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A Drive Around London in 1926

In 1926, British-born filmmaker Claude Friese-Greene filmed the streets of London in breathtaking color. But only recently has the British Film Institute released an extract of their restoration of Friese-Greene's footage.... READ ON

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7 Videos of People Rescuing Animals

Some people can be pretty terrible to animals—but most people will try to help cuddly (and not-so-cuddly) creatures when they can. Here are some of the most incredible videos of people saving animals.... READ ON

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How Not to Blow Up Your Computer (in 1993)

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"Jane Fonda's Workout" Turns 31

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"Georgia on My Mind"

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Making a Peanut Butter & Honey Sandwich in Space

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Opening a Shaken Coke Can Underwater

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The Muppets Celebrate Earth Day (in 1990)

On April 22, 1990, the Muppets celebrated Earth Day with Carl Sagan, Neil Patrick Harris, Downtown Julie Brown, and many, many more.... READ ON

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Big Cats Like Cardboard Boxes Too

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The Space Toilet

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DID YOU KNOW? Marlon Brando hated memorizing lines so much that he posted cue cards everywhere to help him get through scenes. He even asked for lines to be written on an actress's posterior. (That request was denied.)