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These famous figures in film, TV, sports, and music are celebrating milestone birthdays this year.

Our last quiz was so popular, we have another one for you. Can you guess these Disney movies from their bad plot lines?
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Test your knowledge of music and history with the second part of this quiz!
Chelsea Thatcher|
The upcoming Gaston movie means another Disney villain is about to have their story come to life. Here are six others who deserve that treatment.
Meagan Bojarski|

TV

We’re throwing it back to 2006 and remembering the defining pop culture moments of that year.
Chelsea Thatcher|
It’s really just not possible to please everyone when it comes to TV, is it? We’re taking a look at some of the most divisive TV finales.
Natalie Zamora|
With the release of another new Harlan Coben-inspired Netflix series, we shared four of the best adaptations.
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These beloved series, including sitcoms, game shows, dramas, and more, are all turning 50 this year.
Jenny Cohen|
How well do you know 'The Office'? We have a quiz that only true fans will score 10/10 on.
Alexandria Ingham|
If you still call the gear shift the PRNDL and have practiced tracing the Disney logo with an invisible wand, this Disney Channel TV quiz is for you.
Meagan Bojarski|
Kalle Anka, or Donald Duck, is a big part of Sweden’s culture. Here’s how a 1958 made-for-TV special made its way into tradition.
Paul Anthony Jones|
All of these great DCOMs, including ‘Smart House,’ ‘Read It and Weep,’ and more, are available to stream on Disney+.
Sam Hindman|

Movies

These two films based on mobster Henry Hill were released the same year. Have you seen them both?
Jenny Cohen|
Do you have what it takes to match the animal sidekick to the Disney movie they come from?
Meagan Bojarski|
You might know the main Disney villains, but can you name these obscure ones?
Chelsea Thatcher|

Music

These catchy hits dominated the charts in 2001 and remain playlist staples 25 years later.

Theater

No one did it like The Bard, so it’s no surprise that some myths about him and his writing have seeped into our culture over time. Let’s debunk some of the biggest ones.
Meredith Danko|
Caleb Milne rushed out of his apartment to tend to his ailing grandfather. He was later found alive in a ditch. What happened in between?
Jake Rossen|
This fill-in-the-blank quiz tests how well you really know 'Hamilton' songs, from "My Shot" to "Burn" and beyond.
Ellen Gutoskey|
The groundbreaking Broadway show turns 10 this year, so here are a few things you might not have known about Lin-Manuel Miranda’s take on the life and times of the $10 founding father.
Erin McCarthy|

Comics

It can be shocking to realize that we are able to follow rules that no one ever taught us explicitly.
Arika Okrent|
English, the language of Shakespeare and the internet, is often touted for its flexibility and adaptability. But with great flexibility comes great inconsistenc
Brett Reynolds|
You're going to be astonished how many of these you hopefully already know, but I'm sharing them because many millions of people don't. It's not Aw-ree, for instance, it's ah-wry (awry)
Alvin Ward|
We’re taking Strunk and White and grammarians everywhere to task in the latest episode of The List Show.
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Game Shows

How far would you go to win $100,000?
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Are there hidden costs attached to those big prizes? Turns out, all winners on "The Price is Right" are expected to pay up before taking possession of their prizes.
Jake Rossen|
Since 1984, millions of viewers have spent their weeknights having their brain cells challenged by legendary 'Jeopardy!' game show host Alex Trebek.
Stacy Conradt|

Disney

Do you know which movies these lesser-known Disney songs are from?
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