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Why Are Michigan’s Bottle Deposits So High?

Michigan maintains one of the most successful bottle return programs in America.

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

This Interactive ‘Doctor Who’ Map of London Reveals All the Places the Time Lord Has Traveled

Plan a trip to London centered around your favorite ’Doctor Who’ episodes with this interactive map.

‘Dumpster fire’ is just one slang term to come out of the 2000s.

2000s Slang: 30 Amazeballs Terms You Should Know

In the 2000s, the internet took over, as did social media, streaming, and cell phones that were also cameras and tiny computers. The slang of this era didn’t disappoint, either: From amazeballs to mukbang and beyond, here are some terms you might not have

Stephen King owes his career to the support of his wife, Tabitha.

How Stephen King’s Wife Saved ‘Carrie’ and Helped Launch His Career

Take a look back at the surprising origins of “Carrie,” Stephen King’s first book—and more importantly, discover how his wife Tabitha King played a pivotal role in its creation.

Five-Timers Club members Emma Stone, Paul Rudd, and Tina Fey.

All 26 Members of the ‘Saturday Night Live’ Five-Timers Club

You might already know that Tina Fey and Steve Martin are in SNL’s Five-Timers Club. But what about Drew Barrymore and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson?

Retro TV Commercials from the 80's Part 1

Watch 80 Minutes of Old Commercials From the ‘80s and ‘90s

These old commercials from the 1980s and '90s will have you "Sweatin' to the Oldies" with Richard Simmons and hanging out with Doublemint Twins.

The Surprising Name Origins of 20 Famous 1980s Bands

The decade of shoulder pads, leg warmers, and piano-keyboard neckties brought with it some ridiculously awesome band names.

I Restored This Yellowed & Broken PSone - Retro Playstation Console Restoration

Take a Trip Back to the '90s With This Soothing PlayStation Restoration Video

You don't have to be a retro video game fan to find this classic PlayStation restoration oddly satisfying.

The 10 Most Streamed Songs of the 20th Century

Queen's "Bohemian Rhapsody" was a massive hit when it was released in 1975, and is still a hit in the internet era.

Erne Hudson at the 'Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire' premiere.

When Ernie Hudson Lost a Role in ‘The Real Ghostbusters’ Cartoon for Not Sounding Enough Like Ernie Hudson

Ernie Hudson failed to convince producers of 'The Real Ghostbusters' that he could sound like Ernie Hudson.

Freddie Mercury’s Beloved London Estate Is on the Market

Attention all Queen fanatics with at least $38 million to spare: Freddie Mercury’s former London home can be yours!

Fab Morvan and Rob Pilatus of Milli Vanilli.

The Great Milli Vanilli Hoax: The Truth Behind the Music Scandal That Rocked the 1990s

In 1990, Grammy-winning duo Milli Vanilli went from 'Top of the Pops' to laughing stocks when it was revealed that they had not sung a note on their own album.

The Romantic Rivalry Behind Dolly Parton’s ‘Jolene’

The 50-year-old song has remained relevant because, according to Dolly Parton, “Most of us have actually had a Jolene or a Joe in our lives at one time or another.”

Zelda Rubinstein during a scene from "Poltergeist" (1982).

The ‘Poltergeist’ Curse: Uncovering the Haunting Mysteries Behind the Classic Horror Franchise

The tragic deaths and mysterious events surrounding this classic horror franchise have given rise to the urban legend that a real-life “Poltergeist” curse exists.

10 Women You Probably Didn’t Know Were in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

Discover these lesser-known but still highly accomplished female musicians that have been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, like Ma Rainey and LaVern Baker.

Is Mr. Bean An Alien? One Popular Fan Theory Says Yes

More than 30 years after the world was first introduced to Mr. Bean, some fans are wondering if they know this delightful oddball at all.

15 Facts About ‘Twister’ That Don't Suck

These facts about the 1996 blockbuster don't suck.

Jack and Rose on the panel in 'Titanic.'

The Prop Panel That Saved Rose in 'Titanic' Just Sold for $718,750

The 8-foot hunk of balsa wood led to one of the great debates in film: Could Jack have fit on it, too?

Clockwise from right: Peter Capaldi, Rebecca Front, Joanna Scanlan, Chris Addison, and James Smith star in 'The Thick of It.'

15 Surprising Facts About ‘The Thick of It’

Armando Iannucci’s iconic BBC comedy is one of television’s finest, and sweariest, sitcoms

14 Fascinating Facts About Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Despite what you might have heard (or seen on the big screen), famed composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart probably wasn’t poisoned by Antonio Salieri—but he did spend time with a young Marie Antoinette and keep a starling as a pet.

How ‘The Simpsons’ Debunks Its Own Fan Theories

‘The Simpsons’ writers are not shy about using the show to shut down some of the very ridiculous fan theories viewers have floated.

8 Things You Might Not Know About Fabio

The '90s hunk had his own 900 number, line of romance novels, and a heavyset counterpart known as 'Flabio.'

‘Cowabunga, Dude!’: Exploring the Origins of the Radical Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Catchphrase

The totally tubular TMNT catchphrase didn’t actually start with Michelangelo and the gang. In fact, “cowabunga” originated from a different kids show altogether.

13 Stripped-Down Facts About ‘Showgirls’

“Showgirls” was one of the biggest box-office bombs of the 1990s, but this 1995 erotic drama about an exotic dancer turned Vegas showgirl has since become the stuff of midnight movie gold.

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