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Myths about elves predate Christmas and Christianity itself.

A quiz for historians to test out their musical chops!

From leopards hidden in luggage to over a hundred snakes stashed in a man’s pants, there are some absolutely wild stories of people smuggling animals.

Alexandra Breckenridge as Hugh Mann in ‘My Secret Santa’

A look at all the new holiday movies you can watch on Netflix before the month ends.

We’ve seen the Disney classics countless times, but only true fans will recall how they end. Take our trivia quiz to test your Disney knowledge.

There are multiple “largest” balls of twine, and all you have to do is travel to the Midwest to find them. We break down the history here.

This scene was just one ending the creators considered.

The feel-good family classic could have easily finished on a less wholesome note.

Discover the fascinating history of hot chocolate, from its ancient origins to its modern-day gourmet variations.

Start planning a trip to one of these locations before they become too touristy.

All five answers to the questions below have something in common. Can you figure it out?

There is no universal college experience.

Pop culture gets a fair bit wrong about higher education.

Kalle Anka, or Donald Duck, is a big part of Sweden’s culture. Here’s how a 1958 made-for-TV special made its way into tradition.

Doris Miller saved a number of lives during the attack on Pearl Harbor.

Doris Miller was stationed on the USS ‘West Virginia’ when Pearl Harbor was attacked. Despite being prohibited from gunnery training due to his race, he ended up saving an untold number of lives.

An open book with a magnifying glass and a speech bubble

Our languages vary, but we may not be that different after all. From the word “huh” to how we come up with the names of colors, here are five speech quirks that are nearly universal.

While you might not know their names, you certainly know their influence. Read our list of female revolutionaries, including Charlotte Corday, Kathleen Neal Cleaver, and more.

Having pets doesn’t mean sacrificing the well-being of your Christmas tree. There are easy measures you can take to keep your Christmas tree pet-proof.

Miley Cyrus performing as Hannah Montana

You know you dreamed of drawing the Disney Channel logo with the wand.

When you really look at some of the Disney movies out there, the way the plots can be described creates a very different feel. How many of these bad plot summaries can you get right?

The English language is bursting with colorful expressions that come from strange and surprising places—and many of them once had literal meanings that the general public has long since forgotten.