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14 Things You Might Not Know About U-Haul

Lurking in their storage lockers: board room fistfights, an eccentric founder, and a murder mystery.

12 Finger-Lickin' Facts About KFC

For one thing, the Colonel is a real guy, and he'll never reveal his original recipe.

Ron Livingston stars in Mike Judge's Office Space (1999).

20 Fun Facts About Office Space

Think you know everything about Mike Judge's cult comedy 'Office Space'? It sounds like you're ... jumping to conclusions.

Franz Reichelt is now remembered as the "flying tailor."

6 Inventors Killed by Their Own Inventions

From the man who died because of a failed parachute suit to the daredevil who perished in a stunt gone wrong, sometimes brilliance comes with a price.

8 Mysterious Facts About Ghostwriter

This mid-1990s kids' crime show was once called the "most ambitious educational project since 'Sesame Street.'"

9 Everyday Words You Didn’t Know Could Mean BS

Some common words that usually don’t have a whiff of tommyrot are also in the BS lexicon.

What 4 New Snowclones Like 'X-ers Gonna X' Have in Common

How is language evolving on the internet? In this series on internet linguistics, Gretchen McCulloch breaks down the latest innovations in online communication.

11 Vengeful Facts About Oldboy

We’ve all been there: imprisoned in a hotel room for 15 years without explanation, then set free and given a chance to find our tormenters…

12 Simpsons Easter Eggs You Might Have Missed

Even Simpsons obsessives who watch each episode repeatedly might not know everything about the series. Here are 12 hidden gems from Springfield.

Blue eyes and the ability to enjoy (or at least tolerate) dairy are signs of evolution.

6 Signs Humans Are Still Evolving

Despite modern technology and industrialization, humans are still changing as a species, even today. Here are a some indications that our evolution isn’t over.

12 Behind-the-Scenes Secrets of Voice Actors

When Bruce Willis is too busy to re-record own breathing, they call in the professionals.

10 Ways to Make Your Flight More Comfortable

Just because you're confined to your seat, it doesn’t mean you have to be uncomfortable. Some basic tricks will help ease you through your trip.

5 Bookish Facts About American Reading Habits

Who reads more, young people or old people?

15 Larry David Cameos on Seinfeld

The ‘Seinfeld’ co-creator was also one of its most frequent guest stars.

16 Surprising Facts About Singles

It's the movie that inspired 'Friends.' (Maybe.)

6 Quirky Ways to Improve Brain Function

Think you need to listen to Mozart or complete crossword puzzles to boost brain function? These quirky activities might also do the trick.

13 Judicious Facts About To Kill a Mockingbird

It's a scientific fact that no matter how great your own father may be, he's not as great as Atticus Finch.

Pumpkins carved with the faces of Dorothy and the Cowardly Lion from The Wizard of Oz.

11 Expert Tips for Carving a Better Jack O'Lantern

Forget two triangles and a toothy grin; this Halloween, take your jack o'lanterns to the next level.

22 Things You Should Know About Indianapolis

It's home to sliced bread and the largest single-day sporting event in the world.

A scene from Creature from the Black Lagoon (1954).

10 Facts About Creature From the Black Lagoon

'Creature From the Black Lagoon' first swam into theaters in 1954. Today, the 3D film is widely considered one of the greatest monster pictures ever made.

The 26 Most Popular Halloween Costumes by State

See what the most popular Halloween costume is in your area.

15 Surprising Facts About Will & Grace

Sean Hayes read the pilot script, laughed, then threw it out.

22 Hamilton Lyrics, Explained

After centuries of being best known as the guy who was killed by Aaron Burr, Lin-Manuel Miranda's Broadway musical, 'Hamilton,' is bringing the achievements of the "10-dollar founding father" front and center.

15 Fast-Talking Facts About Get Shorty

It's the Cadillac of Elmore Leonard adaptations.

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