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The 15 Best Gen X Movies of All Time

From blockbuster comedies to queer rom-coms, the best Gen X movies reflected the society of their time.

The Full Flower Moon Will Dazzle Skies This Month

Skygazers know that the arrival of May’s full moon—dubbed the “flower moon”—is a harbinger of warmer weather, burgeoning plants, and animal activity.

Why Do We Call Hit Movies ‘Blockbusters’?

Before the word was used to describe hit movies, ‘blockbusters’ was a nickname for a highly destructive bomb.

10 Hardcore Facts About HBO’s ‘Oz’

Before ‘The Sopranos’ or ‘The Wire,’ television’s golden age arguably began on HBO on July 12, 1997, when the premium network premiered Fontana’s prison drama ‘Oz.’

Norwegian moviegoers had no idea what they were in for with 'Airplane!' (1980).

Help! The Bizarre Way Norway Translated Foreign Movie Titles

If you wanted to market a comedy in Norway in the 1970s and 1980s, you needed the Hjelp formula.

Sadly, Mickey Mouse failed to realize short pants were not allowed in the restaurant and was asked to leave.

Goofy Gastronomy: Disney World Is Now Home to Its First Michelin-Starred Restaurant

The $295-per-plate dining experience includes seven courses but no costumed characters.

'Calvin and Hobbes' ran for 10 years between 1985 and 1995.

7 Things You Might Not Know About 'Calvin and Hobbes'

Bill Watterson's classic strip only ran for 10 years. It's still as popular as ever.

A Leaked Script for ‘Seinfeld’ That Was Too Disturbing to Air Has Surfaced—and It’s Pretty Dark

The 1990 script features Elaine buying a gun and making JFK assassination jokes.

(L to R) Jerry Seinfeld, Adrian Martinez, Jack McBrayer, Thomas Lennon, Bobby Moynihan, and James Marsden in 'Unfrosted.'

Post vs. Post: The Real-Life Breakfast Betrayal Behind ‘Unfrosted,’ Netflix’s Pop-Tarts Movie

In the 1960s, Post and Kellogg's were in a race to bring toasted pastries to the masses. Their inspiration? Dog food.

Carl isn't his father—but someone else in the film might be.

Who Is Russell’s Dad in ‘Up’? This Fan Theory Might Have Figured It Out

Was Russell’s dad actually in Pixar’s “Up” all along? This interesting fan theory says yes.

“Blackbird” Revisited: How The Beatles’ Civil Rights Anthem Has Been Inspiring Artists for More Than 50 Years

How Johann Sebastian Bach and the Little Rock Nine inspired one of The Beatles’ biggest hits—and one of the most covered songs ever recorded.

(Left to right) Tyra Banks, Lindsay Lohan, Jeff Goldblum.

31 ‘Glee’ Guest Stars You Forgot About

'Glee' never wasted a chance to cast a celebrity in a small role. Here are 31 great examples.

Bran Stark (Isaac Hempstead Wright), once referred to as a "sweet summer child."

10 Common Phrases That Came From Pop Culture

From mullet to bucket list, these terms from pop culture are newer than you may have assumed.

Rin Tin Tin and trainer Lee Duncan prepare to go before cameras in 1935.

14 of the Biggest Animal Stars in Hollywood History

Rin Tin Tin was found on a World War I battlefield in France before making his way to Hollywood, while poor Arnold the Pig was rumored to have been eaten after ‘Green Acres’ was canceled.

Generation Alpha Slang: 10 Terms That Will Help You Show More Rizz

Discover the meanings and origins behind 10 of the most popular bits of Generation Alpha slang, from “skibidi” to “rizz” (and everything in between).

For Sale: John Lennon’s Long-Lost ‘Help!’ Guitar

You can’t buy me love, but one lucky Beatles fan can fork over a small fortune to own John Lennon’s beloved guitar.

21 Surprising Facts About “It Girl” Clara Bow

Clara Bow, one of the earliest megastars of the silent film era, is famous for being Hollywood’s first “It Girl.” But there’s a lot more to Bow’s dramatic life than bobbed hair and flapper couture.

Antacids have a surprisingly rich history of catchy ad slogans.

11 Advertising Slogans That Became Famous Catchphrases

Discover the most memorable advertising slogans that stuck with us. How many have you uttered without even realizing it?

‘Jaws’ changed the summer movie season when it premiered in 1975.

The 50 Biggest Summer Blockbusters of the Past 50 Years

From ‘Jaws’ to ‘Barbie,’ here are the biggest summer blockbusters since 1974.

Hear Every No.1 Hit of the '90s in This 20-Minute Video

From Mariah to Britney, this video covers a decade's worth of chart-topping hits.

“Itsy Bitsy Spider”: The History of the Classic Nursery Rhyme

Early versions of the rhyme included the words ‘bloody’ and ‘blooming’—and sometimes didn’t feature a spider at all.

Copper and Tod in the 1981 Disney adaptation of ‘The Fox and the Hound.’

10 Fantastic Fictional Foxes

From Reynard to Robin Hood, these fictional foxes all left a lasting impression.

Plenty of songs take their inspiration from actual people.

The Real People and Events Mentioned in 11 Hit Songs

Some songs remain mysterious. Others, like "My Sharona," have a clear (albeit disturbing) origin.

Courteney Cox, Jennifer Aniston, and Matthew Perry in ‘Friends.’

10 Intriguing ‘Friends’ Fan Theories

Did 'Friends' actually take place in a psych ward? Was it just one long promotion for Starbucks? Here are all the wildest 'Friends' fan theories.

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