
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?

She Holds Me Like This by Frugit captures chaotic cat life with humor, high energy, and relatable moments that every new cat owner will instantly understand.

Dr. Seuss Enterprises teams with Jane Goodall Institute for an Earth Day campaign featuring The Lorax to support forest restoration and wildlife protection.

Ben McKenzie investigates crypto’s rise, exposing hype, fraud, and the real cost of speculation in a system where belief often outweighs truth.

Daffy Duck debuts in 1937 and evolves from chaos to comedy gold. Explore his origins, voice, rivalries, and why he still stands out today.

Billy Idol shares the albums that shaped his journey from punk with Generation X to MTV stardom, revealing deep musical influences and lasting legacy.

Toilet paper history reveals how WWII, culture, and cost shaped America’s habits, while most of the world chose bidets and water instead.

Vehicles of Expression explores skateboard craft from scrappy roots to modern art, blending rebellion, design, and performance in one bold exhibition.

Slinky toy nostalgia comes alive through its iconic jingle, childhood memories, quirky experiments, and the surprising real-life story behind its rebound.

Letty Lynton, Joan Crawford’s banned 1932 MGM film, returns after 90 years in legal limbo, now restored in 4K after copyright rights expired.

Coyote vs Acme continues its unusual rollout as a teaser arrives ahead of a delayed trailer. The long-shelved film is now set for release on August 28, 2026 in theaters.

Ella Freire Pan Am luggage tags revive Golden Age travel with limited edition screen prints inspired by vintage aviation, bold design, and retro charm.

7 Faces of Dr. Lao returns on Blu-ray May 26 from Warner Archive with a new 4K scan. Tony Randall shines in this strange, magical Western fantasy classic.