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A Shop Selling Nothing But Rocky Merch Has Opened in Philly
The gift shop is located near the Philadelphia Museum of Art and sells everything from Rocky trunks to hoodies.
From Dunkaroos to Crystal Pepsi: The 10 Most Missed Snacks and Drinks From Your Childhood
Most of these items are ’90s snacks and drinks that’ll evoke a hearty “I remember that!” from the nearest Millennial.
'Love Actually' Is Coming Back to Theaters for Its 20th Anniversary
The 2003 holiday classic will look sharper than ever thanks to a new restoration.
When Dr. Ruth Doled Out ‘80s-Era Sex Advice
The therapist gave advice about masturbation and contraception at a time those subjects were still taboo.
10 Facts About Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas Is You”
In 1994, Mariah Carey surprised everyone—including herself—by coming out with what would quickly become a Christmas classic.
9 Facts About the 'Hell House LLC' Horror Movie Franchise
The 2015 low-budget horror flick became a massive word-of-mouth hit, and now has its very own spin-off.
Bozophobia: A New Study Explains Why We Fear Clowns
There's new insight into the reasons we're not down with clowns.
13 Great Horror Remakes That Stand Up to the Original
John Carpenter’s ‘The Thing’ isn't the only good horror remake worth watching. This season, you can scare up something better for your next marathon with these killer picks.
7 of the Most Valuable Polly Pocket Toys From the ‘90s and Beyond
These vintage Polly Pocket toys from the ’90s and beyond are fun for more than just nostalgia; they could pack some serious cash into your wallet, too.
After 50-Plus Years, ‘Sesame Street‘ Is Switching Up Its Format
The kids‘ TV classic is reinventing itself after more than a half-century on the air.
15 Great Family-Friendly Halloween Movies to Watch This Year
The best Halloween movies for kids are ones that also don't bore the adults.
15 Books Whose Endings Were Changed for the Movie
You might be surprised to see how these movies end, even if you’ve read the books.
The 25 Best Haunted House Movies of All Time
The haunted house is one of horror’s most time-honored tropes, a dark twisting of the place we call home into a maelstrom of terror and things that go bump in the night.
Mantle Piece: You Can Own Shares of Mickey Mantle’s Boyhood Home for $7
The baseball icon’s modest Oklahoma home is getting the fractional ownership treatment.
One Minute of Music: Remembering the HitClips Fad of the Early 2000s
The tiny chips held just 60 seconds of pop music, but kids still couldn’t get enough.
Deck the Halls With Gore and ‘80s Throwbacks With These Horror-Themed Christmas Ornaments
Middle of Beyond offers holiday ornaments, ugly Christmas sweaters, and more inspired by your favorite '70s and '80s horror classics, including "Evil Dead 2," "Phantasm," and others.
10 Surprising Facts About ‘Black Panther’
‘Black Panther,’ which stars the late Chadwick Boseman, was a major success for the Marvel Cinematic Universe when it hit theaters in 2018.
The 8 Best Sci-Fi Movies on Netflix Right Now
From dystopian nightmares to paranormal action thrillers, Netflix has got something to scratch every type of sci-fi fan’s itch.
Up in Smoke: When Cheech and Chong Almost Met Jason From 'Friday the 13th'
"Paramount owns the Cheech and Chong franchise, right? How about 'Cheech and Chong vs. Jason?’”
A Limited-Edition, Halloween-Themed Snoopy Bobblehead Just Dropped from FOCO
If you watch 'It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown' every year, this limited-edition Halloween Snoopy bobblehead is a worthwhile investment.
“I Want It That Way”: How Max Martin’s ‘Melodic Math’ Led to This Enduring (and Confusing) Backstreet Boys Hit
The Backstreet Boys’ 1999 smash “I Want It That Way,” which celebrates its 25th anniversary in April 2024, is among the definitive songs—if not the definitive song—of the ’90s teen-pop explosion.
Sorry, Barbie! Actors Guild Releases Guidelines for Striking Members’ Halloween Costumes
The SAG-AFTRA actors’ strike has rules about how to celebrate Halloween this year.
11 Fascinating Facts About Jackson Pollock’s ‘No. 5, 1948’
Even if you can’t appreciate this masterpiece's aesthetic, it has a history that’s worth its weight in house paint and stacks of cash.