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Euphemisms allow us to discuss some grim or controversial topics employing a more palatable turn of phrase. These expressions were coined to disguise everything from capital punishments to diseases, death, slavery, and cannibalism.

More and more people are skipping the mass market goods and opting for thrifted finds this spooky season.

This island is struggling to manage its massive stray cat population.

These trails will really get your heart pumping.

It’s time to play Tune Twist, where we translate the lyrics of popular songs into multiple languages and then back into English. Can you figure out what the song is, or who performed it?

These flicks found creative solutions to their budget limitations—and made better and more timeless stories in the process.

Before tiles and vinyl reigned supreme, some folks put carpet next to the tub. But why?

Edgar Wallace wanted to promote his first novel with more than just traditional ads—but his brilliant idea almost became his downfall.

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.

King has nursed a grudge against Stanley Kubrick’s film for decades. In 1980, he explained to David Letterman why it left him so cold.

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