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Virginia Woolf, Charlie Chaplin, and Ludwig van Beethoven could be considered nepo babies.

Plenty of nepo babies have earned their places in history. But it’s always good to acknowledge the doors open to people who have rich relatives—or whose dad knows the manager of a clogging troupe.

Responsible pet owners should follow his advice.

Bob Barker's 'The Price is Right' sign-off encouraging people to get their pets spayed and neutered was largely thanks to his wife, Dorothy Jo.

While developers can feel free to submit any name they’d like for a new street, cities usually have guidelines and standards.

Martin Van Buren’s nickname wasn’t a compliment.

From the obscure (“American Fabius") to the sports-related (“Barry O'Bomber”), here are just a few of the most colorful presidential nicknames.

Elton John at the 92nd Annual Academy Awards.

On January 15, 2024, Elton John won his first Emmy—and officially became a new member of the EGOT winner's circle.

Wind Phones originated in Japan in the 2010, and have since spread around the world.

Who's Out There ? 1975 NASA Orson Welles Documentary on Aliens

In 1975, Welles provided narration for the short documentary 'Who’s Out There?,' which explored a range of theories and beliefs about alien life.

You should always tip in this situation.

The Pew Research Center polled thousands of U.S. residents to find out how often people actually tip for various services.

Sasquatch sightings have been reported in every state but Hawaii over the course of several centuries. In the process, a number of bizarre theories have been put forth to explain how the mysterious beasts came to be—and how they manage to evade us.

What’s the actual scientific difference between the birds we call 'doves' and those we label 'pigeons'? The answer might surprise you.

Dublin, Ireland 1960s in color [60fps,Remastered] w/sound design added

This historic footage of Dublin, Ireland, from the 1960s has been colorized and remastered in high definition.

Nabokov’s controversial 1955 novel, which was rejected by multiple American publishers, features multiple allusions to Edgar Allan Poe and references a real-life kidnapping.

(Left to right) Angela Merkel, Marlene Dietrich, and Beethoven.

From ‘Angela’ to ‘Wolfgang,’ these German names are commonly mispronounced by English speakers.

The British Museum's professional mousing staff answered to names like Black Jack and Poppet.

Being a professional mouser for the British Museum in the 20th century came with some competitive benefits.

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

There’s a reason no one lives on Palmyra Atoll.

Some of these islands were never occupied by humans, but the majority have been abandoned.

Is calling something ‘military grade’ legit? Find out the truth behind this marketing strategy and how it's applied to products.

If you’ve heard enough about King Henry VIII’s many wives or the turbulent relationship between Princess Diana and King Charles III, consider these 10 lesser known royal love stories.

This simple cereal has a particularly intriguing backstory.

Not every great invention was created according to plan. From penicillin to breakfast cereal to popsicles, these everyday items were all invented entirely by accident.

John Carpenter on the set of 'Halloween' (1978).

From his 1978 classic “Halloween” to his love of video games, there’s a lot to appreciate about John Carpenter, but here are some other cool facts you might not have known about the storied director.