12 Intense Facts About ‘Platoon’
Starring a young Willem Dafoe, Charlie Sheen, and Johnny Depp, ‘Platoon’ was a landmark achievement in war cinema.
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Netflix Is Turning the Drama of ‘Monopoly’ Into a Reality Competition Show
Get ready for a high-stakes competition series combining strategy, drama, and cash prizes.
The 10 Best Movies Turning 50 This Year, According to Rotten Tomatoes
The year 1975 produced a ton of movies that are still Certified Fresh.
Watch a Drone King Kong Ascend the Empire State Building
Studio Hock pulled off an impressive light show 1250 feet above Manhattan.
15 Fun Facts About Transformers Action Figures
Dive into the fascinating (and sometimes controversial) history of the Transformers toy line, from its roots with Japanese toymaker Takara to the controversy over the Megatron Walther P38 handgun toy and more.
Google’s New Hidden Pokémon Game Lets You Catch ‘em All
A fun new Easter egg lets you collect Pokémon through your browser.
Celebrate 20 Years of Joe Wright’s ‘Pride & Prejudice’ at a Regency Ball
Wear your best gown to the Pride & Prejudice 20th Anniversary Ball in Pasadena.
Why Did Ronald McDonald Disappear?
The McDonald’s mascot has been keeping a low profile for years. Some people think they know why.
12 Surprising Facts About 1990s Video Games
For some people, video games were a pleasant way to pass the time in the 1990s. For others, they were a cultural crisis.
Squid Game’s Colorful Staircase Is Now a 1735-Piece Toy Set
You can now pre-order a toy building block set and bring Squid Game to life.
The Most Popular Book Genre in Each State, Mapped
Discover which literary genres captivate each state and Washington D.C.
17 Surprising Facts About ‘Apocalypse Now’
Francis Ford Coppola’s acclaimed (loose) adaptation of Joseph Conrad's ‘Heart of Darkness’ was supposed to be directed by George Lucas.
7 of the Most Bizarre Discontinued Ben & Jerry’s Flavors
Some discontinued Ben & Jerry’s ice cream flavors, like Black & Tan and Duff & D’oh! Nuts, have joined their kin in the Flavor Graveyard.
8 of the Most Valuable ‘Magic: The Gathering’ Cards
‘Magic: The Gathering’ cards can get extremely pricey among collectors, but certain versions—like the 1993 Black Lotus card—could still be worth a lot of money to this day.
When DC Comics Killed Off Superman
The Man of Steel was mortally wounded in 1992. So was the comic book industry.
Chili’s New Scranton Location Has a Special Menu Item for Office Fans
In honor of The Office’s 20th anniversary, Chili’s is finally opening a Scranton restaurant, complete with a retro menu and decor.
8 Discontinued Mountain Dew Flavors We Still Love
Forget Code Red and Baja Blast—it’s these discontinued Mountain Dew flavors like Major Melon and DEWitos that still tickle our innards.
Do Dogs Enjoy Movies?
Videos of dogs watching the animated film “Flow” have gone viral recently, and science backs up the adorable phenomenon.
A Retro ‘Jaws’ Toy Will Be Re-Released for the Film’s 50th Anniversary
NECA is reviving “The Game of Jaws” in honor of the 50th anniversary of the original summer blockbuster.
Why Is It Called a “Soap Opera”?
How did daytime dramas like “Guiding Light” and “General Hospital” become known as “soap operas”? It's all thanks to commercials.
5 Fascinating Animals Named After Disney Characters
Classic Disney characters have lent their names to spiders, dinos, and more.
10 Pop Culture Classics That Originally Got Bad Reviews
There’s no accounting for taste when it comes to critics’ misguided impressions of cultural classics, from mini-skirts to ‘Moby-Dick.’