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Every State’s Favorite Fictional Mom, Mapped
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A Banksy Wall Tagged By Rival Graffiti Artists Is Heading to Auction
Banksy‘s “Battle to Survive a Broken Heart“ is going up for auction with an estimated value of up to $3 million.
The Iconic Subway Scene From ‘Spider-Man 2’ Gets the LEGO Treatment
This 393-piece set recreating Spider-Man 2’s subway scene is a perfect addition to your superhero-themed LEGO collection.
10 Facts About Bruce Springsteen’s ‘Born to Run’
In 1975, Bruce Springsteen was at risk of being dropped by his record label. The release of ‘Born to Run’ on August 25, 1975, changed everything—a fact made all the more wild considering how close Springsteen came to scrapping the record completely.
20 Fun Facts You Probably Didn’t Know About ’Clueless‘
Miss out on learning all about ‘Clueless,’ which celebrates its 30th anniversary in 2025? As if!
A Brief History of ‘The Sims’
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Watch Out, Cheetozard—A “Pikacheeto” Is Up for Auction
In the latest Pokémon-shaped snack news, a “Pikacheeto” is selling for over $2500. Cheetos shaped like Super Mario and Michael Jordan are also up for auction.
The Most Popular Disney Villains, Mapped
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10 Fascinating Facts About ‘Casablanca’
You probably know that no one says “Play it again, Sam.” But there are probably a lot of other facts about this Hollywood classic that you might not know about.
A Rare, Unaltered Print of ‘Star Wars’ From 1977 Is Coming to the Big Screen
The BFI is showing the 1977 space opera—which has undergone countless post-release changes—‘exactly as experienced’ on opening day.
Japanese Town Turns Its Middle-Aged Men Into Pokémon-Inspired Trading Cards
Kawara’s Ojisan Trading Card Game turns real-life older men into playable characters, connecting generations through creativity and play.
Capybara Cafe in Florida Lets Guests Chill With the Internet’s Favorite Rodents
Capybaras, wallabies, and even a skunk await at Florida’s Capybara Cafe—a quirky new hotspot raising awareness for animal welfare.
12 Intense Facts About ‘Platoon’
Starring a young Willem Dafoe, Charlie Sheen, and Johnny Depp, ‘Platoon’ was a landmark achievement in war cinema.
Hershey’s Is the Latest Brand to Get a Movie Adaptation
‘Hershey’ will depict the life and times of the chocolate king.
Why Do Cowboys Say “Yee-Haw”?
Even though it’s a classic cowboy trope, you have to wonder: Did cowboys actually say that popular phrase?
Netflix Is Turning the Drama of ‘Monopoly’ Into a Reality Competition Show
Get ready for a high-stakes competition series combining strategy, drama, and cash prizes.
The 10 Best Movies Turning 50 This Year, According to Rotten Tomatoes
The year 1975 produced a ton of movies that are still Certified Fresh.
Watch a Drone King Kong Ascend the Empire State Building
Studio Hock pulled off an impressive light show 1250 feet above Manhattan.
15 Fun Facts About Transformers Action Figures
Dive into the fascinating (and sometimes controversial) history of the Transformers toy line, from its roots with Japanese toymaker Takara to the controversy over the Megatron Walther P38 handgun toy and more.
Google’s New Hidden Pokémon Game Lets You Catch ‘em All
A fun new Easter egg lets you collect Pokémon through your browser.
Celebrate 20 Years of Joe Wright’s ‘Pride & Prejudice’ at a Regency Ball
Wear your best gown to the Pride & Prejudice 20th Anniversary Ball in Pasadena.
Why Did Ronald McDonald Disappear?
The McDonald’s mascot has been keeping a low profile for years. Some people think they know why.
12 Surprising Facts About 1990s Video Games
For some people, video games were a pleasant way to pass the time in the 1990s. For others, they were a cultural crisis.
Squid Game’s Colorful Staircase Is Now a 1735-Piece Toy Set
You can now pre-order a toy building block set and bring Squid Game to life.