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Ack! 12 Things You Might Not Know About Bloom County

Here come some facts from Aunt Opus!

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John and Abigail Adams: America's First Power Couple

The Adamses set the tone for generations of American political celebrity pairs to come.

12 Head-Scratching Terms Heard on Film Sets

Want to be a Hollywood insider? Then you’d better know the industry jargon.

15 Fun Facts About Caddyshack

You may already know your favorite moments from 'Caddyshack' by heart. But after reading this list, you’ll be a lock for membership at Bushwood Country Club.

9 Sweet Facts for Sour Patch Kids Day

Their decapitated heads are sold for Halloween. And they are delicious.

The oldest operating McDonald's in Downey, California.

The Original Locations of 30 Famous Food Chains

Ever wonder where your favorite fast food chain first popped up? From Blimpie to Five Guys to Wendy's, we're bringing you the first locations of these famous restaurants.

Michael Jordan stars in Space Jam (1996).

How the Monstars Could Have Won in Space Jam

The official trailer for an all-new 'Space Jam' sequel starring LeBron James has dropped. This time around, the Monstars would be well served to do some smarter planning.

12 Amazing Facts About the Swan Upping

Did you know the Queen of England owns all the unclaimed mute swans in all of Britain? Well, she does, and she makes sure to count them every third week in July. It’s called the Swan Upping and it is just as amazing as you might think.

15 Fascinating Facts About 'The Dark Crystal'

'The Dark Crystal' received a lukewarm response when it was released in 1982—in large part because Jim Henson fans, who were used to seeing lovable Muppets, were instead witnessing something truly unique.

Yellowstone National Park is full of natural wonders.

15 Things You Might Not Know About Yellowstone National Park

Celebrated for its flora, fauna, geological structures, and sprawling landscapes, Yellowstone National Park is undoubtedly one of the country’s greatest centers of natural beauty.

Both flour and flower come from the same root word

15 Pairs of Words That Surprisingly Come From the Same Source

Sometimes words we might not expect to have anything in common historically do go back to the same source. They’re called etymological doublets—here are 15 of them.

8 Fascinating Facts About Seashells

Marine biologist Helen Scales’s 'Spirals in Time: The Secret Life and Curious Afterlife of Seashells' is packed full of interesting facts about seashells and the creatures that create them. Here are just a few you can use to wow fellow sunbathers this sum

11 Things Human Engineers Are Learning From Birds

We should really consider retiring “bird brain” as an insult.

2nd Annual Premiere Magazine's Women in Hollywood Awards

15 Fun Facts About There's Something About Mary

Buttercups were built up, and a quarterback's last name was forever mangled on purpose.

9 Amazing Facts About Kangaroos

Australia's kangaroos are more than just a national symbol—they're also the mascots of several U.S. universities.

11 Dickensian Facts About Great Expectations

It’s no wonder that so many people consider 'Great Expectations' to be one of Charles Dickens's best works.

10 American Ghost Towns You Can Visit

Ghost towns are great, because let's face it, most towns inhabited by actual people are so overrated.

Johnny Depp and Dianne Wiest in Edward Scissorhands (1990).

10 Hair-Raising Facts About Edward Scissorhands

Tim Burton’s 'Edward Scissorhands'—one of the most iconic films of the 1990s—could have starred Tom Cruise.

5 Things You Didn't Know About U.S. Army Special Forces

In hot spots around the globe, the Green Berets are often the first in and the last out.

Jeff Daniels stars in Arachnophobia (1990).

18 Creepy Facts about Arachnophobia

'Arachnophobia,' Frank Marshall's skin-crawling cult classic, crept its way into theaters 30 years ago.

13 Dangerous Facts About Jackass

Don’t try this at home.

8 Marvel Movies That Never Left the Drawing Board

With great budget restrictions come great disappointments.

Say Hello to 7 of UNESCO’s Newest World Heritage Sites

The 2015 list of new World Heritage Sites names a total of 24 new places deemed World Heritage-worthy.

7 Strange Things Found in Storage Units

Abandoned storage units are the modern-day treasure chest.

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