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The Adventures of Prince Achmed: The First Full-Length Animated Film

J. Frank Wilson on Dec 7, 2023

Lotte Reiniger's 1926 animated feature, "The Adventures of Prince Achmed," is considered to be the first full-length animated film. Here's what you …

Lauren Banks on Nov 25, 2023

Tracing the origins of the beloved Christmas tree custom from pagan winter rituals to Victorian England's royal influence. Who started the Christmas …

J. Frank Wilson on Oct 19, 2023

Here are the top Keyser Soze quotes from the film The Usual Suspects.

J. Frank Wilson on May 24, 2023 (Updated: Dec 6, 2023)

DNA is one most well-known scientific acronyms in the English language. But what does DNA stand for in medical terms? What is it abbreviating?

J. Frank Wilson on Dec 25, 2022 (Updated: Jan 1, 2024)

A lot of people have no idea what Boxing Day is. Boxing Day Explained: Here's everything you need to know about Boxing Day.

W. Seban on Apr 13, 2018 (Updated: Jun 17, 2023)

DDoS attacks are not only on the rise, but they are going global. From cryptocurrencies to political attacks, here are all the reasons why.

Nancy Lee on Mar 30, 2017 (Updated: Nov 24, 2019)

Since its launch in 1976, the Ford Fiesta has been a popular car around the world. Especially popular in parts of Europe, the supermini car is …

J. Frank Wilson on May 14, 2014 (Updated: Jun 16, 2020)

The British Empire was the most extensive empires in world history. Before World War I, at the peak of its power, the British Empire looked over a …

J. Frank Wilson on Nov 8, 2013 (Updated: Jun 16, 2020)

Brace yourself Wall Street! On November 12, 2013, the first "non-human" will ring the NASDAQ closing bell. It's a UD5 robot from Universal Robots.

J. Frank Wilson on Jan 4, 2013 (Updated: Jun 16, 2020)

America began facing new types of threats after the Cold War. As a result, our video game villains evolved too... or did they?

J. Frank Wilson on Jul 6, 2011 (Updated: Oct 31, 2018)

Ever get the feeling that Google is spying on the entire planet? Google's satellite and street cameras have captured everything from grown men sword …

J. Frank Wilson on Sep 29, 2010 (Updated: Mar 30, 2019)

Is there a WTF Meter? Is there is, get ready for it to be broken... actually smashed but we'll get to that in a second.

Caroline Walker on Jul 15, 2010 (Updated: Oct 31, 2018)

YouTube star Nick Afanasiev now holds the title of the America's longest tongue. At 3.5 inches (out of his mouth), the appendage has become a bit of a …

J. Frank Wilson on Mar 17, 2010 (Updated: Oct 31, 2018)

Every year on March 17, we honor Saint Patrick (circa 385–461), one of the patron saints of Ireland. Whether or not you choose to celebrate the …