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For one, Barbie was inspired by a German doll of a high-class call girl.

If you’re wearing jeans, you’ll probably spot some tiny metal rivets surrounding the front pockets. Like a lot of details in life, we’ve become accustomed to seeing them. So why are they there?

Getting locked out of your iPhone is frustrating. But it’s possible to solve the problem of a forgotten passcode without hiring a hypnotist.

From sunscreen to tiny umbrellas, the best summer products can help you enjoy everything under the sun this season while still staying safe.

While this deceptively simple portrait has clearly captured the imagination of the nation, the story behind its creation and rise to fame makes it all the more compelling.

Dial a Pilot lets you quiz pilots about everything from turbulence to weird noises.

The biggest birds on Earth stand taller than the average human and have the attitude to match. Here are 10 intimidating-looking species from around the world.

Before watching 'The Beanie Bubble', learn the true story behind the Beanie Baby craze that swept the world in the 1990s.

Next time you bring back a library book a few days past its due date, know that your fine could have been a lot worse.

To annoy you? Possibly. For other good reasons, like keeping you alive? Also yes.

What’s it really like to be a UPS driver? Here are some little-known facts from drivers who did their time.

There are a few reasons why manhole covers around round. Here's how to answer if it ever comes up.