10 Facts About ‘My Brilliant Friend’
'My Brilliant Friend' kicked of Elena Ferrante's Neapolitan series and inspired an HBO adaptation.
2023-07-28 20:15
15 Fun Facts About ‘Trading Places’
The 1983 hit comedy ‘Trading Places’ turned 40 this year. Discover more fun facts about the John Landis-directed classic that helped turn stars Eddie Murphy and Dan Aykroyd into household names.
2023-07-28 05:47
The Curious Link Between 'Oppenheimer,' The Terminator, and a Forgotten '80s Sting Tune
For years, Sting’s 1985 anti-war song “Russians” seemed to be something of an afterthought. But it made a lasting impression on two future filmmakers and a pair of summer blockbusters released more than 30 years apart.
2023-07-28 05:24
Each State's Favorite Tourist Attraction, Mapped
Here's where residents of each state like to visit when it's time to travel.
2023-07-28 04:23
What’s the Difference Between Bugs and Insects?
The difference between bugs and insects comes down to more than just semantics. Both terms have scientific definitions.
2023-07-28 03:18
A Brief History of SPAM
From Monty Python to Minnesota's SPAM Museum, this little packaged luncheon meat has a big cultural footprint.
2023-07-28 03:17
10 Facts About Black Widow Spiders
Black widow venom is about 15 times as potent as a rattlesnake's, yet these charismatic spiders generally aren't a threat to humans.
2023-07-28 00:17
Q&A: John Wilson exploits what other filmmakers try to hide in final season of 'How To'
As John Wilson gears up to premiere the third and final season of his cult documentary series, “How To With John Wilson,” the filmmaker reflected on how a video camera changes people’s behavior — and how he exploits that for his show
2023-07-27 06:29
What Is Baby Corn, Anyway?
A baby corn plant and a corn plant are one and the same.
2023-07-27 05:29
11 Fascinating Facts About the Frilled Shark
The eel-like shark is rarely seen by humans, but one was just found off the coast of Portugal.
2023-07-27 04:16
How to Write the Sound of a Kiss
In English we have a few different ways to write the sound of a kiss: muah, smack, xxx. They get the idea across, but none of them imitate the actual sound of a kiss.
2023-07-27 03:19
A National Monument Has Just Been Established to Honor Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley
Emmett Till’s murder—and his mother's fight for justice—will be recognized across three sites in two states.
2023-07-27 03:17