9 Fake Words That Ended Up in the Dictionary
Ghost words have nothing to do with otherworldly apparitions, but they’re enough to scare the headwords off lexicographers.
2023-10-06 23:51
10 Facts About Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios
In the weeks leading up to Halloween, the family-friendly characters that normally populate Universal Studios are replaced with killer clowns and chainsaw-wielding maniacs.
2023-10-06 20:28
11 Strange Facts About ‘Dr. Jekyll and Mr Hyde’
The true facts surrounding the classic work are as mysterious and intriguing as the novel itself.
2023-10-06 03:46
The 10 Most Challenged Books of 2022
Parents and politicians are trying to pull books off shelves at a record-setting pace.
2023-10-06 02:20
5 Ways the English Language Breaks Its Own Rules
English, the language of Shakespeare and the internet, is often touted for its flexibility and adaptability. But with great flexibility comes great inconsistenc
2023-10-05 20:26
NewsClick: Raids on Indian media 'aim to muzzle free speech'
The arrest of NewsClick journalists is a "ruthless crackdown" against independent media, campaigners say.
2023-10-05 00:52
10 Blood-Curdling Facts About ‘Dracula’
In true undead style, Dracula holds up well: He’s as creepy today as he was when Bram Stoker invented him in 1897.
2023-10-04 22:25
11 Common English Words That Come From Native American Languages
‘Avocado’ comes to us from Nahuatl—and it doesn’t mean what you might think it means.
2023-10-04 04:22
The 14 Best TV Shows to Stream on Netflix Right Now
From coming-of-age dramedies to true crime anthologies, here are some of our favorite TV shows streaming on Netflix right now.
2023-10-04 02:22
12 Books That Were Banned For Ridiculous Reasons
Each year, The American Library Association complies a list of books that are challenged and banned. There are some books that get banned because of insensitive material; however, others get banned for completely ludicrous reasons.
2023-10-04 00:18
10 Facts About George A. Romero’s ’Night of the Living Dead’
What started out as a weird idea for a movie about aliens eventually became the king of all zombie flicks.
2023-10-03 05:21
10 Great Period Pieces to Add to Your Watch List
These period pieces range from illicit romances to high-society murder mysteries.
2023-10-01 20:20