The game wouldn't exist if not for a minor plot point in a nearly two-century-old story.

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The house where Jane Austen grew up is now ritzy enough to suit her wealthier characters.
Add these double-letter words to your player vocabulary to take advantage of the multiples on your tile rack.
In this episode of "Food History," host Justin Dodd tells us the story of coffin bread—a dish that is not nearly as morbid as its name suggests.
The show must go on—unless boisterous audience members insist on being part of it.
In this video, Pang Pha the elephant is shown peeling a banana using only her trunk—a first for the species.
These pet-safe cleaning products can tackle common messes so you don’t have to work as hard, and they’re all recommended by experts.
Oscar Mayer is giving couples the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to exchange their vows in front of the iconic Wienermobile.
Is there beaver butt in your vanilla ice cream?
Officially titled 'Mr. William Shakespeare’s Comedies, Histories, and Tragedies,' the more than 900-page tome collected together 36 of the Renaissance writer’s plays for the first time.
With the proper care, all dogs are trainable. But some may fit particular situations better than others.
The UK’s Prime Minister was in poor health but still needed to fly. The solution? Stuff him in a big egg.
The Wilhelm Scream sound effect has been heard in everything from 'Star Wars' to 'Avatar.' But why do so many filmmakers use it?
Sports drinks are full of them. But are they good for you, or just really expensive pee?
With a lot of planning and a little help from an algorithm, you get the optimal United States driving route.
Arab American Heritage Month, occurring each April, is a relatively new event on the yearly calendar—but the history of Arab immigrants in the U.S. goes way back.