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Optimus Prime could go into the Toy Hall of Fame this year.

Optimus Prime vs. My Little Pony: The Toy Hall of Fame Wants You To Vote On Its Next Inductee

Rainbow Dash is up against the Decepticons this year in a vicious battle for toy supremacy.

How Does Sword Swallowing Really Work?

The ancient art of sword swallowing may seem like some sort of elaborate trick—but it’s very, very real (and very, very dangerous).

'Monty Python and the Holy Grail' Returns to Theaters For Its 48 1/2 Anniversary

The comedy classic has a Quote-A-Long version coming to a multiplex near you.

Sometimes a picture doesn’t tell the whole story.

The Stories Behind 8 Famous Photos

From Elvis Presley wearing a velvet suit to meet Richard Nixon to the migrant mother who unwittingly became the face of the Great Depression, these are the true stories behind a few iconic photographs from history.

Never underestimate the power of belief.

‘Dogged by Death’: The True Story Behind the Bizarre Syndrome That Inspired ‘A Nightmare on Elm Street’

Here’s how a wave of mysterious deaths in the late 1970s and early 1980s among Southeast Asian refugees living in America inspired Wes Craven to pen his 1984 horror classic, “A Nightmare on Elm Street.”

Calling All ‘90s Kids: Homage Is Your One-Stop Shop for Cool Pop Culture T-Shirts

There are Homage t-shirts for every corner of pop culture, from Nickelodeon and the Garbage Pail Kids to Guy Fieri and beyond.

This ‘Friday the 13th’ Collection Is Here to Make Your Halloween Even More Fun

Love Jason Voorhees? Now you can celebrate his special day all season long with this delightfully spooky ‘Friday the 13th’ collection from Fun.com.

The Real Story Behind the Iconic ’Friday the 13th’ Whisper Sound Effect

Whether you think it's saying "chi chi chi, ha ha ha" or "ki ki ki, ma ma ma," you know the one we're talking about.

When Did Vampires and Werewolves Start Hating Each Other?

Their (often literal) blood feud is a relatively modern creation. So how did vampires and werewolves end up at each other’s throats?

Big Bird and Cookie Monster once ventured into the big house.

Jail Bird: When ‘Sesame Street’ Developed a Prison Daycare Program

In the 1970s, Big Bird went to the big house (literally) when "Sesame Street" launched a prison daycare program.

Jerry Seinfeld Hints That “Something“ Is Happening When Asked About a ‘Seinfeld’ Reunion

The comic teased that we may not have seen the last of Jerry, George, Elaine, and Kramer.

The cover of Robert Louis Stevenson’s ‘Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.’

11 Strange Facts About ‘Dr. Jekyll and Mr Hyde’

The true facts surrounding the classic work are as mysterious and intriguing as the novel itself.

Still from 'The Day the Earth Stood Still' (1951) beside illustration of a theremin.

Audio Invasion: How the Theremin Went From Soviet Labs to Hollywood

The theremin—a spooky instrument that scored the biggest sci-fi films of the 1950s—was invented by accident.

'The Exorcist' arrived in theaters the day after Christmas in 1973—and promptly traumatized audiences.

Watch Moviegoers’ Terrified Reactions to ’The Exorcist’ When It Premiered in 1973

Thousands of moviegoers rushed to theaters to experience ‘The Exorcist’ in 1973—and many left just as quickly when the scares proved too much to handle.

A Brief History of the Ouija Board

The Ouija board has terrified countless slumber party children and served as a plot vehicle in a number of Hollywood films. Here’s where it came from.

You, too, could be dreaming about these cookies.

How to Make Taylor Swift’s Famous Chai Cookies With Cinnamon Eggnog Icing

Taylor Swift once shared recipes for two different versions of her chai sugar cookies—here are both.

The cover of Bram Stoker’s ‘Dracula’ by Ruben Toledo.

10 Blood-Curdling Facts About ‘Dracula’

In true undead style, Dracula holds up well: He’s as creepy today as he was when Bram Stoker invented him in 1897.

Elvis could have been a hunk of granite.

A Fifth Head for Mount Rushmore? Here Are Seven Famous Contenders

Who, if anybody, deserves a place alongside George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln and Teddy Roosevelt on the famous monument?

John Carpenter’s 'Halloween' Is Returning to Theaters for, Well, Halloween

The original 1978 slasher will be cutting it up in theaters this month.

10 Facts About George A. Romero’s ’Night of the Living Dead’

What started out as a weird idea for a movie about aliens eventually became the king of all zombie flicks.

These Mini Bluetooth Speakers Are Shaped Like Your Favorite Fictional Characters

The best small Bluetooth speakers just might be the ones shaped like Baby Yoda and Baby Groot from Bitty Boomers.

Michelle Pfeiffer and Daniel Day-Lewis in Martin Scorsese's 'The Age of Innocence' (1993).

10 Great Period Pieces to Add to Your Watch List

These period pieces range from illicit romances to high-society murder mysteries.

Dollar Baby: Why Stephen King Sells the Rights to His Work to Up-and-Coming Filmmakers for Just $1

The Dollar Baby contract is Stephen King’s way of helping film students adapt his stories without financial barriers.

The Empire State Building lit up for the annual "Run-Up" in 2018.

Debunked: The Empire State Building Didn’t Actually Light Up for Taylor Swift’s “Ketchup and Seemingly Ranch”

The Empire State Building seemingly lit up for "ketchup and seemingly ranch." But not everything is as it seems.

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