While affection grew for this painting, its true intentions—and even its real name—got lost.

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The vampire comedy was actor Jim Carrey’s first starring film role.
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“Once upon a midnight dreary” begins “The Raven,” setting the mood for one of the most recognizable poems written in English.
From phrasal verbs to loanwords, here's how English speakers repeat themselves without realizing it.
A study determined the horror titles that are most likely to get players’ hearts racing.
People have been quoting iconic lines from this movie since 2004.
Here are some highlights from Merriam-Webster’s latest slate of additions.
Thanks to his outrageous crimes, Graham Young will always be known as the Teacup Poisoner. Here are five others with unforgettable monikers.
From loving tributes to the genuinely bizarre, here are some of our favorite Halloween commercials from decades past.
Harry Houdini and Princess Diana are just a few of the spirits that mediums have tried to contact over the years.
Libraries are usually quiet, secluded spots. But not all are as peaceful as they may seem.
Read up on the case before the new documentary ‘This Is the Zodiac Speaking’ hits Netflix on October 23.
Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the United States, passed away on December 29, 2024 at the age of 100. He was one of the most esteemed humanitarians ever to hold the office. He was also once chased by a wild rabbit.
From the ‘manananggal’ (Philippines) to the ‘csodacsirke’ (Hungary), you’ll want to make sure you steer clear of these terrifying supernatural beings.
This spooky season, be able to tell your bugaboos from your tommyknockers.
From the Smithsonian’s “castle” to modern landmarks like the Hollywood sign, America’s most famous places bear histories of haunting.
Women have written some of the most blood-curdlingly scary stories of all time, but they haven’t always gotten the credit they deserve. Explore some delightfully spooky Halloween reading from 11 masters of horror literature.
You’ll never guess what frightens these masters of horror.