Unlike the brightly colored balls on power lines, those random "tree chunks" don't serve a practical purpose.

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Judy Garland was one of the most iconic and recognizable movie stars of all time. She also (might have) helped kick off the gay rights movement.
Nestled among the Oreo-flavored wine and cappuccino-flavored potato chips in your local grocery store are classic snacks with serious staying power.
When Judy Garland received an Oscar nomination for her performance in 1954's 'A Star Is Born,' she was widely expected to go home with the gold. Instead, she went home with a baby.
The Propstore is hosting its largest-ever entertainment memorabilia auction this month, featuring props from classic '80s movies like 'Top Gun,' 'The Terminator,' and more.
From famous directors to spawning one unforgettable Christmas album, HBO’s 'Tales from the Crypt' had it all.
UPS trucks do have passenger doors, but you almost never see them closed—for a good reason.
Several sets of Rubbermaid food storage containers are now on sale on Amazon for up to 32 percent off.
Arendt fled Nazi Germany and became one of the most vocal political philosophers of the 20th century.
Here are 20 fast facts you might not have known about Stephen Spielberg's 1993 blockbuster.
In 1993, the musician decided to protest his restrictive record contract by making his name unpronounceable.
Ever wonder why we’ve never seen Ginger? Or why Bob talks to his food? Just ask the show's most dedicated viewers, who have concocted these 10 fascinating fan theories.
What exactly is Interpol? What can it do? What are its limits? Can it really connect police forces from around the world? Here’s one clue: It’s not actually a law enforcement agency.
More companies are opting for a three-day weekend. A new UK study will look to see if it's time for more of us to clock out early.
If we listen across the globe, we’ll hear all sorts of gasping H's and gulping K's, so much so that it almost seems like there’s a universal word for hiccup. Except there are some surprising, er, hiccups along the way.
There’s a simple reason why the Wendy’s strawberry Frosty can’t peacefully coexist with its vanilla counterpart.
Some dog breeds are objectively more adorable than others—at least according to the Golden Ratio.
A famous Star Wars Easter egg in 'Raiders of the Lost Ark' has inspired a convincing fan theory.
Modern guidebooks offer nearly a dozen different explanations for why Brussels' 'Mannekin Pis' statue is relieving himself.