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John James Audubon Center at Mill Grove and the Montgomery County Audubon Collection, Audubon.org // Public Domain

John James Audubon didn't establish the Audubon Society, but he did create of America's most iconic works of natural history, 'The Birds of America.' He also had controversial views about vultures.

Austin Thompson


Maisie Williams, Isaac Hempstead Wright, and Sophie Turner in Game of Thrones

'Game of Thrones' has inspired some truly wild fan theories over the course of its eight-season run. Now that the HBO epic has ended, we can confirm that neither Bran Stark nor Jon Snow is the new Night King.

Kristin Hunt








Robin Williams, Linda Larkin, Scott Weinger, and Frank Welker in Aladdin (1992)

Nearly 30 years after its original release, 'Aladdin'—Disney's Oscar-winning animated film from 1992—is getting a 21st-century upgrade with Guy Ritchie's much anticipated live-action edition.

Therese Oneill