Thiess of Kaltenbrun, the Man Who Went on Trial for Being a Werewolf
Thiess strolled into court in 1691 to testify in a theft trial. He wound up admitting he turned into a wolf and feasted on pigs. You know, that old story.
2023-09-09 03:24
The Mesh Grating on Your Microwave Is Actually an Important Safety Feature
To block microwave radiation, all you need is a simple screen.
2023-09-08 23:20
Thousand Island vs. Russian Dressing: What’s the Difference?
Russian dressing and Thousand Island dressing are two creamy sauces that are often confused for one another. So what’s the story?
2023-09-08 22:27
Hail ... Santa? 10 Songs That That May (Or May Not) Include Hidden Messages
The Beatles helped bring backmasking to the mainstream, but here are a few classic tracks that may (or may not) feature hidden messages, too.
2023-09-08 20:29
'I don't think you're ever the first choice': Sir Ian McKellen almost missed out on The Lord of the Rings
Sir Ian McKellen has revealed that he wasn't the first choice to play Gandalf in 'The Lord of the Rings' franchise and got the part after Sir Anthony Hopkins and Sir Sean Connery turned it down.
2023-09-08 17:22
19 Fascinating Facts About ‘The Crow’
Alex Proyas's 'The Crow' was marred by tragedy when its star, Brandon Lee, was killed in an on-set accident just days before filming wrapped.
2023-09-08 05:22
How Long Can You Drive After Your Car’s Gas Light Comes On?
Just how many miles can you drive once your car alerts you that you're running out of gas? The answer might surprise you.
2023-09-08 05:21
7 Facts About Hispanic Heritage Month
For more than 30 years, Americans have celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 through October 15 each year. Here’s how this annual celebration came to be—and how you can take part.
2023-09-08 03:48
Your Expired At-Home COVID-19 Test Might Not Be Expired After All
Don't throw away that expired nose swab kit just yet.
2023-09-08 03:48
10 Frightening Facts about Henry James’s ‘The Turn of the Screw’
Learn about Henry James’s ‘The Turn of the Screw’—the classic ghost story that inspired (among many other things) Netflix’s ‘The Haunting of Bly Manor.’
2023-09-08 03:20
10 Damn Fine Facts About David Lynch
The iconoclastic director behind ‘Mulholland Drive,’ ‘Twin Peaks,’ and more cult classics once drew a comic strip about a furious dog and dislikes large furniture.
2023-09-08 02:19
Charter CEO says it is urgent to resolve distribution dispute with Disney
By Dawn Chmielewski Charter Communications Chief Executive Chris Winfrey said he has a sense of urgency to resolve
2023-09-08 01:47