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Hans Christian Andersen and Charles Dickens

Hans Christian Andersen stayed with Charles Dickens for five weeks in 1857, a visit their relationship did not survive.

'Six: The Musical' New Queens Gala performance: curtain call.

'Six' has made audiences fall in love with Henry VIII's wives, but its depiction of their lives doesn't always agree with the historical record.

What the artist really thinks of his most famous tune "Brown Eyed Girl" might surprise you.

What’s the most popular cereal in your state?

Which cereal is the most popular in your state? See the favorite breakfast cereals across the U.S., from Froot Loops to Cheerios and beyond.

The movie stars of the 1960s remain iconic. Just how well can you remember them based on the movies they starred in?

Wake up your sleepy brain this Sunday with trivia covering history and beyond.

How did personal injury lawyer billboards become so common across America? The answer is a combination of factors, including a nationwide spike in spending on legal advertising and the power of trends.

Graduation cap university or college degree on US dollars banknotes background.

You might be surprised to learn the highest and lowest states. Find out your state’s average annual college tuition and where it ranks.

The small metal latch has been a familiar part of gas pump nozzles for decades, but why is it there?

Juliana the Great Dane received not one but two Blue Cross Medals for different heroic acts, yet her story was almost forgotten entirely.

Ever wondered why a secret advantage is called an "ace in the hole"? Discover the 19th-century poker origins behind this iconic idiom.

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

Before stardom, Morrison spent his weekends surrounded by the sounds that would fuel his career.

The music of the ‘80s remains popular today. How well do you remember individual songs? Can you match the song to the artist?

It might be the weekend, but it’s never a bad time for some mental exercise.

To prepare for his role as Travis Bickle in ‘Taxi Driver,’ Robert De Niro really worked as a cab driver. The story has been told—and embellished—throughout the years. Here’s what really happened.

Pete Townshend, The Who in concert, Wembley Stadium.

Pete Townshend based the opening riff in "Baba O'Riley" on his guru. The song was originally intended for a futuristic sci-fi rock opera called 'Lifehouse,' which was inspired by Sufi mysticism and the idea that music could save the world.

The average salary doesn’t always match up with the number of students. Find out how much teachers are paid on average in your state.

A medieval stone gargoyle on the exterior of Germany's Gothic Freiburg Minster.

Long before it described cathedral arches, spooky novels, or head-to-toe black clothing, calling something "Gothic" was a major insult. Here is how Renaissance art critics turned a Germanic tribe’s name into a centuries-long slur.

The beloved actor wanted the part, but a unique casting policy made it impossible for him to get it.

The Prague Astronomical Clock, first installed in 1410.

Ever wonder why we say "o'clock"? Discover the medieval origin of the phrase, how mechanical clocks changed timekeeping, and why the contraction stuck.