The word "conchiglie" comes from the Italian word for seashells. The pasta's shell-like shape is believed to have been inspired by the treasures of the sea.

The term for the physical disintegration of a nuclear reactor's core is a "core meltdown" or "nuclear meltdown," which refers to the severe accident where the reactor core becomes completely molten due to extreme heat, potentially causing significant damage and radioactive release if not contained properly.

Pac-Man is the best-selling arcade game of all time. Released in 1980, Pac-Man was a cultural phenomenon that appealed to a broad audience, including women. It was a nonviolent game where players help Pac-Man navigate a maze filled with ghosts while eating as many dots as possible. By 1990, Pac-Man had earned $3.5 billion, or $6.5 billion when adjusted for inflation.

In the 1982 movie E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, E.T.'s favorite candy was Reese's Pieces.  The candy's popularity increased after the movie's release, even though it was a relatively new product at the time.

The movie's production company considered working with M&M's, but the candy company was hesitant to lend its product. The company wanted to see the script, but Steven Spielberg didn't want to send it. The secrecy surrounding the movie led to the loss of the potential collaboration with M&M's.