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Billy Wilder’s Ace in the Hole, starring Kirk Douglas, is a 1951 film about media greed, sensationalism and the public appetite for tragedy that feels remarkably modern.
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Once You Hear the Wilhelm Scream, You Can’t Unhear It
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Mestra: The Forgotten Greek Myth Madeline Miller Revives
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Culture
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All The Right Movies: The Kid Who Stayed for the Credits Wrote a Book
A look at All The Right Movies, the book packed with behind-the-scenes facts, interviews and stories movie fans will love.
Ace in the Hole: The 1951 Movie That Feels Modern
Billy Wilder's Ace in the Hole, starring Kirk Douglas, is a 1951 film about media greed, sensationalism and the public appetite for tragedy that feels remarkably modern.
Once You Hear the Wilhelm Scream, You Can’t Unhear It
Hollywood has been hiding the same ridiculous scream in movies for generations. Once you learn the Wilhelm scream, you'll start hearing it everywhere.
Why Logan’s Run Still Matters
Logan's Run still matters 50 years later? Its futuristic Texas locations, practical effects and strange vision of the future still make it worth another look.
12 Angry Men Still Knows How to Make Us Uncomfortable
One room, twelve men, and one life hanging in the balance. 12 Angry Men proves that human emotion, prejudice, and great filmmaking can create more tension than any special effect.
Food & Life
Why Did We Put Missing Kids on Milk Cartons?
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Why Does Your Jeans Pocket Have That Stupid Little Pocket?
That stupid little pocket in your jeans has a long history, from pocket watches and the real 5th pocket to its cheeky modern reputation as the condom pocket.
The Big Gulp Turns 50: When Bigger Became Better
Fifty years after the Big Gulp arrived, bigger portions became a symbol of value, pop culture helped sell the idea, and shrinkflation has now turned the story upside down.
The Grocery Store Is Now the Alcatraz of Shopping
Grocery shopping has become an obstacle course of confusing layouts, blocked aisles, impulse buys and self-checkout doors that decide when you can leave.
Exploring Calvin and Hobbes
Bill Watterson's Calvin and Hobbes was always about the art. Now, original artwork from the beloved comic strip is going on tour, giving fans a rare look behind the panels.
Working at Wayne Enterprises Must Be Exhausting
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Batman Economics: How Bruce Wayne Keeps Gotham Alive
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The Odd & Curious
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Forget Book Burning, This Guy Wants You to Chop Your Books
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We Killed the CD. Now We’re Bringing It Back From the Dead.
We killed the CD, dumped the evidence and moved on. Vinyl is growing, CDs are surging and a new generation is discovering the music we thought we'd left buried.
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How Did 81 Suddenly Become Young?
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Mestra: The Forgotten Greek Myth Madeline Miller Revives
Madeline Miller returns with Mestra, revisiting a forgotten Greek myth about family, survival, transformation and the power to resist impossible odds.
We Buy Too Much Stuff. Then We Pay to Hide It.
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Ace in the Hole: The 1951 Movie That Feels Modern
Billy Wilder’s Ace in the Hole, starring Kirk Douglas, is a 1951 film about media greed, sensationalism and the public appetite for tragedy that feels remarkably modern.
We Killed the CD. Now We’re Bringing It Back From the Dead.
We killed the CD, dumped the evidence and moved on. Vinyl is growing, CDs are surging and a new generation is discovering the music we thought we’d left buried.
The Bear Goes Back to the Drawing Board
Ted is heading back to animation, but will Seth MacFarlane’s foul-mouthed bear still have the same charm when the cartoon doors are wide open?
Scratch-and-Sniff Is Making a Comeback
Scratch-and-sniff was once everywhere, from Raspberries albums and MAD Magazine to John Waters’ Odorama. Now the strange little fad is making a comeback.
Forget Book Burning, This Guy Wants You to Chop Your Books
Matt Kirkland has a strange solution for giant books: chop them into smaller, manageable volumes. Chop the biggest books and why it might make sense.
Why Does Your Jeans Pocket Have That Stupid Little Pocket?
That stupid little pocket in your jeans has a long history, from pocket watches and the real 5th pocket to its cheeky modern reputation as the condom pocket.
Once You Hear the Wilhelm Scream, You Can’t Unhear It
Hollywood has been hiding the same ridiculous scream in movies for generations. Once you learn the Wilhelm scream, you’ll start hearing it everywhere.
Why Did We Put Missing Kids on Milk Cartons?
Why did missing children’s faces appear on milk cartons? We look at the strange history behind the campaign, the kids who recognized themselves, Milk Carton 2.0 and Canada’s famous milk bags.
Why Logan’s Run Still Matters
Logan’s Run still matters 50 years later? Its futuristic Texas locations, practical effects and strange vision of the future still make it worth another look.