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10 Ways Shakespeare Changed Everything
The basic thesis of Stephen Marche’s How Shakespeare Changed Everything becomes obvious very early on (as in, it is expressed in the title). According to this fun, lyrically written and well-researched book, here are just ten of the many ways that Shakes
11 Sesame Street Videos for Earth Day
It can be easy being green.

There's a Nikola Tesla Statue That Provides Free Wi-Fi
What could be a more fitting tribute?
15 Things You Might Not Know About A Clockwork Orange
Ready for a bit of the ol’ ultra-violence? Here are a few things you should know about Stanley Kubrick’s 'A Clockwork Orange.'


A Brief History of Princess Leia’s Buns
George Lucas claims that Princess Leia's iconic buns are from turn-of-the-century Mexico, but our investigation into the matter tells a different story.
What Does 170-Year-Old Champagne Taste Like?
Would you guess cheesey?
8 Surprising Facts and Misconceptions About Recycling
These staggering facts about the most prevalent of the three Rs will make you pause the next time you throw anything away.
Automatic for the People: Remembering the Automat Restaurants
Long before fast food chains invaded the city, New York’s favorite place to grab a quick lunch was the Automat.
20 Adult Camps for the Young At Heart
When a presidential candidate says adults in America are suffering from a "fun deficit," you know it's time to take the issue seriously. The following 20 camps are alternative ways to spend your allotted vacation time.
10 Charming Facts About Jane Eyre
Charlotte Brontë's 1847 novel 'Jane Eyre' was an instant hit—and many of its themes were taken from the author's real life.
7 Songs Written by Prince That Others Made Famous
Prince wrote countless hits over his decades in the music business—and a number of his hits have been popularized by other musicians.
5 Presidential Facts Your History Teacher Never Told You
These five facts are ones for the books … even if they were technically left out of the books.
9 Parrots You Should Meet
There are around 372 species of parrot, and they vary greatly. Let’s take a look at some that you might not normally think of as parrots, and some that are just plain spectacular.

6 Movie Sets That Could Have Killed Someone
The most dangerous movies in history.