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A Gory Toy Story: The Horrible History of the Evilstick

Hidden inside a toy princess wand sold in dollar stores lurked a horrifying image—one that scared kids silly.

This 1996 blockbuster has one of the most memorable trailers of all time.

The 25 Best Movie Trailers of All Time

The best movie trailers run the gamut, from blockbusters like “Independence Day” and “Terminator 2: Judgment Day” to “Friday the 13th” and other spooky horror classics.

The Disputed Story Behind the Cheetos Underdog Movie 'Flamin' Hot'

Did a Frito-Lay janitor really come up with the blockbuster snack? A new movie purports to tell the true story.

Jennifer Aniston, Matthew Perry, and Courteney Cox on the set of "Friends."

First Location of the ‘Friends’-Inspired Central Perk Coffee Chain Is Coming to Boston

Instead of staying true to the New York setting of 'Friends,' the Central Perk Coffeehouse is opening its first location in Boston.

Murphy’s Flaw: When Eddie Murphy Fooled Moviegoers in ‘Best Defense’

In 1984, audiences were excited for a new Murphy movie. What they got was a glorified cameo.

(Left to right) 'Frasier' cast members Jane Leeves, David Hyde Pierce, Kelsey Grammer, John Mahoney, and Peri Gilpin.

10 TV Show Spin-offs That Are Better Than the Original Series

According to IMDb ratings, ‘Frasier,’ the beloved spin-off of ‘Cheers,’ outdid its source material.

The Le Big Mac of Tarantino's filmography still holds up.

20 Surprising Facts About ‘Pulp Fiction’

Quentin Tarantino’s 'Pulp Fiction' taught Americans what a Quarter Pounder with Cheese is called in Europe, but here are some more facts you might not know about the 1994 hit.

10 Facts About Strawberry Shortcake

For Gen Xers and elder Millennials, there’s nothing like the scent of Strawberry Shortcake and her dessert-themed friends for bringing back fond childhood memories.

This 1984 sci-fi thriller launched more than just a film franchise.

18 Things You Might Not Know About ‘The Terminator’

The low-budget sci-fi slasher from James Cameron became a huge movie franchise. Here's how it all got started.

(Not the actual insects who rained on Elton John's parade.)

Thirty Years Ago, Elton John Was Forced Offstage By a Swarm of Crickets

In 1993, Elton John had to abruptly end a concert in Melbourne 30 minutes early due to an uninvited swarm of insects.

Calling all Gen Xers and elder millennials: Your old cassettes could be worth a bundle.

10 of the Most Valuable Cassette Tapes From the ‘80s and ‘90s

Back in the 1980s and ‘90s, audio cassettes were everything. Here are some of the most valuable cassette tapes today from those eras, including Nirvana’s “Nevermind,” and more.

Before Matthew Macfadyen was Tom Wambsgans in 'Succession,' he was Mr. Darcy in 'Pride & Prejudice.' And people were not happy.

10 Wonderful Casting Decisions That Made Fans Unnecessarily Angry

Fan enthusiasm can be a wonderful thing—but sometimes it can go a bit too far. Here are 10 of the biggest casting backlashes in modern film history.

25 of the Most Covered Songs in Music History

If there were an award for most covered artists of all time, The Beatles would undoubtedly be a top contender.

Green Energy: 10 Things You Might Not Know About ‘The Mask’

Jim Carrey had a year unlike any other actor in 1994, during which he starred in three number one comedies: 'Ace Ventura: Pet Detective,' 'Dumb and Dumber,' and 'The Mask.'

10 Operatic Facts About Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody”

Nearly a half-century after its release, Queen’s classic “mock opera”—a favorite of Wayne and Garth’s—is still regularly cited as one of the greatest songs ever recorded.

'Odorama' scratch and sniff card from the John Waters movie 'Polyester' (1982).

Scratch and Sniff: The Fad That Was Destined to Fade

Like a pineapple-scented sticker on a lunchbox, the scratch and sniff fad wasn’t built to last.

Matthew Macfadyen and Sarah Snook in 'Succession.'

The #@!*~ Most Swear-Filled TV Show Finales of All Time

The Roy family of 'Succession' is pretty foul-mouthed, but are they the filthiest TV characters?

Dye Hard: How Blue Man Group Took Performance Art Mainstream

The Smurf-colored trio came up in the counterculture. Then Intel came calling.

Watch Nearly 90 Minutes of Memorable ‘90s Commercials

If you lived through the 1990s, the retro commercials in this video may look familiar.

When Tina Turner Set a Guinness World Record

On January 16, 1988, Tina Turner performed for approximately 188,000 fans at Maracanã Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil—and made history.

'Blunder': What 'Little Mermaid' Sidekick Flounder Is Called Around the World

Ariel's skittish sidekick is known by other names.

11 Iconic Perfumes of the 1980s

There was nothing understated about the ’80s—and that included the most popular perfumes of the decade.

Harrison Ford on the set of 1981's 'Raiders of the Lost Ark.'

8 Things You Might Not Know About Harrison Ford

The actor once hit the road with The Doors and was a little ticked off over 'Titanic.'

Chung broke through multiple barriers on her path to becoming a celebrated broadcast journalist.

10 Interesting Facts About Connie Chung

Broadcast journalist Connie Chung was the first Asian American woman to co-anchor a major network newscast.

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