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50 Fun Facts About Sesame Street

On November 10, 1969, television audiences were introduced to the residents of Sesame Street—including a distinctly orange Oscar the Grouch.

Game of Thrones Star Sean Bean Thinks Arya Is the Only Stark Who Will Survive the Finale

Does he know something we don't know?

10 Memorable Facts About The Big Chill

Lawrence Kasdan’s comi-tragic meditation on life, death, and midlife crises arrived in theaters 35 years ago.

12 Spirited Facts About How the Grinch Stole Christmas

The Grinch, Dr. Seuss's bright green curmudgeon, has been getting us into the holiday spirit for more than 50 years.

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Weird Science: The Mr. Wizard Story

'Watch Mr. Wizard,' which aired on NBC from 1951 to 1965, featured host Don Herbert performing a series of science experiments using everyday objects—glass bottles, cans, aquariums, matches—to illustrate the amazing world of physics.

George RR Martin Revealed the Game of Thrones Prequel's Title (and HBO Isn't Happy)

Oops!

The One Harry Potter Character Eddie Redmayne Wants to See in Fantastic Beasts 3

He's not the only one.

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Lost Night of the Living Dead Sequel Being Filmed, 50 Years Later

It’s unclear how much of the script, if any, was written by George A. Romero.

26 Fascinating Facts About Breaking Bad

The series, which is regularly cited as one of the greatest TV shows of all time, is getting the big-screen treatment.

26 Fascinating Facts About Breaking Bad

The series, which is regularly cited as one of the greatest TV shows of all time, is getting the big-screen treatment.

Benedict Cumberbatch Has One Avengers: Infinity War Regret

The Oscar-nominated star wishes he had followed Mark Ruffalo's lead.

9 Celebrities Who Have Written Comic Books

From comedy legends to sci-fi icons, some pretty major names have cut their creative teeth in the comics world.

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Harry Potter Character's Inclusion in Fantastic Beasts 2 Could Be a Major Continuity Error

Nobody's perfect.

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10 of the Richest Pets in History

Good luck matching Grump Cat's bank account.

Andrew Lincoln to Star in Three The Walking Dead Movies for AMC

"We're going to dig into the past and see old characters. We're going to introduce new characters and new situations."

The Real Names of 42 Fictional Characters

From the characters that grace your morning cereal box to those recurring TV characters whose names we never seem to learn, the world is full of fictional characters whose faces we know—but whose names might be less familiar.