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Shot on location in Rio's poorest neighborhoods, ‘City of God’ used amateur actors from the community in many of its most famous improvised scenes, which are as evocative today as they were when the film first hit theaters in 2002.
Solar storms are one of the most extreme types of space weather, and big ones can cause electronic malfunctions, GPS breakdowns, and gorgeous northern lights.
The House of Mouse has stoked its fair share of controversy over the years, but the Easter eggs and subliminal messages some believe are hidden in these classic Disney movies and TV shows take it to the next level.
The ‘50s weren't all nuclear families with white picket fences and questionable Jell-O recipes.
Father’s Day didn't always have the public support it deserved. Here are 12 facts you might not have known about this popular holiday.
Plays based on true crime, dog orchestras, and clowns were all the rage during the Victorian Era.
Celebrate the many contributions to literature that LGBTQ+ authors have made with these great reads by Danez Smith, Dorothy Allison, Alexander Chee, Alice Walker, and more.
The Vikings had a lot of ways to call out people for being lazy.
You may need to consider a second mortgage for some of these prized Pokémon cards—unless you already have one in a drawer somewhere.
Humans share some of their body parts’ name origins with fish, cows, and dolls.
In honor of its 45th anniversary, discover chilling details about “The Amityville Horror” movie from 1979 and the strange franchise it spawned.
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Buried by a volcanic eruption 1400 years ago, well-preserved remains of the Maya village in modern-day El Salvador have earned a provocative nickname: The Pompeii of the New World.
From “Shaq Fu” to “Home Improvement: Power Tool Pursuit!,” these weird licensed video games prove that just because something is popular doesn’t necessarily mean it’ll make for good gameplay.
With thousands of films at your fingertips, browsing the Netflix catalog can feel like a full-time job. If you’re feeling a little overwhelmed, let us help.
Which single was topping the charts when you were suiting up in a cap and gown?
These memorable quotes from LGBTQ+ leaders—on everything from intersectionality to being an ally—will ring true all year round.
From the Founding Father who stuck whalebone where he shouldn’t have to the only known woman to have given herself a C-section.
What began as a show about the survivors of a plane crash attempting to survive all alone on a tropical island quickly turned into something much different—and weirder.
Kenyon College, the University of Southern California - Los Angeles, Haverford College, and more charge high tuition.
The title of “tallest mountain” depends on how—and where—you make your measurements.