
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?

Robyn Hitchcock’s Stranded in the Future traces his 1970s creative rise, blending obsession, myth, Syd Barrett echoes, and the birth of the Soft Boys.

Eric Rohman, a Swedish poster artist, created 7000 film posters with bold, minimalist Art Deco style that still defines vintage cinema design today.

The Odyssey trailer reveals Christopher Nolan’s mythic epic with Matt Damon, a bold IMAX vision, casting debates, and a fresh take on Homer’s classic.

The Gruesomes resurface through Melissa Auf der Maur’s Nardwuar interview, sparking a dive into Montreal’s analog scene and their 2025 comeback album.

Amazing Stories changed science fiction forever, launching the genre in 1926 and shaping fandom, film, and futuristic ideas that still influence pop culture today.

Peek-a-boo reveals how babies learn object permanence, communication, and trust through play, making it one of the most important early childhood games.

Analog Generation kids from the 1970s grew up free, unsupervised, and resilient, shaping creativity, patience, and independence in a pre-digital world.

The Eagles: Journey of the Sorcerer blends country, orchestral, and electronic sounds, shaping a space western vibe that influenced Firefly and the Bastion soundtrack.

The Oldest Person in the World follows Sam Green’s decade-long journey exploring aging, mortality, and the lives of the world’s oldest people.

Sports gods shape how fans explain luck, karma, and chaos across baseball, hockey, and football, turning unpredictable moments into shared mythology.
Un Chien Andalou remains one of cinema’s most shocking and influential surrealist films, and Nerdwriter’s breakdown shows why it still haunts viewers today.

Barbie’s 1961 record surprises with polished swing songs, Doris Day-style vocals, and wild storylines. A nostalgic gem now streaming on YouTube.