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.
Entertainment
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.
Yahtzee: Pringles
Yahtzee and Pringles come together in a snack-themed take on the classic dice game, complete with Mr. P dice and a Pringles can dice cup.
It’s a Mystery, Charlie Brown: Vince Guaraldi’s Lost Score
Vince Guaraldi’s It’s a Mystery, Charlie Brown finally gets a complete soundtrack release, revealing a funky, electric side of his Peanuts music.
Culture
Whatever Happened to Celebrity Bowling?
Celebrity Bowling put stars like William Shatner, Bob Newhart and Alex Trebek on real bowling lanes. Here’s what happened to the strange 1970s TV show.
Mo Willems Is Writing a Book for Grown-Ups, and I Cannot Wait
Mo Willems is writing a book for grown-ups, sharing stories, artwork and a behind-the-scenes look at the creative process behind The Pigeon, Elephant & Piggie and more.
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.
I Really Like Mike Lowery’s Doodles
I discovered Mike Lowery through his Scotland sketchbook and quickly fell in love with his funny drawings, travel sketches and wonderfully weird ideas.
Food & Life
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 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.
The Odd & Curious
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.
Is Apple Pulling a Fast One With the New iPhone Duo?
Apple’s new iPhone Duo starts at $2,999 in Canada. Is it really one phone, or are we paying for two devices cleverly folded into one?
MapQuest Picked a Side. Then Everybody Started Using It.
MapQuest refused to rename Lake Ontario. Then downloads exploded. What happened says something bigger about nostalgia, technology and taking a side.
The Blackwing 602: The Pencil That Takes You Back
The Blackwing 602 is more than a pencil. From John Steinbeck to Chuck Jones, here’s why this cedar-and-graphite classic still has a cult following.
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.
Whatever Happened to Celebrity Bowling?
Celebrity Bowling put stars like William Shatner, Bob Newhart and Alex Trebek on real bowling lanes. Here’s what happened to the strange 1970s TV show.
Mo Willems Is Writing a Book for Grown-Ups, and I Cannot Wait
Mo Willems is writing a book for grown-ups, sharing stories, artwork and a behind-the-scenes look at the creative process behind The Pigeon, Elephant & Piggie and more.
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.
Yahtzee: Pringles
Yahtzee and Pringles come together in a snack-themed take on the classic dice game, complete with Mr. P dice and a Pringles can dice cup.
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.
It’s a Mystery, Charlie Brown: Vince Guaraldi’s Lost Score
Vince Guaraldi’s It’s a Mystery, Charlie Brown finally gets a complete soundtrack release, revealing a funky, electric side of his Peanuts music.
Netflix Is Coming for YouTube’s Creators
Netflix is bringing YouTube creators onto its platform, but the real prize isn’t simply subscribers. It’s viewing time, loyal audiences and advertising money.