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New York City's Short Tail Gang, photographed in 1887. The gang supposedly got its name from the short-tailed coats its members wore.

The Origins of 11 Historical Gang Names

If you’re a fan of the TV show 'Peaky Blinders,' you already know that historical gangs could get very creative with their names. Here’s how 11 other creatively-named gangs came up with their monikers.

Catherine Mary Stewart and Kelli Maroney star in Night of the Comet (1984).

The 25 Greatest Zombie Movies of All Time

Over the past near-90 years, zombies have given form to our fears of other cultures, loss of agency, communism, atomic warfare, race relations, capitalism, mass contagions, the space race, and, most importantly, our bone-deep fear of one another.

Calling All Green Thumbs: Here’s Your Chance To Save Big at The Sill (And Get Some Cute Plants, Too)

For a limited time, you can save big on cute indoor plants and succulents from The Sill, thanks to this special “buy now, save later” promotion.

An 18th-century painting of an exorcism.

6 Chilling Historical Exorcisms

Exorcism has a fascinating, unsettling history, and it’s left an indelible mark on pop culture thanks to films like 1973's 'The Exorcist.' Here are six historical exorcisms that are every bit as chilling as anything Hollywood can produce.

Meal Ticket: This Man Goes to Six Flags Just for the Food

A man figured out that a season pass to Six Flags meant he could eat for about 20 cents per meal. It's a good plan, but you have to really like chicken balls.

The dome of the Margate Shell Grotto in Kent, England.

The Mysterious Underground Shell Grotto of Kent, England

A farmer stumbled upon an underground passageway adorned with millions of shells in 1835. Nearly two centuries later, we still don't know who built it.

Urban Decay's New Eternals Makeup Collection Can Help You Unlock Your Inner Superhero

The Urban Decay x Marvel Studios 'Eternals' limited-edition makeup collection features eyeshadows, eye pencils, lipsticks, and highlighters.

Yvonne De Carlo and Al Lewis in The Munsters.

Take a Listen to a Bizarre 1964 Album Released by The Munsters

This long-forgotten 1964 album features a version of ‘The Munsters’ theme song with lyrics and an alphabet song that includes “J is for Jack the Ripper.”

A turnip carved for the Isle of Man's 2017 Hop-tu-Naa festival.

Before We Carved Pumpkins for Halloween, People Carved Turnips

Halloween might evoke visions of carved pumpkins, but turnip jack-o’-lanterns have been around for longer.

Making This One Small Tweak to Your To-Go Coffee Order Can Help Make It More Sustainable

Making one simple change to your morning coffee order will cut down on a lot of wasted plastic in the long run.

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The Strange History of the Worst Sentence in English Literature

"It was a dark and stormy night" has become so ingrained in our literary culture that we rarely give much thought to its origins.

DSW Has Limited-Time Deals on Shoes From Vans, Reebok, and More if You Use a Special Promo Code

For a limited time, get huge savings during this DSW sale on shoes from top-rated brands like Vans, Reebok, Timberland, and more.

Pop Tort: A Disgruntled Consumer Is Suing Pop-Tarts Over a Lack of Strawberry Filling

The most important story you'll read this week: A strawberry-loving consumer is alleging Kellogg's is using red food dye and dried pears to make people believe their Pop-Tart contains more strawberry than it actually does.

What Do the Colors of Painted Pumpkins Mean?

Unlike your typical jack-O'-lantern, pumpkins that have been painted teal, blue, or purple aren't displayed just for decoration.

The World's 12 Most Popular Dream Retirement Locations

When they are bored at work, people around the world fantasize about retiring to these 12 countries.

Essie Davis and Noah Wiseman in The Babadook (2014).

The 50 Best Horror Movies Ever, According to Rotten Tomatoes

Rotten Tomatoes' highest-rated horror movies aren't all Alfred Hitchcock, John Carpenter, and Jordan Peele. (But they’re all definitely up there.)

From Public Executions to Game-Day Chili: Retracing the History of Tailgating

Before there was football tailgating, crowds used to gather for parties before public executions. Find out more about the history of this sports ritual.

This Fashion Brand Lets Shoppers Choose How Much Money Goes to Charity for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Give back during Breast Cancer Awareness Month and save big during this Sleeper sale, which goes to support Kvitna, a breast cancer education charity.

You can practically hear Alexis shrieking "David!" inside this mansion.

Schitt's Creek's La Belle Maison Mansion Just Hit the Market

One of Schitt’s Creek’s filming locations could be yours for less than $18 million. Quite the steal!

Create Some Cool Fart Licks With This Guitar Pedal Tuned for Toots

An enterprising Kickstarter campaign has introduced a fart pedal for guitarists. You'll never look at "Wind of Change" quite the same way again.

If Your Wendy's Fries Are Not Hot and Crispy, They'll Replace Them

Wendy's will now replace your soggy, cold fries with a free hot and crispy batch—no questions asked.

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7 Scientific Mysteries

Scientific mysteries continue to stump experts in fields ranging from meteorology to medicine. Here are a few strange things science still hasn't figured out.

Three planets over the La Silla Observatory in Chile.

See Venus, Saturn, and Jupiter Align on Thanksgiving

This Thanksgiving, star-gazers can be thankful for a trio of planets lining up in the night sky after sunset.

Do you recognize all these iconic characters?

Each State’s Favorite Spooky Kids’ Movie

Does your state recognize 2002’s live-action ‘Scooby-Doo’ as a work of genius, or would everyone rather watch ‘Beetlejuice’?

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