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15 Pokémon Facts to Inspire You to Catch ‘Em All

There are a few tidbits that even Professor Oak might not know about the beloved $2 billion franchise.

15 Electrifying Facts About the Fender Stratocaster

More than six decades after its introduction, the Fender Stratocaster is still one of rock 'n' roll’s most iconic electric guitars. Here’s everything you need to know about the beloved Strat.

Tiffany Brissette stars as Vicki the Robot in Small Wonder.

How Small Wonder Programmed Itself Into a Hit

Nearly 35 years after its debut, Vicki the Robot and 'Small Wonder' are simultaneously remembered with fondness and outright scorn.

The Man Erased From Disney History

13 Truly Outrageous Facts About 'Jem'

Though it only ran for three seasons, 'Jem and the Holograms' had quite the cult following.

How Much Famous TV Houses Cost in Real Life

In the world of fictional real estate, 'The O.C.' rules.

14 Star Fox Facts That Will Make You Do a Barrel Roll

This Computer Program Can Write Its Own Rap Lyrics

9 Bizarre Celebrity Product Endorsements

Original production cel from Rikki-Tikki-Tavi on its key matching background.

How Chuck Jones Animated the Mongoose in Rikki-Tikki-Tavi

When Chuck Jones decided to make the short film “Rikki-Tikki-Tavi,” he faced a challenge: How could he imbue the cobra-killing mongoose with a sense of personality, all without taking away from the fact that it was an animal?

Darth Vader and Luke Skywalker go head-to-head in The Empire Strikes Back (1980).

10 Facts About The Empire Strikes Back

On May 21, 1980, 'The Empire Strikes Back'—the second film in the Star Wars series—arrived in theaters and thrilled audiences.

In 1954, Bill Haley and His Comets rocked around the clock—and changed the course of rock history.

When Bill Haley and His Comets Started A Rock 'n' Roll Revolution

Bill Haley & His Comets’s "(We’re Gonna) Rock Around The Clock" might not have been the first rock ‘n’ roll song, but it’s widely regarded as the song that brought rock to the mainstream.

The Truth About The Phantom of the Opera

Whether you prefer the 1925 movie featuring Lon Chaney, the original Broadway production, or the 2004 Gerard Butler remake, there’s no question that the chandelier crash scene is one of the most iconic moments in The Phantom of the Opera.

17 Amazing Facts About He-Man (Powered by Grayskull)

Though He-Mania was not engineered to last, it remains one of the biggest toy success stories of all time.

Remembering Jim Henson

On May 16, 1990, Jim Henson passed away. In the months that followed, a pair of memorial services paid tribute to the man who changed the entertainment landscape.

15 Celebrities Who Sang A Cappella In School

15 People You Forgot Guest-Starred on 'The Adventures of Pete & Pete'

From Steve Buscemi to Adam West, these 'Pete & Pete' guest stars are better known for other things.

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15 Curious Facts About Sherlock Holmes

In 'The Great Detective,' author Zach Dundas reveals that the frenzy surrounding Sherlock Holmes isn’t strictly a Benedict Cumberbatch-related phenomenon. The master of Baker Street has always inspired fanatical devotion and feverish anticipation.