Category: Did You Know?

PHOTOS Alaska The Last Frontier homestead location: How far do the Kilchers live from Homer?

The Kilcher family's adventures on Alaska: The Last Frontier take place in a remote section of southern Alaska dotted by mountains and bounded by pristine shores. The show makes mention of the nearby town of Homer, and of the Kilcher family homestead–but where exactly is the Alaska The Last Frontier homestead location? Read on to find out!

PHOTOS Where is JonBenet Ramsey’s house in Boulder? And what happened to her parents?

The JonBenet Ramsey house and parents have had divergent paths since the shocking 1996 murder of the 6-year-old girl. The former family house in Boulder has been vacant for years. John and Patsy Ramsey's fortune evaporated in the wake of the years-long investigation into JonBenet's murder–and the subsequent legal defense the couple had to mount for their own benefit. However, though tragedy would strike years later, JonBenet's father may have found some semblance of peace.

Kilcher Family set to rake in Season 6 riches as Alaska The Last Frontier returns

The question of whether reality TV stars get paid (and how much they're paid) is one of the most frequently asked of the whole genre. And it comes up perhaps more than usual in the case of Alaska The Last Frontier, along with other survival-type shows, since the thought of compensation seems to run counter to the show's whole whole homesteading premise and DIY aesthetic. But, as is always the case when cameras are involved, the show's stars are indeed paid for their time. Read on for our best estimate as to how much the Kilchers bring in!

Is Yard Crashers free? Frequently asked questions (and answers!) for HGTV’s hit landscaping show

Yard Crashers, one of HGTV's longest-running series, is currently chugging along at Season 16 and showing no signs of stopping anytime soon. Partly due to the fact that it's been so very long-running, the show has long faced a bevy of questions as to its veracity. Thanks to former host Matt Blashaw answering almost all of them–and former participants revealing some of the show's behind-the-scenes tricks–we've been able to put together a proper FAQ about the show, for your informational pleasure!

Fox’s 21st-century take on The Exorcist draws in new fans of old tale

Where are The Exorcist steps in Georgetown? Believe it or not, they're spookily easily to find, though they're also surprisingly easy to overlook. The curiously placed steps were originally intended to be a quick and easy route for pedestrians to get from one street to another; over time, they've become an iconic piece of cinema history–and one that you can visit!

PHOTOS Who are Alan Thicke’s wives? Complete list for the Unusually Thicke star

Who are Alan Thicke's wives? It's a common question–and understandably so, given the esteemed Canadian's long and active life onscreen...and his even longer, more active love life. As his hit reality-sitcom Unusually Thicke readies its new season, we've put together a list of Alan Thicke's wives for your perusal, complete with photos and bios for each.

Is the Designated Survivor real? How is the Designated Survivor chosen? Real-life answers to the ABC drama’s questions

Is the Designated Survivor real? How is she chosen? And where does she go? Kiefer Sutherland's return to TV depicts a presidential nightmare:the President of the United States, almost all of his Cabinet, and almost every member of Congress are killed in a terror attack during the State of the Union address. Sutherland, in the title role, portrays the Designated Survivor: the one man held back in order to assume the Presidency in the event of a disaster. But is that a real thing, or was it just made up for TV?

Dual Survival’s Grady Powell stirs up marriage rumors with sweet photo updates

Are the Dual Survival guys gay? That, believe it or not, is one of the most common questions folks ask about the show–and it's difficult to understand why, considering that both seasoned vet (and recent retirée) Grady Powell and new hand Josh James are regular updaters on social media. And, as devoteés of the pair's social media followings know, both men have very separate family lives on opposite sides of the globe–so read on for a different kind of Dual Survival photo gallery, one that highlights life for the hosts when the only cameras are their own.

The Worst Cooks In America really are that bad, but they all have good reasons why

Are the Worst Cooks In America really that bad? They can't be that bad, can they? They must be actors. Right? Well, unfortunately (or fortunately, depending on your perspective) what you see is what you get in the kitchen when a new batch of recruits rolls up on Food Network's set for a new season of the show. Despite persistent belief among viewers that the pseudo-chefs featured on the show must be paid actors, or are amping up their own deficiencies, a bevy of behind-the-scenes testimony lends credence to the opposite point of view: no, these guys really are that bad.