Broadly speaking, you know what you’re getting at the end of a horror movie. But the cleverest scary movies upend our definition of "scary" altogether.

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The original stop-motion puppets used in the production of the 1964 holiday special have been in private hands for decades. They can now be your most expensive holiday decoration ever.
The reason stone crabs are so expensive is also what makes them one of the most sustainable seafoods on Earth.
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According to this list, Christopher Nolan, David Lynch, and the Wachowskis all love to baffle their fans.
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The seasonal workers of the most popular Halloween shop in the country share stories of messy customers, employee perks, and URP (Unexplained Retail Phenomena).
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The 1968 Democratic National Convention was marred by protests and five days and nights of violent confrontations between police and protestors. Though many people were arrested, none were as infamous as the Chicago Seven.
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On December 20, 2019, Donald Trump signed the 2020 National Defense Authorization Act, creating a sixth branch of the U.S. military: The United States Space Force.
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The Pennsylvania farmhouse that served as serial killer Buffalo Bill's home in 'The Silence of the Lambs' has hit the market.
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McDonald's Chicken McNuggets don't resemble any part of an actual chicken, but their shapes aren't random.
Gym contracts can be difficult to walk away from. If you're looking to switch facilities or just don't feel comfortable going in light of the pandemic, these tips may help.
Genetics probably play a part in dimple formation, and so does a muscle called the “zygomaticus major.”
Finland is the ultimate champion at staying caffeinated, but its Scandinavian neighbors put up some impressive numbers, too.