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Apple AirPods, or a tiny gadget from a stormtrooper uniform?

The Surprising Link Between Star Wars' Stormtroopers and Apple's Earbuds

Apple’s sleek white earbuds look suspiciously similar to Star Wars' stormtrooper uniforms—and it’s not a coincidence.

Bill Murray gets slimed in Ghostbusters (1984).

Learn How to Make Your Own Ghostbusters Slime

Slimer from ‘Ghostbusters’ began our decades-long obsession with green goo—get in on the action with this easy DIY slime recipe.

Robert Englund as A Nightmare on Elm Street's Freddy Krueger.

8 Iconic Horror Movie Props That Sold For Scary Amounts of Money

The axe used by Jack Nicholson in 1980's 'The Shining' recently sold for $209,000. A crew member originally took it home so he could chop wood with it.

Adrienne King in Friday the 13th (1980).

Take a Chilling Stroll Through the Real Camp Crystal Lake From Friday the 13th

The site is actually a real Boy Scouts camp in Hardwick, New Jersey, and organizers are allowing for a socially-distanced touring schedule—in the dark.

He's (probably) not hiding in your shower.

The Real-Life Origins of 15 Urban Legends

From Maryland’s Goatman to the "real" corpses in haunted houses, here are the sort-of true stories behind all your favorite urban legends.

Samuel L. Jackson Wants to Teach You to Swear in 15 Different Languages

If 2500 people use the voter registration tools on Samuel L. Jackson's HeadCount page, the actor will teach you how to swear in 15 different languages.

Sarah Edmondson in a scene from The Vow (2020).

10 Facts About NXIVM and The Vow, HBO's True Crime Docuseries

The HBO docuseries 'The Vow' offers an in-depth exploration of NXIVM, the multi-level marketing scheme-cum-sex cult that has been making headlines for the past several years.

There’s a Ghostbusters Frappuccino on Starbucks’s Secret Menu—Here’s How to Order One

If you're looking for a spooky way to celebrate the season, order this Ghostbusters-inspired off-menu item from Starbucks.

The Best and Worst Movies of 9 Oscar-Winning Directors

Based on IMDb ratings, these are the best and worst film's of nine Oscar-winning directors in Hollywood.

A photo of Radiohead members Phil Selway, Jonny Greenwood, Thom Yorke, Colin Greenwood, and Ed O'Brien in 1995.

10 Facts About Radiohead’s 'Kid A'

When Radiohead released 'Kid A' on October 2, 2000, few people were prepared for the album—or the lasting effect it would have on the music industry.

The cast of Cop Rock—in a rare moment of not singing about law and order.

Cop Rock: How ABC Created the Strangest TV Musical Of All Time

There’s a time and a place for a jaunty Hall & Oates pastiche, but—as the creators of 'Cop Rock' discovered the hard way—it’s probably not in the middle of a self-described “baby merchant” getting caught in a child abduction sting.

The world's smallest Rubik's Cube is fully functional.

The World’s Tiniest Rubik’s Cube Will Set You Back $1700

Standing just .39 inches tall, this 40th anniversary Rubik's Cube is currently only available in Japan.

Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock star in Practical Magic (1998).

15 Halloween Movies for People Who Don’t Like Horror Movies

Just because you can’t stomach horror movies doesn’t mean you can’t have a Halloween movie marathon.

The Magnetic Appeal of Wooly Willy

Iron filings don’t seem like obvious playthings. They’re extremely unpleasant if swallowed, can cause great harm to the eyes, and are best not inhaled. Yet they are at the core of one of the world’s best-loved toys: Wooly Willy.

The Cleveland Torso Murderer: The Scariest Serial Killer You've Never Heard Of

In 1936, there was a lot going on in the city of Cleveland. In addition to being in the midst of the Great Depression, the city had a serial killer on the loose—one who remains unknown to this day.

Henry Cavill as Sherlock Holmes, Millie Bobby Brown as Enola Holmes, and Sam Claflin as Mycroft Holmes in Netflix's Enola Holmes (2020).

Who Is Enola Holmes? 7 Facts About Nancy Springer’s Hit YA Book Series

Though her name may be lesser known, Enola Holmes—teenage sister of Sherlock and Mycroft Holmes—has been around for more than a decade in the form of Nancy Springer’s young adult book series. Now she's featured in a hit Netflix movie starring Millie Bobby

Jenna Fischer and John Krasinski star in The Office.

The Fun Family Connection Jenna Fischer Had to a Minor Character in The Office

'The Office' star Jenna Fischer's onscreen family and friends were all in attendance to see Dunder Mifflin’s sweethearts finally say “I do,” but there was another secret that day.

Pizza Rodent Chuck E. Cheese's Origin Story Is Shockingly Depressing

Chuck E. Cheese loves to celebrate birthdays, and for good reason: He's an orphan who doesn't know when he was born.

Tom Ellis stars as Lucifer Morningstar in Lucifer.

14 Burning Facts About Lucifer

'Lucifer' has been through a lot in its five seasons (and counting), including one petition to be canceled before it ever even aired, an actual cancelation after three seasons, and a resurrection thanks to fans—and Netflix.

Evander Holyfield (L) and Mike Tyson (R) compete in their rematch in Las Vegas on June 28, 1997. The bout would make sports history.

From Ear to Eternity: When Mike Tyson Bit Evander Holyfield

When Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield met for a second time on June 28, 1997, Tyson gave the crowd plenty to chew on.

Jesse Eisenberg stars in David Fincher's The Social Network (2010).

10 Facts About David Fincher's The Social Network for Its 10th Anniversary

It's been 10 years since 'The Social Network' premiered, and David Fincher's film about the founding of Facebook has only gotten better with age.

She's smiling because it only took her two minutes to choose a movie.

What Movie Do You Want to Watch? This Website Analyzes Film Critic Reviews to Help You Choose

Film critics are great at finding parallels and identifying influences—Cinetrii crowdsources all that movie knowledge for you.

How Keanu Reeves Was Tricked Into Making The Watcher

The 2000 thriller 'The Watcher' featured Keanu Reeves as a serial killer taunting James Spader. Reeves later said a friend of his forged his signature on the contract.

The Long-Awaited Academy Museum of Motion Pictures Will Open in April 2021 With a Hayao Miyazaki Exhibition

The Hayao Miyazaki retrospective will be the inaugural temporary exhibition at the Academy Museum when it opens next spring.

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