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Critics might have panned the film—Roger Ebert said it was “made of artificial bits and pieces”—but audiences loved it, and now it’s a beloved cult classic. Ahead of its 30th anniversary in October, here’s what you need to know about ‘Now and Then.’

It may feel nostalgic, but its affects on your health and the local environment are far from comforting.

From Execution Rocks and Devil’s Den to Skull Mesa and Maggoty Run—plus, how these spots came by their terrifying monikers.

From tragic factory fires to toxic food scandals, some safety laws we may take for granted today actually have some pretty unsettling backstories.

Surprise: Milky Way wasn’t named after our home galaxy. Let’s take a brief stroll down the etymological candy aisle and discover how these confections got named.

Warning: This map may cause pizza cravings.

Haven‘t picked a costume yet? Get some inspiration from this list.

Learn the science behind the holes in Swiss cheese.

Here’s everything you need to know about the Tales of Dunk and Egg, the ‘Game of Thrones’ prequel novellas that inspired HBO’s upcoming adaptation.

The original’s July 1982 release date was selected just to mess with an ex-employee.

Players must find out who dunnit for a cash reward.

This multiple-choice quiz challenges you to match the hit 1980s song to the movie it was made for.