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The First Lines of 63 Simpsons Characters
The greatest characters from one of the greatest television shows of all-time all had to start somewhere.

German Navy Bombards British Towns
December 16, 1914: German Ships Shell Scarborough, Hartlepool, Whitby




20 Out-of-This-World Facts About Galaxy Quest
In 1999, 'Galaxy Quest' arrived in theaters to adorably and amusingly skewer the sci-fi movie genre in ways that remain funny and fresh to this day.

15 Harsh Things Critics Said About 'The Nutcracker' After Its 1892 Premiere
The road from its Saint Petersburg premiere in 1892 to annual must-see was neither direct nor easy.
The Amazing Origins of 15 Etiquette Rules
Nowadays, they’re just considered good manners, but some of our most familiar etiquette rules have long and surprising histories.
15 Quirky Winter Sports to Try This Season
It's time for snow polo.
15 of History’s Most Amazing Gifts
A mile-long fur coat is one way to make an impression.
15 Gift Ideas for West Wing Superfans
Bartlet for America. And for the holidays.
15 International Holiday Delicacies Americans Should Serve
Spiced hot chocolate goes with everything.
15 Holiday Traditions We Need to Bring Back
Too many wonderful holiday customs have faded into near-obscurity.

7 Hat Legends, Fact Checked
Common knowledge has a lot to say about hats—but is it true?