Some characters are forever defined by the actors who brought them to life. However, casting a major role isn't a simple process. Whether you're trying to find a medieval wizard or a teenage science geek, it means auditions, picking the best match ... and even then, the actor might turn it down.
Read MoreTimmy's in the well! Lots of other things are in the well, too, as it turns out. For a start, wells appear to be surprising places for all kinds of artifacts.
Read MoreMuch of what we know about the distant past we learned from its relics and artifacts. Some people don't like looking into the past, though.
Read MoreThe Beach Boys were a huge part of the soundtrack of the '60s. But their story isn't exactly a happy one.
Read MoreSpaceX is exploding its way into the hearts and minds of the American public, and maybe taking people to Mars one day. This is the untold truth of SpaceX.
Read MoreThe pope is the head of the Catholic Church, the largest Christian denomination in the world, and one of history's oldest religious institutions.
Read MoreAs technology and society evolves, the jobs of today might not still be the jobs of tomorrow.
Read MoreNorth Korea is the geopolitical equivalent of the drunken uncle at a wedding. Here's what war with the DPRK might look like.
Read MoreTall and titanic, the 500-plus-pound Andre the Giant dwarfed enormous athletes like an iceberg. One of his gargantuan hands could engulf a 12-ounce beer can, and his wrists were thicker than most men's ankles. Despite his impressive resume, Andre perpetually battled health problems and attention.
Read MoreHere are some times when an actor actually stopped a movie from getting made.
Read More"Big Brother" used to be a dystopian technological nightmare, but these days, it's just a Wednesday.
Read MoreAwful diseases like smallpox and bubonic plague don't haunt us the way they once did, but it's also true that dangerous diseases are still out there.
Read MoreYou might not like going to the dentist, but we have it pretty good today. The disturbing history of dentistry will make your gums ache.
Read MoreWhether they're still playing or have since retired, these basketball stars are really weird people off the court.
Read MoreIf you've ever regarded your toaster with suspicion or found it difficult to get through The Polar Express without shuddering, don't plan on sleeping tonight.
Read MoreYou can't possibly know when you're seconds away from being part of a historical catastrophe.
Read MoreHQ Trivia rode the mobile wave to fame in late 2017, lighting up the internet with swarms of excited participants.
Read MoreOnce you take away the spooky lighting and ominous music, a terrifying spectacle can become just a bunch of people having fun at work.
Read MoreThese people aren't nitwits but knitters who create complex narratives. Here are some of the nuttiest conspiracy theories.
Read MoreThe White House has been home to some of the most consequential moments in modern human history. Presidents, from the admired to the reviled, have turned its white walls into a beacon of liberty and light for the world. But there are White House secrets most presidential historians won't mention.
Read MoreHello, friends. Even if you don't give a hoot about golf, you probably know of the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club. Let's take a look at the Masters.
Read MoreWhether it was for refusing to play the game without ruffling any feathers or other reasons, these actors all got under the skins of powerful people.
Read MoreSome sports stars leave the sports world and get regular jobs, that people like us might have. Here are ex-professional sports stars who now work regular jobs.
Read MoreHunting for Easter eggs in movies has become a passion for movie geeks. Here are some Easter eggs from classic movies that don't appear on any sites or lists.
Read MoreYes, outer space is mostly empty ... well ... space. But don't think it's going to stay that way! The fact is that, thanks to human meddling (it's what we do best!) there's a whole lot of really bizarre stuff floating out among the stars. This is only some of it.
Read MoreWhile many of these photos look relatively innocuous, when you really think about the implications of these pictures you realize how chilling these photos are.
Read MoreSome of the most popular musicians on the planet have recorded music which will never see the light of day, no matter how badly the fans want to hear them.
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