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David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson aren’t the only actors who made their name on the beloved sci-fi series.
13 Happy Facts About Daria
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The box office hit divided critics and made Clint Eastwood into the biggest movie star in the world.
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'Springtime for Hitler' was at least fictitious.
When Andy Kaufman Lost It on Live Television
On Friday, February 20, 1981, Andy Kaufman sat down in a fake restaurant, delivered scripted lines, paused, and then shook himself out of character.
10 Industrial Facts About Modern Times
Eighty years ago, the world saw Charlie Chaplin’s beloved Little Tramp character for the last time—and heard him for the first time.
Homer Simpson Will Appear 'Live' on The Simpsons
The beloved character will answer viewers' questions during a three-minute live episode segment.
Her Name Was Skeeter: The Mystery of the Missing Muppet
The muppet Skeeter's disappearance is a conspiracy that stretches to the top floors of entertainment.
The Truth Behind 10 Movie Urban Legends
Sometimes, the myths surrounding movies are so strong that it’s hard to separate fact from fiction.
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Movie props are a big business—even for the stars themselves.
10 Driven Facts About Happy Gilmore
Like most Adam Sandler comedies, this story of a hockey player-turned-aggressive golfer was hated by critics and a hit with audiences.
10 Iconic Movie Sounds (And How They Were Made)
Hearing is believing.
18 Facts About The Silence of the Lambs On Its 30th Anniversary
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"It's about...NOTHING!" Or is it?