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At 133 words long, Prince Philip’s full title included the words 'duke,' 'earl,' 'baron,' 'royal knight,' and just about every other noble designation you can think of. But the highest and perhaps most obvious moniker that was conspicuously missing: king.
Ellen Gutoskey|
This holiday season, step away from the candy canes and try one of these traditional Christmas desserts from around the world.
Kat Long|
There's nothing better than a warm chocolate chip cookie. But how do the chips seemingly resist oven temperatures?
Jake Rossen|
Whether it was one of the 13 Yule Lads stealing the little food your family had or being eaten by Grýla, Icelandic kids had a lot to worry about around the holidays.
Kristen Richard|
Stealing toys from a charity bin would be enough to put anyone on Santa’s naughty list—unless you’re an extremely lovable golden retriever.
Ellen Gutoskey|
The person who sent the first commerical Christmas cards was tired of letter-writing around the holidays.
Michele Debczak|
In an effort to boost workplace productivity, an English toilet manufacturer designed a commode that's unbearable to sit on after five minutes.
Michele Debczak|
'Serendipity,' which features John Cusack and Kate Beckinsale as star-crossed lovers who meet once in New York City then reconnect a few years later through a series of events, has become a holiday staple for rom-com fans.
Garin Pirnia|
Between seven marriages, two dead husbands, and one fraudulent baby, opera singer Lydia Locke's life had enough scandal to fill a gossip rag several times over.
Michele Debczak|
The irreverent single-panel strip that practically lived on refrigerator doors in the 1980s and 1990s is back.
Jake Rossen|
Thirty people have contracted a drug-resistant strain of infectious bacteria, and the CDC says that contact with pet store puppies was likely the source.
Michele Debczak|
"Let It Snow" was written in Southern California during a heatwave. Here are some more facts about the honorary holiday song.
Michele Debczak|
Americans love cats: There are an estimated 94 million of them living in households nationwide. And it turns out that a lot of them are named Luna.
Alvin Ward|
Tennessee native Dolly Parton is a universally beloved country music legend. Nathan Bedford Forrest is not.
Ellen Gutoskey|
There's something oddly comforting about watching your favorite television characters navigate the stress—and joys—of the holiday season. Here are some of our very favorite holiday-themed TV episodes.
mentalfloss .com|
All dogs are good dogs, but if we have to pick, these are some of the best pooches of the past 10 years.
Michele Debczak|
In 1983, a prized racehorse named Shergar was abducted at gunpoint from his stable in Ireland and held for ransom. Decades later, no one is quite sure why.
Jake Rossen|
In 2008, disagreements over how one Santa Claus led a union of Kringles erupted in physical violence. The Santa Wars had begun.
Jake Rossen|
The red cape worn by Reeve in 1978's 'Superman: The Movie' broke a memorabilia record this week. Its original owner won it in a contest and paid only the price of a postcard.
Jake Rossen|
Whether you know all the 'Last Christmas' lyrics or avoid the song at all costs, it’s worth seeing George Michael’s hair in 4K glory.
Ellen Gutoskey|
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