The numbers are in, and the 10 most popular dog breeds in the country are...

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Pup 681, an abandoned baby otter orphan discovered on a California beach, is learning how to be a proper otter in the cutest swim rehabilitation class ever.

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Classical music performance and extremely hot chili pepper consumption don't sound like two activities that mix well. As a spicy performance by the Danish National Chamber Orchestra proves, that assumption is exactly correct—though kudos to the musicians who didn't let the sensation of breathing fire corrupt their impeccable embouchures.

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For video game enthusiasts whose tastes run more to classic Pac-Man than the latest Halo release, The Internet Arcade offers the chance to play 900 old-school arcade games within the confines of a browser window. 

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Marvel Studios has films scheduled for release through the next half a decade—roughly the amount of time it might take for a newbie to get caught up to speed with the sprawling Marvel Comics universe. For those who aren't so committed but want to stay ahead of the game, here's a simple primer on the promised "Infinity War" that won't take nearly as long to read.

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Even among dedicated craft brew drinkers, beer myths persist. Don't get caught out at the bar by false claims about pumpkin beers or the traditional Guinness two-step pour.

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According to data gathered from Kindle readers, these are the most-highlighted passages in popular books.

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With gas prices at a four-year low in the United States, take a moment to appreciate all the other pricey liquids that are more expensive than gasoline by the gallon.