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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.

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

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. 

These books are still relevant and worth the read, even 50 years later.

Such was the success of 'A Christmas Carol' that the four festive stories Dickens published after it—some overlooked classics, others critical flops and missteps—have since largely become eclipsed by their better-known predecessor.

Aging might seem scary, but you probably don’t have all of the facts.

The family photos people now send in the mail are much less creepy than the Christmas cards of yore.

Breaking down the truth behind common Mount Everest beliefs.

There are a lot of misconceptions about the Arctic, from the whole concept of the North Pole, to the number of penguins who live there.

Whether you're a holiday fanatic who wants even more reason to celebrate the month or a Scrooge with a burning desire to buck tradition, we've got plenty of offbeat observances to put on your December calendar.

Travel to these cities to explore the gorgeous—and extensive—public libraries.

What really goes on in the Bermuda Triangle? Is it as mysterious and dangerous as we’re meant to believe? And could ocean farts be behind it all?