Eat Your Veggies
This veggie, often called "little trees" by parents trying to get their kids to eat more greens, is actually a type of cultivated cabbage.
Broccoli!
Made of mostly molded plastic, these dolls have their hair sewn on and styled by hand. Despite the recent movie adaptation's success, this industry has a dark side - the doll's plastic corpses will remain in the environment for centuries, and the toymakers have not addressed this issue.
Barbie!
Green Goblin, Doc Oc, poverty and student loans
Spiderman!
In this fairy tale, the heroic prince jumps from the pricess' tower, is blinded by thorns, then his sight is returned by the princess' tears of woe. She also has his twins in the middle of the wilderness. Go figure!
Rapunzel!
The series that George Lucas was hoping to gain the rights to, before he had to settle for creating Star Wars.
Flash Gordon!
The favorite of cartoon rabbits everywhere, this veggie is surprisingly a member of the parsley family.
Carrots!
Made from plastic and metal, the elevated design of this toy was the key to its success. The weight distribution and five-part system of the body - bit chip, attack ring, weight disc, spin gear, and blade base - is crucial to ensure this top-like toy is ready for battle.
Beyblades!
Deathstroke, Manbat, not enough eyeliner at CVS
Batman!
In the original version of this story, the princess is not merely asleep but actually dead - and she bears the King's twins while still comatose. A kiss does nothing to awaken her, but rather one of her babies removes the poisoned splinter on accident.
Sleeping Beauty!
This actor gave up his career in carpentry to join the cast of Star Wars.
Harrison Ford!
Long and green, this veggie stars as one of the heroes of "Veggie Tales". It is also a key ingredient to one of Leighton's favorite British High Tea sandwiches, and can be brined to create a deliciously crunchy deli favorite.
Cucumber!
One of the OG children's toys, the process is simple. Anyone with leftover wood from building their rustic log cabin in the woods can try it:
1.) Plan the size of each wooden piece 2.) Measure twice, cut once. The wood is divided into pieces. 3.) Sand the wood. 4.) Apply a finish to protect the child from splinters.
Blocks!
Loki, Hela, the unexpected trials of adoptive fatherhood
Thor!
In the original version of this fairy tale, an Evil Queen wishes for the innocent girl's heart ... and other organs... so that she can eat them. Cannibalism didn't work for Disney audiences, though, so they cut that right out, instead having a huntsman cut out the girl's heart only as proof that he had killed her.
Snow White!
The original name for Luke Skywalker, this moniker was eventually ditched for being "too on-the-nose".
George Starkiller!
Most commonly used by today's youths as a lewd emoji, this violet veggie is a member of the nightshade family.
Eggplant (Aubergine also accepted)
Design, model, mix, and melt! These mega-popular plastic building blocks are a favorite for children and adults alike. The corporation even has video games and movies starring their little plastic heroes!
Lego!
Sabretooth, Bloodscream, the unexpected trials of adoptive fatherhood
Wolverine!
To fit into their sister's shoe, two evil stepsister's chop off bits of toe and heel, but their feet are still too big. So then, birds pluck out the stepsister's eyes. A far cry from modern versions, which focused on adorable mice and pumpkin carriages!
Cinderella!
Harrison Ford was convinced to rejoin the cast for the second sequel under this condition for his character... a condition which was not met until decades later, in the sequels!
Han Must Die!
Technically an herb, this Meditteranean salad staple is peppery and bright in flavor. In the UK, it is called "baby rocket".
Arugula!
Popular as a messy children's craft, this substance is made by combining glue and Borax. While it was a "toy trend" a few years ago, it's quite simple to make and many try it at home - adding glitter, food coloring, shaving cream, or saline.
Slime!
Mandarin, Thanos, the unexpected trials of adoptive fatherhood (his actual daughter was cute but Peter Parker is basically his kid)
Ironman!
It's a tale as old as time: The monster that the village girl is sent away to marry transforms into a (mid) human at the end of the story, devastating monster lovers everywhere. In the original, though, he transforms into her first cousin - an aristocrat's "ideal match" for the time.
Beauty and the Beast!
The original Star Wars trilogy is considered the science fiction epitome of this famous storytelling arc, made famous by Joseph Campbell.
The Hero's Journey!