
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.

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.

Madeline Miller returns with Mestra, revisiting a forgotten Greek myth about family, survival, transformation and the power to resist impossible odds.

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?

Universal’s Ozzy Osbourne haunted house celebrates the Prince of Darkness while sparking debate over legacy, branding, and the business of rock icons.

Olivia Colman and Alexander Skarsgård star in Wicker, a wildly original fairy-tale romance that proves Hollywood can still surprise audiences.

Most people think ALL CAPS means shouting online, but the story began long before the internet. Here’s how comics, printing, and early computers shaped the rule.

Attack of the Killer Tomatoes returns in 2026 with John Astin, practical effects, and the fascinating history behind why tomatoes were once feared as poisonous.

Neil Young and John Fogerty faced two of rock’s strangest lawsuits, revealing the irony of artistic identity, creative freedom, and ownership in music.

What would it really be like to work at Wayne Enterprises? Discover the ordinary employees quietly helping Batman protect Gotham.

Apple TV+’s Neuromancer teaser impresses fans while sparking debate over its cyberpunk style, visual grit, and William Gibson’s enduring influence.

Sam Elliott’s Lifeguard explores purpose, aging, and success in a thoughtful 1976 drama that remains surprisingly relevant nearly 50 years later.

Johnny Depp steps into Ebenezer Scrooge’s shoes as we explore the character’s origins, lasting appeal, and why Dickens’ classic still resonates today.

LEGO’s The X-Files collector set brings Mulder and Scully to life with 1,478 pieces, hidden Easter eggs, and a price that may surprise fans.

A nostalgic look at The Black Shield of Falworth, its American stars, memorable score, and why this 1954 swashbuckler still entertains today.

William Blake defied artistic conventions by combining poetry and art into one vision. Discover why his work feels more relevant than ever today.