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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.

20 Things You Might Not Know About The Mindy Project

15 Things You Might Not Know About Moulin Rouge!

Baz Luhrmann's musical rom-com was a surprisingly painful experience for all involved.

15 Infamous Facts About ¡Three Amigos!

Steven Spielberg almost directed, Randy Newman played the Singing Bush, and Steve Martin developed permanent tinnitus.

5 Things We Learned from George R.R. Martin on 'Bullseye'

4. He thinks Gandalf should've stayed dead.

5 Classic Game Shows That Used To Be Different

From 'Jeopardy!' to 'The Price is Right,' the game shows we know and love have changed throughout television history.

Fun Facts About Ron Popeil, In 5 Easy Installments

Set it! Forget it! And get to know the godfather of infomercials.

Why Rock and Roll Pioneer Alan Freed Won't Stay Buried

15 Amazing Facts About Thunder ... Thunder ... ThunderCats!

Thirty years ago, millions of children (and more than a few adults) became obsessed with 'ThunderCats,' that quintessential ‘80s cartoon about a race of sword-wielding cat people who arrive on Third Earth to protect its inhabitants from the evil Mumm-Ra.

16 Movies That Almost Starred Al Pacino

Michael Corleone as Han Solo? A look back at the many iconic roles that could’ve been for Oscar-winning actor Al Pacino.

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15 Magnificent Images from the Hubble Telescope

On April 24, 1990, the Hubble Telescope hitched a ride aboard the space shuttle Discovery and began its ascent into low-earth orbit, where it has remained ever since.

Amy Madigan and Kevin Costner star as Annie and Ray Kinsella in Field of Dreams (1989).

43 Fast Facts About Field of Dreams

Phil Alden Robinson's Oscar-nominated baseball movie is still being talked about, more than 30 years after its initial release.

How 12 Famous Rappers Picked Their Names

A Brief History of Princess Leia’s Buns

George Lucas claims that Princess Leia's iconic buns are from turn-of-the-century Mexico, but our investigation into the matter tells a different story.

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