
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?

Light up your room with a retro Space Age UFO lamp featuring 7 colors, 3 brightness levels, and easy one-button control. A fun cosmic night light for any space.

DC Comics unleashes a dark supernatural crisis as reality fractures and spirits revolt, forcing Deadman to restore balance between life and death.

After nine years, U2 returns with a bold new EP of urgent, emotional songs reflecting global unrest, activism, and hope ahead of their 2026 album.

Here are the most exciting Record Store Day 2026 releases, from Alcatrazz and Black Sabbath to The Doors, Alice Cooper, Vince Guaraldi, Rainbow, and more exclusive vinyl gems.

The beloved European comic Lucky Luke rides into live-action on Disney+ France. Adventure and humor debut March 23, 2026.

Miss Chiquita in Jiaqi Wang’s Pop by Nature campaign, blending bold colors, tropical spirit, and playful pop-art charm for Chiquita banana fans.

Build with LEGO Ideas Snoopy’s Doghouse. Posable Snoopy & Woodstock, foldable doghouse, fold-out starry night scene, and collectible charm for Peanuts fans.

The AP celebrates The Simpsons’ 800th episode milestone with behind-the-scenes insights, iconic characters, music evolution, and the show’s lasting cultural impact.

Dizzy Gillespie, Magilla Gorilla, and Yogi Bear led 1964 satirical presidential campaigns, mixing humor, pop culture, and American politics.

Tony Iommi: See the birth of heavy metal from the factories of Birmingham to the global stage, where crushing riffs and dark tone reshaped rock history forever.

Will Shat: Legendary actor William Shatner leans into toilet humor for Kellogg Company’s Raisin Bran, turning fiber and fame into unforgettable marketing.

Stretch Armstrong became a 1976 toy sensation with incredible stretch power, massive sales, and lasting pop culture impact across many generations.