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Rolling Stones: Mick Jagger at Tettenhall Magistrates Court, Staffordshire

From Rod Stewart's stint at a cemetery worker to Sting's job as a teacher, even some of the biggest rockers of all time had day jobs.

Discover the surprising musical influences behind Billy Joel’s hit songs, from Ludwig van Beethoven’s sonatas to Duke Ellington, Ray Charles, and The Beatles.

The history of the phrase "Don't cry over spilled milk" is a bit murky, but when to use it is clear.

Tom Cruise In 'Born On The Fourth Of July'

This was Hollywood's biggest star the year you entered the world.

Good Omens captured fans' imagination with its depiction of the cosmic order, but its interpretation of witches comes from a bloody event in English history.

A somber Billie Eilish song is the most popular for breakups across the country.

Phantom of the Opera performance photo, with quiz label

How well do you know these unforgettable numbers from 'Mamma Mia,' 'Rent,' and more? See if you can complete the song titles from these classic musicals with this quiz.

Man thinking with question mark drawing above head

These hard would you rather questions will seriously spice up game night while helping you learn a whole lot more about your friends...and yourself.

Rainwater might seem like it’s yours for the taking, but local laws can make collecting it surprisingly complicated.

The Great Depression hit one region especially hard, and a historic drought made matters even worse.

The 1989 track ushered in a new era for Queen, as Brian May reflected on.

Discover the top-earning occupations in the U.S. according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, led almost entirely by medical specialists and surgeons.

Life in the Viking Age was more than raiding and warfare.

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

Confederate and Union soldiers fighting during the Battle of Allatoona Pass: the high-stakes battle that popularized "hold the fort."

Discover the Civil War origin behind the phrase "hold the fort," from General Sherman’s battle signals to popular gospel hymns.

The Monkees and The Beatles, images side by side

The movie 'A Hard Day's Night' paved the way for the TV sitcom 'The Monkees,' which led to the success of the real band The Monkees.

Spike Lee, Danny Aiello on the set of ‘Do the Right Thing’

Just how well do you know your comedy movies? Can you give us the name from the boss alone?

The Survivor Tree at the National September 11 Memorial & Museum in lower Manhattan, decorated with colorful hand-written messages from visitors.

Discovered beneath the rubble of Ground Zero, a severely damaged Callery pear tree survived 9/11. Discover the incredible story of the Survivor Tree's recovery, return to the Memorial, and living legacy.