The ‘phone phreakers’ of the 1960s and 1970s indirectly led to the tech boom of today.

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We're glad skeletons are usually made of plastic now.
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The original 1978 slasher will be cutting it up in theaters this month.
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From spiritualism's beginnings at the Fox cottage to ectoplasm, so-called spirit photography, and beyond, here's what you need to know about this controversial cultural phenomenon.
No campsite? No problem. You can still enjoy this gooey mess of a snack indoors.
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