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William Shatner at the Blue Origin launch in October 2021.

William Shatner Said His Blue Origin Voyage Filled Him With ‘Overwhelming Sadness’

William Shatner blasted off in October 2021 and quickly suffered what's been dubbed ’the overview effect,’ or realizing Earth is just a space dot.

The Integrity of Fat Bear Week Has Been Marred By Ballot Stuffing

Even Fat Bear Week isn’t immune to scandal.

Dr. Randall Mindy (Leonardo DiCaprio) looks out for asteroids in the climate change satire 'Don't Look Up.'

8 Climate Movies That Get the Science (Mostly) Right—and 3 That Do Not

Climate fiction (cli-fi) movies run the gamut from deliciously cheesy to heartbreaking. But are these films actually offering a glimpse of our future?

The Uncanny Rise of the Haunted Doll Market

Not all dolls are created equal: Some are kinda creepy, some are hella creepy, and some are haunted. Or at least, they’re said to be.

King Tut's death remains an unsolved mystery.

How Did King Tut Die?

History's most famous child ruler was also the result of inbreeding, which sure didn't help his longevity much.

Heath Ledger as The Joker in ’The Dark Knight’ (2008).

14 Movie Franchises Where the Sequels Were Better Than the Original Film

Many movie sequels live up to—or even exceed—their predecessors.

7 Fascinating Facts About N. Scott Momaday’s ‘House Made of Dawn’

N. Scott Momaday’s novel ’House Made of Dawn’ was a breakthrough for Native American literature.

Stonehenge was once in the hands of private owners.

Cecil Chubb: The Man Who Bought Stonehenge

Cecil Chubb attended an auction in 1915 and decided Stonehenge would make for a fantastic new family possession.

Going to the airport doesn't have to be the worst part of vacation.

The 20 Best Airports in the World

If you’re planning a vacation around the best airports (who does that?), head to Japan.

Probably still enough room for this guy to climb out.

The Surprising Reason Your Car’s Back Windows Don’t Open All the Way

There are some cars with back windows that open fully—but here’s why they’re not more common.

Watch Bobby Pickett Perform ’Monster Mash’ on ’American Bandstand’

Bobby Pickett didn't sport a lab coat or a hunchback, but his animated performance makes up for his deceptively normal appearance.

8 Celebrities Who Refuse to Sign Autographs

William Shatner maintains a conventions-only signing policy. Bryan Cranston gets pestered too often. Steve Martin prefers to hand out business cards.

President Eisenhower and Queen Elizabeth II.

Recreate Queen Elizabeth II’s Recipe for Pancakes (or Drop Scones), Which She Sent to Dwight Eisenhower

Queen Elizabeth II's drop scones were so tasty that President Eisenhower asked for the recipe following his visit.

What's the Kennection? #31

All five answers to the questions below have something in common. Can you figure it out?

This Supercut Will Make You Jump (40 Greatest Movie Jump Scares)

Watch This Supercut of Film Jump Scares (If You Dare)

The jump scare is often written off as a cheap trick used to prop up bad films. But when done well and with purpose, jump scares can add genuine fright and terror.

An adult telling their offspring about the puffling toss, probably.

The Icelandic Tradition of Tossing Baby Puffins Off Sea Cliffs

If you see pufflings being chucked off cliffs in Iceland, don’t be alarmed.

Tablecloth featuring doodles by The Beatles.

A Tablecloth Covered in The Beatles’ ’Acid-Inspired’ Doodles Is Headed to Auction

Before their final concert, The Beatles splattered a tablecloth with food and marked it up with doodles. Today the item is worth at least $15,000.

America’s 25 Best Cities and Towns for Families

The so-called “sandwich generation” has a lot to consider when it comes to settling down. ‘Fortune’ did the data analytics for them.

A Reviled Native American Slur Has Been Removed From More Than 600 Federal Sites

The casual use of “squaw“ has long concerned Native Americans, who have often fought to have it recognized as a slur.

Some of these movies were so dangerous to make, even the directors themselves suffered injuries.

10 Infamous Films That Spelled Disaster For Their Famous Directors

From Werner Herzog’s ‘Fitzcarraldo’ to John McTiernan's 2002 remake of ‘Rollerball,’ these legendary cult films nearly drove their directors to the brink.

A Movie Musical Based on ‘The Oregon Trail’ Game Is in the Works

“Ohhhhhhhhh-regon Trail, where the dysentery comes sweeping down the plains.”

There’s more to basset hounds than floppy ears.

9 Facts About Basset Hounds

Don't let their droopy looks fool you: There's more to this noble breed than meets the eye.

The Sweet Hereafter Honey, Made in a Brooklyn Cemetery, Is Here to Spice Up Your Tea

The “minty“ honey comes from bees that occupy Green-Wood Cemetery.

The 20 Most Popular Movie-Inspired Baby Names

Whether they’re comedies or animated musicals, movies have a big impact on baby naming trends.

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