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14 Fascinating Facts About Ocean Sunfish
The Mola mola—which looks like a prehistoric shark that lost a tail in an epic battle—might be the world's weirdest fish. Here are just a few reasons it's the most fascinating marine creature around.
The Body-Snatching Horror of John Scott Harrison
John Scott Harrison, onetime Ohio congressman and gentleman farmer, is the only person who was both the son and father of U.S. Presidents: father William Henry was the ninth, while son Benjamin was the 23rd.
10 Facts About The Empire Strikes Back
On May 21, 1980, 'The Empire Strikes Back'—the second film in the Star Wars series—arrived in theaters and thrilled audiences.

11 Smart Snacks to Nosh Before Your Flight
Flying can be exhausting, but the proper fuel goes a long way in keeping you happy, comfortable, and free from the guilt that impulse chocolate bar purchase leaves you with.

10 Famous People Who Were Afraid They'd Be Buried Alive
Over the past several centuries, some well-known people made provisions to avoid being declared dead before their time.

The Fabulously Eccentric Life of James Gordon Bennett, Jr.
Gilded Age New York had more than its fair share of outlandish rich people. But few could top James Gordon Bennett, Jr.—publisher, yachtsman, and owl lover.
7 Fierce Facts About Weasels
Weasels may look cute and cuddly, but trust us: you don't want to get too close to these little beasts. Here are seven things you might not know about the fierce furballs.
When Bill Haley and His Comets Started A Rock 'n' Roll Revolution
Bill Haley & His Comets’s "(We’re Gonna) Rock Around The Clock" might not have been the first rock ‘n’ roll song, but it’s widely regarded as the song that brought rock to the mainstream.
Meet This Bizarre and Mysterious Ribbon Worm
There's a lot we don't know about the strange creature.

But Wait, There’s More: 15 Classic 'As Seen On TV' Products
Insomniacs with credit cards have inspired some of the most improbable, and impractical, products ever hawked on late-night television.

15 Things You Might Not Know About Brave New World
If it's been a while since you picked up author Aldous Huxley’s 1932 classic, here are some facts about the novel and its legacy.

The Truth About The Phantom of the Opera
Whether you prefer the 1925 movie featuring Lon Chaney, the original Broadway production, or the 2004 Gerard Butler remake, there’s no question that the chandelier crash scene is one of the most iconic moments in The Phantom of the Opera.