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There's a good reason dogs sniff each other's butts.

Chemicals from special glands on a dog’s rear end tell other dogs a lot about them. Here’s why dogs sniff each other's butts.

It took Tolstoy a solid year to write the introduction to 'War and Peace.'

Leo Tolstoy's epic novel is the literary equivalent of a marathon and features a battle scene that goes on for more than 20 chapters.

Another discontinued fast food item has been resurrected—and this one features cheddar cheese sauce.

Everything you wanted to know about the final episode of "Seinfeld" (but were afraid to ask).

The hit sitcom’s final episode was polarizing—even among its cast and creators.

Big Macs: Filling your stomach, emptying your wallet.

Calories? About the same. Price? It can double depending on where you are in the world.

Marian Anderson, a gifted contralto, was one of the most famous singers of all time, interpreting everything from Black spirituals to Italian opera.

Think twice before removing that bottle cap before you recycle.

Many of us were taught to crush plastic bottles and leave the cap off. As it turns out, that isn't such an eco-friendly approach.

Orange you glad we're going to tell you what word rhymes with orange?

Stop the presses—there is a rhyme for orange, and for purple. You just have to get creative (and maybe a little scientific).

Laudanum was used by a number of writers and artists in the Victorian Era.

In an era before modern medicine, laudanum and other opium derivatives became seen as wonder drugs.

Knott’s Berry Farm bills itself as “America’s First Theme Park.”

From its humble beginnings as a tiny berry farm to its current status as one of Southern California’s premier family theme parks, Knott’s Berry Farm has a rich history.

When it comes to popping the question, timing is everything—and this hidden image puzzle is a good reminder.

There’s no denying how cute red pandas are.

Red pandas have always lived in the shadow of the other, more famous panda. But now it’s time to give them their due.

His beloved Aston Martin uses a biofuel composed of 85 percent bioethanol and 15 percent unleaded petrol.

With 'Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves' hitting theaters, it's easy to forget the game's controversial past.

No, the Simpsons don’t count.

(Left to right) Iwan Rheon, Morfydd Clark, and Rhys Ifans.

If you think the pronunciation of the Welsh name ‘Rhys’ matches that of the word ‘rise,’ this article is for you.

Agatha Christie's work is under fresh scrutiny.

Some passages from Agatha Christie’s library are being eliminated in an effort to address concerns over alleged xenophobia and racist descriptions.

How did these delicious drinks make their way into your cup?

Collectively, coffee and tea have been credited as catalysts for everything from the Enlightenment to the Opium Wars.

These award-winning books are worth adding to your reading list.

Here are some of the most unforgettable books to earn the Women’s Prize for Fiction from celebrated authors like Zadie Smith, Téa Obreht, and others.

If your bread basket comes with cold butter packets, use this hack to make them spreadable.

Don’t let your favorite pop star drain your bank account.

There is a way to get those elusive tickets without the opening-day frenzy and having to empty your bank account—it all comes down to knowing when to buy concert tickets.