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The dog days of summer don’t actually have anything to do with this dog.

The dog days of summer don’t actually have much to do with dogs. Instead, they relate to Sirius, otherwise known as the Dog Star.

You’ll probably never see a manticore in the wild.

Contrary to what was once assumed, medieval people did not necessarily believe all these odd beasts actually existed.

Judy Garland, Ray Bolger, Jack Haley, Bert Lahr, and Frank Morgan promoting 'The Wizard of Oz'

In the 1980s, the U.S. Navy carried out a futile search for the “real” Dorothy.

Mount Washington is the highest peak in the northeastern United States at 6288 feet and New Hampshire’s highest point.

Some of the highest peaks in the U.S. inspire awe and wonder. Others are more modest.

Michael Sembello’s synth-driven hit song from ‘Flashdance’ is rumored to have been inspired by William Lustig's 1980 slasher classic, ‘Maniac.’ But as it turns out, the true story is even weirder.

These captivating titles span all kinds of genres.

From gripping essay collections to graphic memoirs and more, these banned books by LGBTQ+ authors are still worth diving into.

Shoes hanging from power lines have invited a lot of urban myths.

A dangling pair of kicks is sending a message. What is it?

These theories about The Bard’s works range from the almost believable to the the utterly outlandish.

In the 1930s, Haines was forced to choose between Hollywood success and the love of his life.

Sky-high rent in major cities keeps burdening tenants.

For some, the cost of renting an apartment can take up most of their monthly income.

Chris Kelly and Chris Smith of Kris Kross.

Featuring rappers Chris “Mac Daddy” Kelly and Chris “Daddy Mac” Smith, Kris Kross rose to international fame with their infectious 1992 debut single, “Jump.” The duo rocked mega-baggy jeans, baseball caps, and oversized sports jerseys—all worn backward.

Though it was initially a flop, Brian De Palma’s ‘Scarface’ has become a classic of the crime genre.

Pills come in orange containers for a clever reason.

Those orange bottles are no accident—they were specifically designed to keep both medications and people safe.

Discover which of these most valuable sports rookie cards can net savvy collectors millions.

Put your Dutch oven to work this summer.

Dutch ovens can do more than simmer stews and sear meat. You can also use them as a cooler.

According to the American Kennel Club, Siberian huskies, Australian shepherds, and other popular working-dog breeds make the best hiking buddies.

The portable forensics kits that modern investigators use were inspired by bare hands at the scene of a horrific murder of Emily Kaye, which occurred 100 years ago.

A small sampling of our 50+ regional dish selections.

Did your favorite dish make the list?

Figure it out, stat!

Everyone from lexicographer Samuel Johnson to Prime Minister Winston Churchill has used the phrase—but where does it come from? Why a black dog?

An appropriately confused-looking Gwyneth Paltrow with Robert Downey Jr. in 'Spider-Man: Homecoming' (2017).

We all forget things from time to time.

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

1947 16mm Film Home Movie - ROAD TRIP TO CALIFORNIA

Filmed over 75 years ago, this retro home movie follows one Ohio family as they drive to California and visit some classic American attractions along the way.

Alexandre Rodrigues in 'City of God' (2002).

Shot on location in Rio's poorest neighborhoods, ‘City of God’ used amateur actors from the community in many of its most famous improvised scenes, which are as evocative today as they were when the film first hit theaters in 2002.

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William Haines, Hollywood's First Out Gay Superstar

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When Kriss Kross Launched a Backward Clothing Trend

30 Surprising Facts About ‘Scarface’

Why Do Prescription Pills Come in Orange Bottles?

15 of the Most Valuable Modern Sports Rookie Cards

How to Use Your Dutch Oven As a Cooler This Summer

These 10 Dog Breeds Make the Best Hiking Companions

The Grisly 1924 Crime That Led to the Forensic “Murder Bag”

55 Beloved Regional Dishes From Across the U.S.

Quiz: Can You Match the Historical Remedy with the Illness?

Why Is Depression Sometimes Called “The Black Dog”?

9 Actors Who Forgot (Or Claimed They Forgot) They Were In Famous Movies

What’s the Kennection? #119

Watch a 1947 Home Video of an Ohio Family’s Road Trip to California

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