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Princess Tiana at her induction into the Disney Princess Royal Court in 2010.

Your Disney-Obsessed Kid Can Hear Messages From Their Favorite Princesses on Disney’s New Hotline

Moana absolutely wants to hear your two-year-old’s tone-deaf rendition of "How Far I’ll Go" over the phone.

Pioneering Black filmmaker Oscar Micheaux.

Oscar Micheaux, Hollywood's First Black Movie Mogul

From the 1920s to the 1940s, Oscar Micheaux led the way in shining a spotlight on Black culture in the movies.

The Curious Viewer is almost as indispensable as your remote control. It also requires no batteries.

Introducing The Curious Viewer, the Mental Floss Binge-Watcher's Guide to the Greatest Shows of the Past 20 Years

In 'The Curious Viewer,' we take a deep dive into some of the best and most binge-worthy shows of the past 20 years. Who knows? You might discover your next time-sucking addiction here.

Janis Joplin in Columbus, Ohio in the summer of 1970.

11 Surprising Facts About Janis Joplin

Janis Joplin didn’t have a long or prolific career. The freewheeling Texas blues-rock howler recorded just four albums between 1967 and 1970. But in that short time, she left an indelible mark on rock ’n’ roll history.

Ruth Bader Ginsburg during a Supreme Court photo shoot in 2006.

Notorious RBG: Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s Life and Work Will Be the Subject of a New Exhibition at the New-York Historical Society

‘Notorious RBG,’ the bestselling book, has inspired a traveling retrospective dedicated to Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

Orson Welles on the set of 'Verites et mensonges' ('F For Fake' or 'Truths and Lies').

The 20 Greatest Movies Hollywood Never Made

From 'Superman Lives' to 'Beetlejuice Goes Hawaiian,' these are the greatest movies we'll (probably) never get to see.

Hayao Miyazaki at the Venice Film Festival in 2008.

Hayao Miyazaki Had to Come Out of Retirement 'In Order to Live,' His Son Says

Hayao Miyazaki keeps coming out of retirement. His son (and fellow filmmaker) Gorō Miyazaki recently explained why.

There’s a Statue of Friday the 13th’s Jason Voorhees at the Bottom of a Lake in Crosby, Minnesota

Divers in Crosby, Minnesota, can visit a statue of Jason Voorhees—the masked murderer from the Friday the 13th franchise.

Dark Fan Theory Makes Pixar’s Up Even More Depressing

Pixar's 'Up' was sad enough when it came out in 2009, and this dark fan theory somehow makes the movie even more depressing.

Marlon Brando and Maria Schneider in Last Tango in Paris (1972).

The 25 Highest-Grossing NC-17 Movies Ever Released

The best NC-17 movies aren’t always the highest-grossing movies, but Marlon Brando’s ‘Last Tango in Paris’ checks both boxes.

Sean Connery stars as James Bond in Goldfinger (1964).

18 Behind-the-Scenes Facts About 'Goldfinger'

In 1964, 'Goldfinger' established many of the elements that would become regular James Bond movie hallmarks, and made 007 a global superstar.

A scene from Universal's The Ghost of Frankenstein (1942).

11 Shared Cinematic Universes You Probably Didn't Know Existed

From Quentin Tarantino to Jay and Silent Bob, Hollywood's cinematic universes go way beyond Marvel movies.

All Hail the Rickroll: Rick Astley’s "Never Gonna Give You Up" Music Video Hits 1 Billion YouTube Views

If the YouTube view count of Rick Astley's "Never Gonna Give You Up" video is any indication, we’re never gonna give rickrolling up.

11 Facts About Crash Bandicoot

With the 'Crash Bandicoot' series celebrating its 25th anniversary this September, we're looking back at some of the series's unused ideas and early marketing efforts.

A 2018 Kidz Bop performance in New York City.

11 Hilariously Censored Kidz Bop Songs

Unfortunately, there’s no official Kidz Bop version of “WAP.” But there’s no shortage of other comical covers to amuse yourself with.

Curious George lives up to his reputation.

The Time Curious George Got High

Beloved childrens' book character Curious George got himself into some real pickles, including knocking himself unconscious while high on ether.

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17 More Secrets of Disney Park Character Performers

They're 'friends with' Goofy, Cinderella, and others. They work at the Happiest Place on Earth. And they'd like for you to stop asking them to hold your baby.

7 Facts About 'Let’s Scare Jessica to Death'

Critics didn’t quite know what to make of 'Let’s Scare Jessica to Death' when it premiered in 1971. But it has since morphed into a cult classic.

Check Out One of the Largest Star Wars LEGO Builds Ever Created

This sprawling model of scenes from 'The Force Awakens' may be the largest fanmade Star Wars LEGO build ever assembled.

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10 Facts About Louis Vuitton—the Man Behind the Brand

Louis Vuitton has been such a big part of the high-fashion world for so long that it’s easy to forget Vuitton—who was born in 1821, founded the company in 1854, and died in 1892—was an actual person.

What Is the Mandela Effect?

If you remember the Berenstein Bears or the movie 'Shazam' starring Sinbad, you're a victim of the Mandela effect.

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20 Fascinating Facts About The Launch Of MTV

Although MTV has more recently become synonymous with reality TV and cheap clip shows, there was a time when the network truly did live up to its name. And it all began at 12:01 a.m. on August 1, 1981.

Stomp Around the Neighborhood With Reebok’s New Jurassic Park Collection

Reebok has just released a new shoe and apparel collection based on Steven Spielberg's classic 1993 film 'Jurassic Park.'

Justin Willman, who performs magic for humans.

Justin Willman Shares 10 Facts About Magic for Humans

'Magic for Humans' host Justin Willman has dazzled audiences on stage, on Netflix, and on Zoom during the pandemic. But learning to be a magician with two broken arms may have been his greatest trick of all.

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