
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?

Fun with Your Typewriter by Madge Roemer shows how a 1956 book turned everyday typing into art, inspiring modern creators and reviving analog creativity.

Sesame Street behind-the-scenes photos from 1969 reveal Jim Henson, Joan Ganz Cooney, and the creative process that transformed children’s television.

Kids can’t get enough of the NeeDoh Peace O’ Cake, 2026’s viral squishy toy, as they hunt it for play, sensory fun, and calming focus at home or school.

Jean Gabin stars in the Maigret trilogy from Kino Lorber, a timeless French crime film series that cements his role as the definitive pipe-smoking detective.

MAD About DC delivers a hilarious DC Comics parody with Chip Zdarsky and an all-star team, blending satire, iconic heroes, and a must-watch promo video.

Marvel and DC unite in new epic 2026 crossovers, from new movies to Batman, Deadpool and Superman Spider-Man stories, now in collected hardcover editions.

Only in Texas: the 9th Inning Rally Sombrero at Globe Life Field is a 26-inch nacho hat with nine-layer dip, a hands-free snack, and Simpsons Nacho Hat nostalgia.

See how Lon Bender’s Netflix “ta-dum” sonic logo turns starting a show into an iconic, instantly recognizable sound that builds anticipation and excitement.

From The Shadows to Kool Herc, explore how “Apache” became a hip-hop anthem that defined breakbeats, DJ culture, and generations of sampling.

Dark Horse releases Marvel’s Mightiest Monsters, a collectible collection of Marvel’s classic monster comics, featuring Groot, Fin Fang Foom, and more.

MGA Miniverse Real Music launches playable mini vinyls and a working turntable, featuring hits from Britney Spears, Elton John, and more.

Rush returns in 2026 with Anika Nilles on drums, honoring Neil Peart while spotlighting the legacy of groundbreaking female drummers in rock history.