
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.

Harvey Ball created the iconic smiley face in 10 minutes for $45. Here is how a simple insurance-company design became a global symbol and an Acid House icon.

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.

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?

Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont Spelling Bee delivers chaotic comedy, absurd spelling challenges, and a retro vibe that makes it one of TV’s funniest surprises.

Star Trek Strange New Worlds returns with season 4, blending bold storytelling, puppets, and cosmic terror as Pike, Spock, and Kirk face new stakes.

Stuart Fails to Save the Universe expands The Big Bang Theory into a CGI-driven sci-fi comedy with multiverse chaos and fan-favorite characters.

Soylent Green explores overpopulation and climate collapse in a chilling 1973 sci-fi classic. Arrow Video is rolling out a new 4K Ultra HD restoration edition.

Scott Pilgrim EX drops with a 71-track Anamanaguchi soundtrack and exclusive tri-color vinyl release from iam8bit and Polyvinyl Records.

Led Zeppelin I story expands with the You Shook Me controversy, Jeff Beck connections, and John Paul Jones’ early role in a tight-knit 1968 rock scene.

Wild Thing turns 60 as The Troggs’ raw hit tops charts, sparks punk roots, and inspires generations with its wild origin story and lasting impact.

Jackie Gleason explored the paranormal deeply, amassing 3,000 occult books and pursuing ESP, aliens, and life after death beyond The Honeymooners fame.

Coyote vs Acme finally gets a trailer after being shelved, sold, and saved. Here is why this Looney Tunes film almost disappeared.

Jurassic Park fragrance by Xyrena captures Isla Nublar with petrichor, rainforest notes, and amber in a rare collectible scent release for fans.

Year Zero explained in the Gregorian calendar, why it does not exist, and how systems like ISO 8601 and astronomy handle it differently.

Hungry reimagines hippos as terrifying predators in a Louisiana swamp survival thriller inspired by Hungry Hungry Hippos.