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The not-so-commonly-worn poodle skirt and saddle shoes combo. / Michele Quattrin / Getty

10 Misconceptions About the 1950s

The ‘50s weren't all nuclear families with white picket fences and questionable Jell-o recipes.

More than 40 years later, ‘M*A*S*H’ remains on top.

The 10 Most-Watched TV Series Finales Ever

What were the most watched series finales in TV history? The titles just might surprise you.

Roger Bart and Casey Likes star in 'Back to the Future: The Musical' on Broadway.

Whoa! How ‘Back to the Future: The Musical’ Reinvented Its Iconic DeLorean for the Stage

The creative team behind ‘Back to the Future: The Musical’ inherited the heavy task of recreating the movie's time-traveling DeLorean for the stage.

Snoop Dogg performing in Sacramento in 2023.

The Fascinating Stories Behind 15 Celebrity Stage Names

From Snoop Dogg to Brie Larson, here's how 15 public figures came up with new names.

'Mary Poppins' Gets a New UK Film Rating Over Discriminatory Language

The classic 1964 film earned a stronger classification thanks to two uses of a racial slur.

Colin Firth as Mr. Darcy in 'Pride and Prejudice' (1995).

For Sale: Colin Firth’s Wet Shirt From ‘Pride and Prejudice’ (Lake Not Included)

You could own the costume that made Mr. Darcy’s lake scene so unforgettable.

Those Illuminati rumors still haven't gone away, HOV ...

12 Unbelievable Music Conspiracy Theories

Whether it's about Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce or Jay-Z’s part in the Illuminati, these music conspiracy theories are good for a laugh—and maybe a deep-dive on Reddit (or two).

People don‘t really carry their belongings on sticks.

The Possible Origins of 7 Odd Visual Clichés

Why do we expect bankrupt people to wear barrels, or bank robbers to carry money bags marked with dollar signs? Discover the origins of these odd visual clichés.

Have Oscar Nominees Ever Competed Against Themselves? Yes—Surprisingly Often

Someone gets nominated twice in the same Oscar category nearly every year, surprisingly.

McDonald's has tried on dozens of slogans over the years.

14 Fast Food Slogans You Probably Forgot All About

From "Where's Herb?" to "We Speak Fish," these fast food slogans didn't withstand the test of time.

Who said disco sucks? A lot of people, apparently. / Image Source: McHugh via Getty

Wild Misconceptions About the 1970s

Were the '70s really the height of disco, punk, and the sexual revolution? Host Justin Dodd investigates in this episode of “Misconceptions."

The real-life 'Amityville Horror' house looks a little different these days.

The True Stories Behind 6 Haunted House Movies

Learn more about the supernatural incidents that inspired haunted house movies like ‘The Amityville Horror’ and ‘The Conjuring,’ and discover the truth behind the scares.

Slim Jim Light Bulb Commercial (Macho Man Randy Savage) (1996)

‘Oooh Yeah’: How Everyone Learned to ‘Snap Into a Slim Jim’

Discover the fascinating origins of the phrase “snap into a Slim Jim,” plus learn how the legendary “Macho Man” Randy Savage got his start with the tangy snack, which was a barfly favorite back in the 1940s.

‘Beetlejuice’ Fan Theory Gives the Movie a Dark Spin

Were the Maitlands murdered at the beginning of ‘Beetlejuice’? One fan theory says yes.

Just try not to get the bottoms all wet.

A Brief History of JNCO Jeans

When were JNCO jeans popular and how did they come to be? Discover more about the history of these ultra wide-legged pants and why they were created in the first place.

The Pixar Theory—Explained

To infinity ... and further.

Cobra Commander is a sought-after Joe figure.

15 of the Most Valuable G.I. Joe Collectibles From the ‘80s

From the rare Snake Eyes to the massive USS Flagg, explore the most valuable G.I. Joe toys from the 1980s that are making waves on eBay with collectors.

15 Kitchen Slang Terms You May Know From ‘The Bear’

From 'yes, chef’ to ‘eighty-six,’ we’ve decoded restaurant kitchen lingo with help from a professional chef.

12 Memorable Facts About ‘The Jon Stewart Show’

On October 25, 1993, late-night viewers caught a glimpse of the future of talk television when ‘The Jon Stewart Show’ premiered on MTV.

Damon Wayans and Jim Carrey in 'In Living Color.'

When ‘In Living Color’ Faced Off Against the Super Bowl Halftime Show—and Won

In the 1990s, Super Bowl halftime shows were lame. Fox decided what people needed was Jim Carrey setting himself on fire.

The Beatles arrive to hundreds of adoring fans.

Watch The Beatles Arrive in New York City for the First Time in 1964

Not even John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, or Ringo Starr could imagine the fandom that awaited them when they headed to the U.S. for the first time.

Cleavon Little and Gene Wilder star in 'Blazing Saddles' (1974).

12 Fun Facts About ‘Blazing Saddles’

Mel Brooks’s audacious comedy was the first movie to incorporate audible flatulence (though the offending noises were muted when the film aired on television).

The Pretty, Pretty Good Origins of Larry David’s ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ Catchphrase

Larry David has been using your favorite ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ catchphrase since long before ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ first aired.

How Nelson Mandela Helped Tracy Chapman’s “Fast Car” Become a Hit

Tracy Chapman’s 1988 classic “Fast Car” might never have risen to the near top of the charts if it wasn't for a technical mishap.

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