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23 Amazing Facts About Dolly Parton

Dolly Parton is loved, lauded, and larger than life, and she might just be the most charitable celebrity on the planet.

15 Fascinating Facts About Blood Simple

Joel and Ethan Coen's first film, which was released on this day in 1985, is beloved by many. But the brothers think "it's pretty damn bad."

The Most Searched Shows on Netflix in 2017, By State

‘Orange is the New Black’ is the new black.

Thousands of Rare Stephen King Writings Lost in Basement Flood in Maine

The collection included first editions and original manuscripts.

The Dark Crystal Is Coming Back to Theaters

Prepare to be traumatized all over again.

15 Surprising Facts About Half Baked

You may have known these facts about 'Half Baked'—Tamra Davis's stoner comedy starring Dave Chappelle, Guillermo Díaz, and Jim Breuer—at one point. But it’s easy to see how the film could make viewers a little forgetful.

The Strange Hidden Link Between Silent Hill and Kindergarten Cop

Though the two could not be more opposite, there are some surprising connections between 'Silent Hill' and 'Kindergarten Cop.'

15 Surprising Facts About Hill Street Blues

Until the impressive record was surpassed by 'The West Wing in 2000', 'Hill Street Blues' held the title of most Emmy-awarded freshman series, with eight trophies for its debut season alone (despite its basement-level ratings).

8 Surprising Facts About Bubble Bobble

There's a lot more to this early arcade hit than just the colorful platform gameplay.

13 Rich Facts About Dynasty

The nighttime soap you have to thank for the 1980s shoulder pad trend made its debut on this day in 1981.

23 Things David Letterman Invented for Our Amusement

A look back at the legendary late night host's greatest comedic inventions.

Rent an Incredible Harry Potter-Themed Apartment in the City Where the Series Was Born

Make it the first stop on your magical vacation.

Scientists Name Brazilian Cave Spider After Aragog from Harry Potter

Brazilian scientists gave a recenty identified cave spider the name Ochyrocera aragogue, after Hagrid's enormous pet spider Aragog.

Sally Died of Dysentery: A History of The Oregon Trail

Classrooms didn't have computer monitors when the game debuted in 1971, so kids had to use more of their imagination when shooting deer or succumbing to typhoid fever.

20 Fascinating Facts About Investigation Discovery

Viewers can’t get enough of the true crime network.

12 Fun Facts About Family Feud

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Why Mickey Mouse Could Soon Be in the Public Domain

And for the first time in decades, Congress probably won't do anything to stop it.

The Prime Minister seated at his desk in the No 10 Annexe Map Room, May 1945.

How the Darkest Hour Filmmakers Recreated Winston Churchill’s Secret Underground War Rooms

How the talented team behind Joe Wright's new film used research and ingenuity to recreate the Churchill War Rooms.

10 Fun Facts About Paddington Bear

The Wellington-wearing bear has been charming children and adults alike for 60 years.

The Computer Virus That Brought Down Whac-A-Mole

In 2008, the popular arcade game started malfunctioning. The company blamed a rogue programmer. He insisted they were digging in the wrong hole.

A Rare Apple Lisa 1 Computer Is Up for Auction on eBay

There are only between 20 and 100 of these early computers left in the world, and you could own a functioning one (for $55,000).

The One Phrase Disney Theme Park Characters Aren't Allowed to Say

Belle would never break this cardinal rule. Gaston? Eh, maybe.

12 (Non-Sexual) Uses for 900 Numbers in Decades Past

From picking the president to having your future told, 900 numbers weren't just the domain of phone sex operators and teen heartthrobs in the 1980s.

20 Star Wars Movie Locations You Can Visit in Real Life

Filmmakers have traveled around the world in order to bring the "galaxy far, far away" to life.

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