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10 Recipes from the Kitchens of Classic Hollywood Stars
Here are 10 recipes from stars of Hollywood’s classic era, as found in Frank DeCaro’s book 'The Dead Celebrity Cookbook: A Resurrection of Recipes from More Than 145 Stars of Stage and Screen.'
10 World Cup-Inspired Cocktails
Good news for your next World Cup party: The Travelling Gin Company whipped up 32 cocktails for the 32 countries competing. What better way to celebrate the blending of countries and cultures than by blending drinks?

What Is a TPS Report?
Mike Judge was asked this at a 10th Anniversary screening of Office Space.
5 Crazy Things That Spiders Eat
If you thought spiders only eat insects, think again. In recent years, scientists have discovered that small animals and other surprising food items are an important part of many spiders’ diets.
8 Times Companies Were Sued Over Their Slogans
We combed through the news to pick a few favorites from the (somewhat) recent past.

7 Scientific Solutions for Annoying Little Problems
Scientists are working to alleviate those maddening, irritating, altogether obnoxious things that can make your everyday life hell. And not a moment too soon!
9 Internet-Famous Cats Who Were Adopted
It's Adopt-a-Cat Month! The Internet’s newest superstar could be waiting for you at the local animal shelter.
15 International Menu Items from American Fast Food Restaurants
Would you like a McBeer with your McLobster?
How Do Soccer Referees Determine Stoppage Time?
Toward the end of each half of a soccer match, the fourth official on the sideline hoists an illuminated sign over his or her head that displays a number.
Life Lessons From Sharper Image Catalogs
These products were all sold in Sharper Image catalogs in the late '80s. Even the fake cellphone antenna.

14 Reasons WWI Happened (And Four Things That Could Have Stopped It)
Erik Sass has been covering the events of WWI exactly 100 years later. Here's a look back at how we got here.
16 Twitter Accounts for Word Nerds
Even logophiles can improve their vocabularies by following these Twitter accounts.
A Brief History of ‘Zork’
This ’70s-era text-based game ‘Zork’ was the first of its kind—and one of the most seminal in video game history.

9 Delightful Recipes From the 1950s You Should Make with Your Kids Today
From branded pancakes to eggs in a frame, there are a lot of delicious meals from the past you should try.