We tend to think that fiction authors just dream up characters out of nowhere. But writers often get their ideas from everyday life, and, being great observers, they often turn people they know or ...

Iconic fictional characters often achieve this status through daring feats, unique powers, and the use of fantastical objects that elicit wonder in the audience. Some of the most memorable fictional ...

Some of the women who shaped how we see the world weren’t real, but their impact definitely was. From fearless leaders to ambitious career women, these fictional characters didn’t just entertain us.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Crowds gathered along the sidelines of Macy’s annual Thanksgiving Day Parade were delighted as some of their favorite fictional ...