M. Arbeiter

Joined: Sep 22, 2014

M. Arbeiter is a former writer.

16 Fascinating Facts About Picasso’s ‘Guernica’

Koala bear, mantis shrimp, maned wolf, and king cobra are all misnomers.

15 Animals With Misleading Names

The cover of John Steinbeck’s ‘Of Mice and Men.’

13 Things You Might Not Have Known About John Steinbeck’s ‘Of Mice and Men’

14 Fascinating Facts About the Leaning Tower of Pisa

The Great Sphinx of Giza and the Pyramid of Khafre.

15 Things You Might Not Know About the Great Sphinx of Giza

The ancient Egyptian monument, thought to depict the likeness of the pharaoh Khafre, confounds scholars to this day.

15 Facts About the Great Wall of China

The Great Wall of China is one of the oldest, largest, and most celebrated achievements of human ingenuity, but there are still a few things you might not know about China’s ancient landmark.

14 Fascinating Facts About Albert Camus's 'The Stranger'

Albert Camus’s 1942 masterpiece 'The Stranger' has sold more than 6 million copies, but caused trouble for translators.

The Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C.

15 Big Facts About the Lincoln Memorial

Seated proudly at the west end of Washington, D.C.’s National Mall, the Lincoln Memorial is one of the most beloved American monuments. Here are a few things to know on its 100th anniversary.

16 Towering Facts About Mount Everest

Mount Everest is the tallest and highest peak on Earth. Or is it? Here’s everything you need to know about the world’s most famous mountain.

David Spade and Chris Farley in 'Tommy Boy' (1995).

15 Things You Might Not Know About 'Tommy Boy'

Rob Lowe originally had the David Spade role.

Harrison Ford on the set of 'Raiders of the Lost Ark' (1981).

15 Fun Facts About the Indiana Jones Movies

Take a look back at the first four films in the Indiana Jones series, before the next installment of the classic adventure series arrives in theaters.

15 Huge Facts About Big Ben

You may have snapped a photo of England’s most iconic clock, but how well do you really know the United Kingdom’s towering timepiece?

11 Things You Might Not Know About the Grand Canyon

Whether you’ve made the trek yourself or seen it on a postcard, the Grand Canyon is one of the most instantly recognizable sights in the United States. But how well do you really know the Colorado River’s most famous handiwork?

15 Amazing Facts About the Washington Monument

Although the towering tribute to President George Washington is an icon of the Washington, D.C. skyline, there might be a few things you don't know about the Washington Monument's history.

17 Facts About Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb

Stanley Kubrick’s bleak Cold War satire, which was released 55 years ago, belongs to a class and genre all its own.

Longest, Loudest, and Lengthiest Lifespan: 15 Lofty Animal Superlatives

From the best sleepers to those with the best sense of smell, the animal kingdom's superlative winners aren't always who you might think.