Plus, the highest paying jobs in the film industry and more.

Happy Thursday Hey, did anyone watch the "Friends" reunion episode? It's been 17 years since the show's final season aired in 2004. The cast members came together to revisit the set and share memories from the many years filming the show together. And apparently, it was pretty special. Want to know how much TV actors like the cast of "Friends" make in royalties? Read on to find out. Can a TV Actor Live Off Royalties Forever? By Gerlinda Grimes Ah, the charmed life of a TV actor: have one big hit TV show and then live like a king for years once all of those royalty checks start rolling in. Is that how royalties really work? Read more >> 10 Secrets of Filming Reality TV Shows Do you know all the tricks some producers will use to get the results they want? Read more >> Why Comedians Name Their Characters and Shows After Themselves Where did this self-referential naming convention for comedians-turned-actors come from? Read more >> 10 Highest Paying Jobs in the Film Industry   You'd think that everyone who works in Hollywood is filthy rich, but many of the best-paying jobs aren't the ones you immediately think about. Read more >> Why Don't Critics Like the Same Films as the Rest of Us? This just in from the "duh" department: Movie critics are out of touch with audience tastes. Read more >> Who Made the First Animated Movie? It's hard to name the father of animation. But we'll introduce you to the three people who are debated as the first to do it. Read more >> 10 Spin-off TV Shows That Made It Big   Some spin-offs can make it big. Sometimes spin-offs are less than successful. These 10 were huge — some of them even bigger than the original show. Read more >> Riddle of the Day! If you have three, you have three. If you have two, you have two. If you have one, you have none. Check Your Answer Copyright © 2021 HowStuffWorks, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in at our website howstuffworks.com Our mailing address is: HowStuffWorks 1401 Main Street Venice, CA 90291 Want to change how you receive these promotional emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list

William James Sidis Was Likely the World's Smartest Man

Plus, a mysterious French spring, a fierce Scottish legend and a spicy BBQ quiz.

Happy Tuesday This instrument was a favorite among ancient Greek partyers, and you can still pluck it today. Can you name it? Check out our article to find out if you guessed right.   William James Sidis Is Likely the Smartest Man to Have Ever Lived Some say his IQ was 50 to 100 points higher than Albert Einstein's. So why haven't you heard his name before? We'll tell you the sad tale of why this incredible genius flamed out. Read more >> The French Spring That No One's Been Able to Get to the Bottom Of Literally, no diver has been able to get to the bottom of Fosse Dionne. And some have died trying. Read more >> How Robert the Bruce, Inspired by a Spider, Won Scottish Independence Forget William Wallace and "Braveheart." Time for you to meet this fierce, brazenly ambitious legend in Scottish history. Read more >> What's the Most-liked Video on YouTube? Is it the Bieber? BTS? We found out. Read more >> Why Were the Pharisees the 'Bad Guys' in the New Testament? We talk to a religion professor to see if they deserve their bad rap. Read more >> Come and Get It! A Spicy Barbecue Quiz Barbecue season is upon us in all its mouth-watering glory. What's your BBQ IQ? Read more >> Q: I want to learn about ______.   Fill in the blank and tell us what you'd like to learn about! Reply to this email with your first name and answer so we can feature you in a future newsletter. The Results Are In ...   In last week's pancakes vs. waffles poll, waffles received a little more love! Waffles for dinner tonight? Sounds good to us! Thanks for participating, we can't wait to hear your responses to this week's question.   Copyright © 2021 HowStuffWorks, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in at our website howstuffworks.com Our mailing address is: HowStuffWorks 1401 Main Street Venice, CA 90291 Want to change how you receive these promotional emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list