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The German-born actress rebuffed Nazi attempts to recruit her to make propaganda and declared Hitler “an idiot.” Here’s what else you need to know about her.

The first conspiracy theory about the actress popped up a couple of years after her death—and many others have gained traction since.

These early audition tapes show why these then-unknown actors—from Scarlett Johansson to Aaron Paul—became household names.

1994 - LA Gear Tech Light Up Sneakers - Banned By The NBA Commercial

The light-up sneakers were coveted by ’90s kids, but some adults considered them a public health hazard.

Harrison Ford as Han Solo in "Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope"

Han shot first.

British singer-songwriter James Blunt has never been able to escape his signature song, the 2004 smash “You’re Beautiful,” a misunderstood ballad that masks a much darker meaning.

Chris Evert at the 1978 Wimbledon quarterfinals.

Chris Evert’s tennis bracelets made tennis bracelets a thing. But the origin story gets mistold quite often.

Alex Trebek is shown shortly before shaking his head in disappointment at a contestant.

The late ‘Jeopardy!’ host is being honored in a Forever stamp sheet. The current cost of a Trebek Forever Stamp is 73 cents; a sheet of 20 is $14.60.

Though it was initially a flop, Brian De Palma’s ‘Scarface’ has become a classic of the crime genre.

An appropriately confused-looking Gwyneth Paltrow with Robert Downey Jr. in 'Spider-Man: Homecoming' (2017).

We all forget things from time to time.

Whatever a person’s accomplishments in life, death tends to be a humbling experience. Can you guess how these notables expired?

James Baldwin, Senator Tammy Baldwin, and George Takei.

These memorable quotes from LGBTQ+ leaders—on everything from intersectionality to being an ally—will ring true all year round.

The Gen Z idol has been in the spotlight ever since her break-out role on Disney’s "Shake It Up."

From her status as a Kidz Bop alumna to the real meaning behind her name, there's probably a lot of facts about Zendaya that you don't know about.

The 'Mission: Impossible' actor once considered becoming a Franciscan priest.

The Fifteenth Doctor (Ncuti Gatwa) and his companion Ruby Sunday (Millie Gibson) are ready for their close-up.

Disney+ is every sci-fi lover’s must-have streaming service.

Behind the bands Pink Floyd, Lynyrd Skynyrd, and Hootie & the Blowfish were their less-famous namesakes.

This weed slang originated in the 1960s and yep, you can thank Humphrey Bogart for it, but not for reasons you might expect.

Before his death in 1990, Jim Henson gave very clear instructions about what his memorial service should look like: no attendees should wear black and a jazz band should be in attendance.

The rapper-turned-actor dedicated the book to his penis.

Dean Martin brought roasts to television audiences.

Making a mockery of famous people is a decades-old tradition.

From blockbuster comedies to queer rom-coms, the best Gen X movies reflected the society of their time.

The 1990 script features Elaine buying a gun and making JFK assassination jokes.

(L to R) Jerry Seinfeld, Adrian Martinez, Jack McBrayer, Thomas Lennon, Bobby Moynihan, and James Marsden in 'Unfrosted.'

In the 1960s, Post and Kellogg's were in a race to bring toasted pastries to the masses. Their inspiration? Dog food.

How Johann Sebastian Bach and the Little Rock Nine inspired one of The Beatles’ biggest hits—and one of the most covered songs ever recorded.

7 Impressive Facts About Marlene Dietrich

7 Conspiracy Theories About Marilyn Monroe

16 Audition Tapes of Famous Actors Before They Hit It Big

Kid Lit: When LA Gear’s LA Lights Sneakers Created a Frenzy

12 Fun Facts About Han Solo

How James Blunt’s “You're Beautiful” Became the Most Misunderstood—and Hated—Song of the 2000s

Why Is It Called a “Tennis Bracelet”?

‘Jeopardy!’ Icon Alex Trebek Gets a Stamp of Approval From the Postal Service

30 Surprising Facts About ‘Scarface’

9 Actors Who Forgot (Or Claimed They Forgot) They Were In Famous Movies

Quiz: Can You Guess How These Famous Figures Died?

15 Inspiring Quotes from LGBTQ+ Leaders

9 Fascinating Facts About Zendaya

12 Things You Might Not Know About Tom Cruise

The 13 Best TV Shows to Watch on Disney+ Right Now

8 Bands Named After People Not In The Band

Did Humphrey Bogart Really Hog Joints? (And If Not, Why Do We Say ‘Bogart’?)

When Big Bird Sang “Bein’ Green” at Jim Henson’s Memorial Service

10 Things We Learned From ‘Marky Mark,’ Mark Wahlberg’s 1992 Autobiography

Burned: How Dean Martin and the Friars Club Popularized the Celebrity Roast

The 15 Best Gen X Movies of All Time

A Leaked Script for ‘Seinfeld’ That Was Too Disturbing to Air Has Surfaced—and It’s Pretty Dark

Post vs. Post: The Real-Life Breakfast Betrayal Behind ‘Unfrosted,’ Netflix’s Pop-Tarts Movie

“Blackbird” Revisited: How The Beatles’ Civil Rights Anthem Has Been Inspiring Artists for More Than 50 Years