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Bates Motel Recap, Episode 5: "Ocean View"
This week on Bates Motel: Norma storms off, repeatedly. Norman attempts to repress his happiness, repeatedly. Shelby acts creepy, repeatedly. There’s also a shooting and a shocking discovery (not repeatedly). Here we go!
You Will...Send a Fax from the Beach
The Making of The '80s: The Decade that Made Us
If you look at the world we live in—from the fitness fads to the gadgets we carry in our pockets and use in our homes to the music we listen to—nearly all roads lead back to one era: The 1980s.
Vintage Tandy Computer Ads
What Tax Prep Software Looked Like in 1991
How Did ALF Work?
Shortly after ALF debuted on NBC in 1986, the furry little wisecracking alien was seemingly everywhere: on lunchboxes, in toy stores, on T-shirts, and hanging from rear-view mirrors. Even though he had terrible table manners and house cats weren’t safe ar
11 "Schoolhouse Rock!" Hits
Bates Motel Recap, Episode 4: "Trust Me"
How Modern Family Almost Saved Osama bin Laden
There was a close call concerning the raid that killed bin Laden, and strangely it involved actor Eric Stonestreet.
13 Fun and Impressive Pieces of Doctor Who Fan Art
In honor of the longest running sci-fi series in history, let’s take a look at some of the fantastic creations made by the show’s worldwide legion of fans.
Bates Motel, Episode 3: "What's Wrong with Norman?"
Ladies and gentlemen, it’s official: The Norman Bates we all know and love (?) has arrived.
Watch the Original Unaired Three's Company Pilot
It’s standard practice in television to shoot a pilot episode of a proposed show in order for a network to get it greenlit and picked up, as they say in the biz. Sometimes the pilot needs to be fine-tuned and recast, so a second one is filmed. But in the
7 Fun Facts About the Dothraki Language of Game of Thrones
The producers of Game of Thrones did the smart thing when they hired language creator David Petersen to work out realistic languages for the show. This season fans will be getting to know two new languages, High and Low Valyrian. But before you start tryi
How to Use Email (in 1997)
In 1997, the idea that you could access email (specifically Hotmail) via a web browser was pretty revolutionary. "Even attachments show up!" exclaims the host in this charming segment of 'The Computer Chronicles.'
What Portable Computers Were Like in 1987
Our definition of portability has changed over the years, from 1975's IBM 5100 (what we used to call a "luggable" computer) all the way to today's ultrabooks, which are finally actually "notebook" sized -- and still have halfway decent battery life.
The 8 Best '90s Sitcom-Character Reunions on TV
Courtney Cox and Matthew Perry (Monica and Chandler!) are not the only beloved characters to find themselves reuniting on the same small screen
The Best Video Game Consoles (of 1990)
Bates Motel Recap, Episode 2: "Nice Town You Picked, Norma."
How Mondo Posters Get Made
If you're a fan of movies, you've probably heard of Mondo, the Austin, Texas-based shop that creates incredibly artistic posters for movies that make typical one-sheets look like child's play. Mondo's Chief Operating Officer, Jessica Olsen, told mental_fl
What the Internet Looked Like in 1995
In this retro episode of 'Computer Chronicles,' the team goes in-depth on "The Internet," a trendy topic in 1995.
Coming Up Tort: 8 Crazy Pop Culture Lawsuits
Swimming pools, fancy cars, and a lawyer on speed dial — they're all the trappings of fame. Sometimes when notable people fight the law, we all win.