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SpongeBob SquarePants Theory: Those Aren't Flower Clouds Above Bikini Bottom
SpongeBob SquarePants' flower clouds add lovely color to the Nickelodeon series. However, one theorist believes these flowers aren't clouds at all.
Why George Lucas Really Began Star Wars With Episode 4
The original Star Wars is famously the fourth chapter in the epic saga. But why wasn't it considered Episode I, considering it was released first?
Did the Chronicles of Narnia Inspire the Four Founders of Hogwarts?
Harry Potter defined fantasy for a generation with its epic tales. But one aspect may actually be tied to C. S. Lewis' The Chronicles of Narnia.
The Harry Potter Movies Made a Big Mistake With Mad-Eye Moody
In Harry Potter, Mad-Eye Moody died as he lived, a fighter. But not showing his death hindered his legacy and was a disservice to the character.
The Elder Wand Had One Trick That Voldemort Could Never Beat
The Elder Wand is the Harry Potter universe's most powerful wand. But even if Voldemort earned it, there was still one trick that would've doomed him.
Why Dobby Helped Harry Potter In Chamber Of Secrets
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets introduced Dobby as a complicated ally. But why did he decide to help Harry Potter in the first place?
The Unforgivable Curses Were Made Legal Twice - But Why?
The Wizarding World's Unforgivable Curses are the most dangerous spells in Harry Potter. Even still, they were made legal not once but twice.
Star Wars: The New Name of Boba Fett's Ship Isn't So New
In Star Wars, Boba Fett's new ship name is actually a deep pull from the ship's origins. While it's not original, it carries great significance.
Dune’s Biggest Critic Wasn’t Fans – It Was Tolkien
Frank Herbert's Dune is one of the most important sci-fi stories in literature, but J. R. R. Tolkien had his own opinions on it.
How To Play God Of War In Chronological Order
God of War spans eras from Greek and Roman to the Viking Age, but a handful of spinoffs make following the story less straightforward than you think.
How Mace Windu Chose His Team to Arrest Palpatine
Mace Windu took a small group of Jedi to face Palpatine, and they all died in moments. So, why did he pick such an ineffective team?
X-Men: How Did Wolverine Get His Adamantium Claws Back?
In X-Men: Days of Future Past, Wolverine is shown with adamantium claws after losing them. But how did the hero get them back in the future?
Star Wars: Yoda's 'There Is Another' Quote Makes NO Sense After Revenge of the Sith
Yoda once told Obi-Wan that there was another that could stop Vader should Luke fail. But it makes less sense now than it did before in Star Wars.
Back To The Future: Why Jennifer Was Recast In The Sequel
In Back to the Future, Marty's girlfriend Jennifer is played by two actresses, but the reason for the recast isn't widely known.
2000's X-Men Killed A Dangerous Mutant Enemy - And No One Realized
The X-Men movies have included plenty of villains since they premiered. But the first film killed one of their most dangerous, and no one noticed.
What Language Do 30 Days of Night’s Vampires Speak?
30 Days of Night is a unique take on the vampire medium that adds layers to the monster's culture. But is the language they speak actually real?
X-Men: The Last Stand's Biggest Twist Was Never Explained
The X-Men films leave many questions unanswered, but one unexplained mystery stands out: how did one character return after dying in The Last Stand?
Is Assassin's Creed: Valhalla's Eivor Canonically Male or Female?
Assassin's Creed Valhalla offers a chance for players to choose between male and female Eivor, but is there a canon option that impacts the story?
Why Lord Voldemort Doesn't Have a Nose in Harry Potter
Voldemort was one of the Harry Potter books' most dangerous villains. But one mystery remained involving how he lost his nose in his evolution.
Lord Of The Rings' Most-Quoted Line Was Actually A Blooper
The most iconic line from 2001's The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring isn't from Tolkien's novel. It was a mistake.