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The image of Princess Diana that most people have is not entirely accurate. Here are some myths parading as facts about the former Princess of Wales.
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The origins of the phrase "straight from the horse's mouth" are debated, but might have something to do with betting on horse races.
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Factors like safety, affordability, and entertainment and recreation offerings went into this ranking of the best and worst places in the U.S. to celebrate the Fourth of July.
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In June 1947, Kenneth Arnold saw something strange in the sky. What he saw sparked a national UFO craze—but it was far from the first time people have reported seeing inexplicable lights in the sky.
Which one of these sounds takes you back to your wood-paneled living room in the '80s?
On the night Diana's husband's infidelity was to be revealed to the world, she chose to wear a very specific black dress. For many people, it represented Diana's decision to reclaim her narrative and life.
From 'A New Hope' to 'Clone Wars,' here are all the canonical Star Wars movies, ranked from best to worst by Rotten Tomatoes.
Lauryn Hill, who received the first Living Legend Icon Award at the 2026 BET Awards, wrote hit songs for Aretha Franklin, Mary J. Blige, and more.
The average two-bedroom rental in the United States requires a salary of $70,000. But this number varies state-by-state.
Millennials were the first generation to play CD-ROM games, and these were a few of the most recognizable ones.
While “Jolene” is one of Dolly Parton's biggest hits, how well do you know all of her songs based on a lyric? We have a quiz for that!
Put down your cosmopolitan, slip into your Manolo Blahniks, pick up The New York Star, and let's find out!