15 Things You Should Know About ‘Dogs Playing Poker’
C.M. Coolidge has been called “the most famous American artist you’ve never heard of.” But while critics might sniff at his contribution to the art world, the history of his greatest works is rich.
2023-09-26 22:56
Have the Hap-Hap-Happiest Holiday With the ‘Christmas Vacation’ Monopoly Game
Clark Griswold's hopeless holiday is now available in board game form.
2023-09-26 22:18
Death & Horror: How BBC’s Controversial Sound Effects Album Became a Surprise Hit
The campaign to ban “Sound Effects No. 13 – Death & Horror” didn’t stop it from becoming the first sound effects album to break the UK Top 100 charts in the 1970s.
2023-09-26 01:29
10 Haunting Dark Tourism Destinations From Around the World
From Auschwitz to the 9/11 Memorial & Museum, these dark tourism destinations are fascinating—and definitely not for the faint of heart.
2023-09-26 00:17
10 Surprising Facts About Wham!
With their brightly colored short shorts and ridiculously catchy songs, Wham! were the definitive pop group of the '80s—though they were initially seen as a political act.
2023-09-24 20:16
When Pepsi Tried Giving Away $1 Billion With the Help of a Chimp
The soft drink company teased consumers with a giant contest offer. But could they really pay it out?
2023-09-22 05:29
30 Astonishing Facts About Death
No, your fingernails don't keep growing after death. Here are 29 other amazing facts about your final exit.
2023-09-22 00:58
The Real-Life Story Behind Queen Charlotte
Netflix takes several, steamy liberties with the historical record, but there was a real Queen Charlotte—and she was just as complicated as the TV version.
2023-09-21 22:15
8 Cool Facts About Disney’s ‘Frozen’
Disney’s 'Frozen' might have come out in 2013, but it’s still a hit with kids (and Disney adults) to this day.
2023-09-21 20:28
11 Surprising Facts About Mary Shelley’s ‘Frankenstein’
Here are the nuts and bolts about Mary Shelley's 200-year-old tale about what can go wrong when people play God.
2023-09-21 04:29
Gross Profits: Original Garbage Pail Kids Art Is Up for Auction
You can now be the proud owner of the first-ever Garbage Pail Kid. And yes, it's a literal kid in a garbage pail.
2023-09-20 04:28
7 of the Most Valuable Board Games From the ‘80s and ‘90s
Discover some of the most valuable board games from the ‘80s and ‘90s, including “HeroQuest,” “Dream Phone,” and others.
2023-09-20 02:28