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Spotify DJ provides the personalized touch of a real DJ, right down to the voice commentary.

If you’re intimidated by crème brûlée, this recipe from the Institute of Culinary Education (ICE) is perfect for beginners.

The media mogul born ‘Orpah’ Winfrey has made quite a name for herself over the years.

Since making her national TV debut with ‘The Oprah Winfrey Show,’ Oprah has become a global icon. Discover more fascinating facts about her life here.

The glamorous and gifted Daisy Jones herself.

Learn about the page-turning (fictional) oral history that inspired the ‘Daisy Jones & The Six’ TV show.

In 1865, author Charles Dickens survived a train crash—and he was never the same.

Have these terms on hand the next time you toot.

Over the course of history, the human race has come up with many delightfully creative ways to describe the act of breaking wind.

If you can’t wrap your head around the physics of air travel, this video will illustrate it for you.

Duke Ellington with members of his orchestra in New York, 1946.

Time to press play on “Take the ‘A’ Train” and find out how Edward Ellington became the Duke.

Nacho Cheese and Cool Ranch aren’t going anywhere, but these flavors didn’t stand the test of time.

The taxidermied body of Cocaine Bear on display at the Kentucky for Kentucky Fun Mall.

Cocaine Bear’s afterlife as a taxidermied tourist attraction is worthy of its own movie.

To see which questions Americans are asking about the rest of the world, check out this map.

The full-size 'Balloon Dog' sculpture, which remains unharmed.

A $42,000 limited-edition Jeff Koons sculpture came crashing to the ground in Miami, and the artist's fans want to pick up the pieces.

Zora Neale Hurston in a portrait by Carl Van Vechten.

Writer and folklorist Zora Neale Hurston’s literary legacy is a class apart. Here are some facts you might not have known about the author of “Their Eyes Were Watching God.”

The Dale car promised to revolutionize the auto industry. Too bad it never really existed.

In 1975, upstart automaker Liz Carmichael promised a $2000 car with a space-age body and incredible fuel economy. The only problem? It didn't exist.

One more spin could land you in the slammer.

You go about your day trying to be a good citizen. Little did you know that your bingo game can't last more than five hours.

English might be Scotland’s official language, but the country also has distinct dialects and regional nuances. And understanding Scottish slang? That’s a whole other ballgame.

It's no surprise Stephen King is one of the world's richest authors.

From J. K. Rowling to Stephen King, these are the richest authors the literary world has ever produced.

Isabel and Nicki Hoffman, historical characters.

The year is 1999: Isabel’s all glitter, Nicki’s all grunge, and Pizza Hut’s BOOK IT! program is all the rage.

Use these tips to conquer your TBR pile.

Slogging through dense passages can be time-consuming, mentally exhausting, and hard on your eyes. Speed up the process—without sacrificing comprehension—with these tricks.

With their massive tails and iridescent colors, peacocks have long fascinated their human observers—and we’re still learning their secrets.

As host Justin Dodd discusses in this episode of The History of Fun, magic has transformed from a little-respected sideshow to a multimillion-dollar industry.