POP CULTURE

The Origins of All 32 NFL Team Names

Here are the stories behind the nicknames of the NFL’s 32 teams—and what they were almost called. All photos via Getty Images.

15 Fun Facts About Starship Troopers

Twenty years ago, moviegoers watched as a cast of no-name actors (plus Neil Patrick Harris) went to war against a planet of giant bugs.

8 Appetizing Facts About Bizarre Foods With Andrew Zimmern

Beneath the rotting shark meat and donkey salami, the host strives to teach viewers important lessons through some strange food.

Chicago’s Saved by the Bell-Themed Restaurant Moves to West Hollywood

I’m so excited!

9 Things You Might Not Know About Margaret Atwood’s Alias Grace

1. It's one of three Atwood adaptations hitting the small screen this year.

12 Brazzle-Dazzle Facts About Pete's Dragon

Take a look back at the classic Disney flick, which arrived in theaters 40 years ago.

The Twilight Zone Is Getting Another Revival, Courtesy of CBS

The fifth dimension is about to meet the world of streaming.

9 Unbreakable Facts About Dolph Lundgren

Dolph Lundgren turned down Ridley Scott's 'Gladiator,' declaring a version of the script he read a "piece of crap."

15 Hardboiled Facts About Cool Hand Luke

Paul Newman was nominated for the Best Actor Oscar as Luke. The movie's writer thought he was miscast.

11 Bite-Sized Facts About Cannibal! The Musical

The creators of 'South Park' first made their mark with a bizarre musical.

Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for Entertainment Weekly

Your 10 Favorite Horror Directors’ Favorite Horror Movies

Looking to put together the perfect Halloween movie marathon? Listen to the experts.

By Scan by NYPL, Public Domain, Wikimedia Commons

A Brief History of Witches in America

They've come a long way, baby.

Artwork from the Moe's Tavern pop-up bar in Chicago

A Chicago Bar is Dressing Up as Moe's Tavern for Halloween

Down Duff Beer while complaining about Ned Flanders.

13 Fun Facts About Newhart

The hit sitcom, which premiered 35 years ago, culminated in one of the most memorable finales in the history of television.

These Evil Dead 2 Comics Will Look Groovy on Your Bookshelf

Twenty bucks buys you over 300 pages of comic book mayhem.

Smithsonian Institution Archives, Public Domain, Wikimedia Commons

10 Victims of the Hope Diamond Curse

It's a pretty fascinating little bauble—particularly if you're impressed by 45.52 carat gems—but you probably wouldn't want to own it.

© 2009 sixentertainment/An IFC Films Release

Everything That’s Leaving Netflix in November

If you’ve been meaning to watch ‘The Human Centipede,’ time is running out.

Steve Buscemi, Harvey Keitel, Quentin Tarantino, Michael Madsen, Tim Roth, Chris Penn, Edward Bunker, and Lawrence Tierney in Reservoir Dogs (1992).

14 Colorful Facts About Reservoir Dogs

Quentin Tarantino's feature debut—which attracted both controversy and acclaim—debuted 25 years ago today.

20 Things You Might Not Know About Mr. Show

Take a closer look at the show that gave us our first look at Bob Odenkirk, who is turning 55 years old today.

12 Admissible Facts About Judge Judy

After 25 seasons, 'Judge Judy' is coming to an end—though Judith Sheindlin isn't ready to give up the gavel just yet.

Kevork Djansezian, Stringer, Getty Images

LeVar Burton Is Legally Allowed to Say His Reading Rainbow Catchphrase

The former host is no longer being sued by the network he used to work with.

Eggo Came Up With 9 Perfect Recipes for Your Stranger Things Viewing Party

Prepare an Eggo feast fit for the Upside Down.

10 Far-Out Facts About Futurama

Matt Groening followed-up his success on 'The Simpsons' with a sci-fi comedy that became one of the most acclaimed animated series of all time.

The Little-Known History of Fruit Roll-Ups

The sugary snack was introduced by General Mills in 1983, but its sticky roots go back to the early 1900s.

PREV NEXT