
Why I Hate Tweety
Why I hate Tweety Bird, from his treatment of Sylvester to his strange origins, boy-or-girl mystery, and the cartoons that make him look less innocent.

Why I hate Tweety Bird, from his treatment of Sylvester to his strange origins, boy-or-girl mystery, and the cartoons that make him look less innocent.

The 1947 classic The Ghost and Mrs. Muir is more than a romantic ghost story. Here’s what the movie changed from the novel and why Captain Gregg may be more controlling than protective.

Why is Halloween Is Grinch Night so strange? A look at the forgotten Grinch special, Euchariah, Max, Hans Conried and its surprising Emmy win.

Bela Lugosi, Jerry Lewis imitators, a gorilla suit and Hollywood controversy collide in this bizarre 1952 cult movie.

What if evil isn’t a thing at all, but the word we invented for what happens when one person meets their own needs by dominating another person’s life?

There is no evidence that Salem’s accused witches wore the stereotypical pointy hat. Here’s how fashion, prejudice, art and popular culture created the iconic witch hat.

Peanuts: Your Choice, Snoopy takes us back to 1967, when Snoopy, Woodstock and the Flying Ace were becoming the characters we know today.

Madeline Miller returns with Mestra, revisiting a forgotten Greek myth about family, survival, transformation and the power to resist impossible odds.

Old cookbooks weren’t always harmless. Some mixed food, medicine and household chemistry in ways that can make Grandma’s apple pie look downright safe.

During the Siege of Paris, starving Parisians ate zoo animals. Here’s the bizarre story behind elephant, camel and kangaroo appearing on a Paris menu.

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.

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.

When did 81 become young? A funny look at aging, retirement, baby boomers and how our idea of old age keeps changing.

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.

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.

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?

Ticker Licker explores how childhood memories of Fun Dip sparked a humorous idea for heart medication that brings fun and nostalgia to adulthood.

Yo-Yo history, from Pedro Flores and Duncan Toys to the 1980s comeback, NASA space flights, and how the toy became part of everyday language.

Helen Palmer’s forgotten photo-book trilogy helped shape Beginner Books before vanishing from shelves. Discover the lost legacy behind Dr. Seuss.

King Kong 1976 celebrates 50 years with a new 4K Blu-ray, revisiting Dino De Laurentiis’ ambitious remake, famous effects, and lasting fandom.

The Beatles’ forgotten drummers before Pete Best and Ringo Starr, including Colin Hanton, Tommy Moore, Norman Chapman, Jimmie Nicol, and Andy White.

Mad Magazine’s biggest legal fights included George Lucas, Irving Berlin, Ava Gardner, J. Edgar Hoover, and DC Comics, with parody winning.

TASCHEN’s Star Wars Comics Library examines Marvel’s original 1977 comics in a premium oversized format that collectors love, but not everyone can afford.

Joe Sacco’s The Once and Future Riot faces publishing hurdles in India, reigniting debate over censorship, graphic journalism, and free expression.

Once Upon a Time in the West changed cinema by having Ennio Morricone’s score composed before filming, shaping performances and every scene.

Rhino’s Spirit of ’76 celebrates the landmark music of 1976 with limited vinyl releases from Ramones, ZZ Top, Yes, Jethro Tull, and more.

Blondie movies inspired modern sitcoms long before TV. Discover how 28 films, a comic strip, and radio shows created a pop culture phenomenon.

Hello Kitty and SPAM team up for a collectible can and a global food adventure featuring SPAM Poutine, ramen, musubi, and more.