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Loathsome as clowns may seem in the modern era, these corny—and creepy!—tropes have been archetypal, cross-cultural characters throughout the ages.

You may be surprised that some of your favorite indulgences are positively ancient in origin.

These tales of real-life buried treasure should keep your youthful dreams of pirate bounty alive.

Here's a brief history of the most famous cat that's apparently not a cat (what gives, Sanrio?).

We think of lullabies as sweet and soothing, but their lyrics often reveal a darker side that’s just for momma.

The latest female superhero is little more than sexually objectified eye candy. Are we surprised?

We share some surprising facts about the concert that marked the pinnacle of Beatlemania.

The Ouija is enjoying a resurgence. To discover why, we look at the history of this eerie pastime.