
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?

Listers: A Glimpse Into Extreme Birdwatching follows two brothers on a Big Year quest, chasing rare birds across the US in this free YouTube documentary.

Gene Parsons’ solo career with Kindling & Beyond, featuring Byrds classics, Flying Burrito Brothers tracks, live performances, and unreleased demos.

LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight releases in 2026. Battle Joker and Bane, drive Batmobiles, and explore all of Gotham in a fully open world.

Skeletor Has No Friends: Robb Pearlman’s hilarious Skeletor picture book brings Masters of the Universe fun, villain laughs, and teamwork lessons to fans of all ages.

Zara Picken curates a comprehensive archive of mid-20th century commercial illustration, showcasing vintage graphic design and advertising art from the 1950s to 1970s.

Stan Lee’s Bring on the Bad Guys marks 50 years of Marvel villains—Doctor Doom, Loki, Green Goblin, Mephisto, and more classic foes in one legendary collection.

Understand hypnosis, the brain’s response to suggestion, and its evolution from James Braid’s experiments to modern TED-Ed lessons revealing hidden power.

A personal reflection on Werner Herzog’s The Future of Truth and his bold defense of ecstatic truth in an age of AI, deepfakes, and digital overload.

William Shatner boldly goes heavy metal at 94, blending Star Trek spirit with classic metal covers and new originals in a cosmic rock adventure.

Don’t Call It Art: 10 Ways to Create Like a Kid Again: Austin Kleon invites you to rediscover creative freedom and the simple joy of making something new.

Toy Story 5 brings Woody, Buzz, and the gang face-to-face with a smart tablet that could change playtime forever. See the trailer and meet the new characters.

The Acme Novelty Library #21 by Chris Ware offers comic lovers a stunning, intricate, and deeply moving graphic novel experience.