12 Random Bits of Pop-Culture Trivia the McDonald’s Employee Stuffed in Our Box of McNuggets
Was Hal from Malcolm in the Middle a bigger criminal than Walter White?
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Madonna Said ‘It’s Not About Dick’
In Quentin Tarantino’s Reservoir Dogs, two characters discuss the meaning behind Madonna’s “Like a Virgin,” debating whether “it’s a metaphor for big dicks” or a woman who’s been unlucky in love. After the movie came out in 1992, Madonna wrote Tarantino a note: “To Quentin, it’s not about dick. It’s about love. Madonna.”
The Wizard of Oz Was a Real Guy
Historians have uncovered lots of real-life inspirations for the characters in The Wizard of Oz, but the guy behind the Wizard himself was a mystery for a long time. They now believe that author L. Frank Baum was inspired by daredevil hot air balloon pilot Washington Harrison Donaldson, buddy to P.T. Barnum.
Dorothy’s Ruby Slippers Are Up for Auction
Twenty years after being stolen from a small museum in Minnesota, the slippers are about to go up for auction and are expected to eclipse $1 million.
Frankie Muniz Just Took a Big Step in His Second Career
Muniz is a lifelong racing fan, and has been in a few pro races before. He just landed a spot racing the entire 2025 season of the NASCAR Truck Series, and he wants you to know he takes this stuff seriously: “I want people to know that I’ve literally dedicated my life to this.”
Bryan Cranston Reprised the Role of Walter White
Vince Gilligan directed Cranston in two anti-littering PSAs for the state of New Mexico, in which Cranston recreates iconic Breaking Bad scenes that end in an anti-littering twist.
Hal From ‘Malcolm in the Middle’ Was Arrested More Times Than Walter White in ‘Breaking Bad’
According to Reddit, Walter White was only arrested once, when he was pulled over for a broken window. Hal was arrested twice: for (apparently) stalking a little girl, and for (alleged) fraudulent activity against his employer.
Are There Secret Tunnels Beneath the Playboy Mansion?
Playboy has claimed that Jack Nicholson, James Caan, Kirk Douglas and Warren Beatty each had a tunnel connecting their own homes to the famed mansion. The building manager has even referenced the supposed tunnels, saying they “were closed up sometime in 1989.”
Paddington Bear Has Achieved British Citizenship
The U.K.’s Home Office has issued an official passport to the fictional bear, who was technically born Paddington Brown in Peru.
Eva Longoria Secretly Invested in ‘John Wick’
Over a decade ago, Longoria agreed to chuck $6 million at the Keanu Reeves vehicle, and she says she’s at least doubled her money. Her only regret: “What I’m pissed off about is I wasn’t connected to the rest of them. This was a one-time thing.”
‘The Penguin’ Producers Hired an All-Blind Team to Handle Audio Descriptions
Audio descriptions of the show for the visually impaired were written and voiced almost entirely by people who are actually visually impaired, and it’s getting rave reviews from those who use the feature.
Mark Wahlberg’s New Restaurant Is Well-Done
Hours before the ribbon-cutting ceremony, Marky Mark’s new Las Vegas restaurant caught on fire.
The Vatican’s Anime Mascot Got Rule 35’d
The Vatican announced Luce, an anime-style mascot meant to make the Catholic Church seem hip and modern, and the internet almost immediately started making A.I. porn with the character.