This-World Facts About The Jetsons

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11 Tips From Ovid for How to Get Over a Breakup

Distract yourself, meet new people, and don't eat any onions.

12 Words Etymologically Related to the Sense of Taste

We experience the world through our senses, so it makes sense that our language should reflect those senses. This group of words traces back to the basic elements of taste: sour, bitter, sweet, and salty.

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7 Puns That Make Sense in More Than One Language

Bilingual jokes and puns that work in two languages, or contain multiple languages as a part of the joke, are the crown jewels of any (jo)kingdom.

15 Unforgettable Facts About Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind

Forget everything you thought you knew about this mind-bending romantic dramedy.

15 Super Facts About Super Troopers

Some of the mustaches were fake, but the syrup was real.

11 Behind-the-Scenes Secrets of Film Composers

Sometimes, the best work is the stuff that doesn't get noticed.

10 of the Most Expensive Movie Props Ever Sold

Many of these props languished in storage at movie studios for years before savvy people realized their worth and sold them at auction.

11 Awesome Stops That Should Be on Every Harry Potter Fan's Vacation List

Love 'Harry Potter'? Love traveling? Then we have a bucket list for you.

15 Big Facts About Sanford and Son

You hear that, Elizabeth?

12 Secrets of the Witness Protection Program

Here’s as much detail as you’re going to get without finding yourself in a considerable amount of trouble.

22 Awesome and Inspiring Bill Murray Quotes

In addition to having a killer sense of humor, Bill Murray is pretty deep.

14 Secrets of Cruise Ship Workers

Workers on cruise ships sometimes have their own bars, mafias, jokes—and even their own secret codes.

13 Monumental Facts About North by Northwest

The Alfred Hitchcock classic has been thrilling audiences with its improbable but highly entertaining story for nearly 60 years.

10 Awesome Outdoor Music Venues Around the World

With Festival Season rapidly approaching, take a moment to appreciate the stunning array of elite music venues around the world.

12 Facts About 'Eddie and the Cruisers'

Here's the story of how a box office dud ended up selling over three million copies of its soundtrack, and spawning a sequel.

Defining the Times: 8 Words People Looked Up the Week of 3/20

For the week of March 20, springtime, politics, and tragedy drove people to the dictionary.

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