Hard to believe, but this month marks the 28th anniversary of Will Smith's adventures with the Banks family. Carlton Dance, anyone?

The American evangelist, who preached to millions and was the spiritual counselor to U.S. presidents, died at his home today at the age of 99.

Since 'National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation' was released in 1989, we've never looked at Christmas lights or sleds the same way. See where the cast is today.

Columbus Day churns up a stormy sea of controversy every year. A gifted navigator or reckless adventurer? Here are some things to consider the next time you hear someone recite: In 1492, Columbus sailed the ocean blue...

Media mogul Hugh Hefner, who founded 'Playboy' magazine and considered himself a pioneer in the sexual revolution of the 1960s, died yesterday at the age of 91.

With the release of the biopic 'Birth of a Dragon,' inspired by the late martial arts star Bruce Lee, here are five facts about his iconic life.

John Glenn, the first American to orbit the Earth, died today at the age of 95. "Godspeed, John Glenn."

Jayne Mansfield snagged her spot in the Hollywood pantheon by putting the voom in va va voom.

Cut yourself a wedge of your favorite crust-lined circular pastry and check out common references to Pi.

Here are some facts about the extraordinary activist behind the words “Yes, we can.”

The 'To Kill a Mockingbird' author spent most of her life shunning the spotlight.

Today, in celebration of the anniversary of Charles Darwin’s birth, we look at a natural selection of five little-known facts about the man behind the theory of evolution.

To celebrate the 40th anniversary of the 'Laverne and Shirley' premiere, we grabbed our Boo Boo Kitties and Pepsi Milk and came up with seven facts about the show's history.

Although accounts of the real-life frontiersman who inspired the film is steeped in lore, we examine what made his story the thing of legends.

On December 30, 1924, Hubble discovered the existence of other galaxies using the most advanced telescope in the world.

Thinking of going to the Tosche Station to pick up some power converters? Not so fast. To celebrate the opening of The Force Awakens we’re taking a look back at the events that led up to George Lucas’ Star Wars.

Happy Birthday, Sammy Davis Jr.. We’re kicking off today’s fete with seven interesting facts about the legendary showman who would have turned 90 today.

In honor of King Tut Day, we take a look at Queen Nefertiti, whose final resting place may be hidden in her famous son's tomb.

On October 5, 1877 Chief Joseph and his tribe the Nez Perce surrendered to the U.S. Army. Learn about the tribe’s way of life and their final act of defiance.

With the release of N.W.A.'s biopic, 'Straight Outta Compton,' we take a look at the original members then and now.

The Grateful Dead rose to fame during the psychedelic 1960s and spent decades building a loyal fanbase of “deadheads.” One of the most long-lasting and widely known bands, the group recently reunited — 20 years after what many believed to be their last show together.

Despite the mega success of the movie 'Jaws,' which turns 40 this week, the making of the film nearly deep sixed the entire crew.

It’s time to open up a Baby Ruth and do a truffle shuffle because 'The Goonies' is turning 30!

In honor of Harvey Milk Day today, we look at some facts about the gay rights icon you might not have known.