Why this obsolete mechanism makes watches more expensive
This luxury watch complication was used to make pocket watches more accurate, so why are some collectors paying millions for it in a wristwatch?
Why American-made Martin acoustic guitars are so expensive
Martin acoustic guitars have sold for millions of dollars and have been played by musicians like Elvis Presley and Kurt Cobain.
How Chinese demand for fish maw (swim bladder) fuels a $52 million industry in Uganda
Fish maw, or swim bladder, is in high demand in China for its supposed health benefits. But it's causing overfishing of species like the bahaba.
Why clients wait months for a Savile Row suit made by a master tailor
Bespoke suits from Savile Row can cost £6,000 and up due to the handmade craftsmanship and the attention to detail.
So Expensive season 11 marathon
We uncovered the stories behind the world's most expensive items, from natural latex mattresses and bespoke dress shoes to handmade calligraphy ink.
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Why white asparagus is so expensive
White asparagus is thicker than green asparagus. It can also cost three times as much, since it requires a special routine to keep it underground.
Tarana Burke on why she created the #MeToo movement — and where it’s headed
The hashtag went viral in 2017, but Tarana Burke first started the movement back in 2006.
Emmy-nominated 'WandaVision' hides its villain in plain sight. Here's how to spot a surprise villain in TV and movies.
Many newer movies and TV shows like "WandaVision" hide the villain among the good guys and wait until just the right moment for the big reveal.
Why we knock on wood and the origins of other common superstitions
The backstories behind some of the most common superstitions are pretty silly, so why do we still do them today?
The evolution of queer characters in children's animation
Here's a look back at how LGBTQ characters in kids' shows evolved from Hays Code-era stereotypes and queer-coded villains.
How some of the best (and worst) jump scares are made in horror films
We asked Rebekah McKendry, a film professor at USC who specializes in horror, what makes films like "The Conjuring" and "Insidious" so terrifying?
Sonic the Hedgehog turns 30 this year, and Sega has a bunch of projects slated. Here's how Sonic the Hedgehog has evolved over the last three decades.
Sonic the Hedgehog went through big changes during the making of Paramount's 2020 film. But from 1991 to 2020, he went through many more.
'Wolfwalkers' is nominated for animated feature film at the Oscars. Here's how the film used 3D technology to transform 2.5D animation.
We spoke with Cartoon Saloon's Eimhin McNamara, who was tasked with helping create these scenes, to find out how they did it and why they chose to lean into hand-drawn animation over 3D CGI.
Why the same fake cigarettes are used in TV and movies
Pay close attention to shows and movies, and you'll notice the same fake brands used over and over again. And one of the most reused ones is Morley.
How rats are trained for TV and movies
Rats can be trained to do a number of tricks, but it requires someone with a lot of organizational skills and a close attention to detail.
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Everything you missed in the first trailer for 'The Batman'
The teaser trailer for "The Batman" revealed plot details as well as star Robert Pattinson's superhero look.
The evolution of how Marvel animated Iron Man
If you look at Iron Man's first suit, the Mark 1, and compare it to the hero's nanotech suit from "Avengers: Infinity War" and "Avengers: Endgame," a lot has changed, but it's not just the technology in the world of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Animation tech has also evolved in the real world to make this suit possible on the big screen. We spoke with some of the VFX artists who worked on Iron Man's suit over the past 11 years including Industrial Light & Magic, Weta Digital, Cinesite/Trixter, The Embassy, and Framestore to find out what challenges they faced along the way and how they were able to make the suit look so real.
How did CBD oil become a $1 billion industry?
CBD stands for cannabidiol, and it's part of the cannabis plant from which we also get marijuana. We find out what exactly CBD is and how it's made.
How 'The Invisible Man' made a terrifying villain that you can't even see
The filmmakers used a number of different techniques to make the character so terrifying, including some clever cinematography and visual effects.
How Netflix's Oscar-nominated 'Klaus' made 2D animation look 3D
For Netflix's "Klaus," The SPA Studios developed new technology to add lighting and texture to the characters that makes them appear 3D.