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A publicity still of Katharine Hepburn circa 1941.

Katharine Hepburn helped usher in the era of the modern woman with her onscreen portrayal of independent characters and her offscreen commitment to pants.

Greek language employs many sharp, oddly entertaining expressions and phrases, from "black and spidery" to "I ate a door."

Generation Z—that emergent generation of idealists and doomscrollers—are still busy defining themselves. But they definitely want to do something about climate change.

A space tourism company plans on launching an orbiting hotel faster than some cities fix potholes.

The original iPod touch first introduced in 2007.

Apple products come and go—but your memories of the iPod touch will last a lifetime.

A Birthday Cake Frappuccino made the perfect birthday treat.

From the Unicorn Frappuccino to the Eggnog Latte, you can no longer find these beverages at Starbucks.

If you’re in pursuit of incredible stargazing, these destinations are worth the journey.

Actor Hayden Christensen wielded two lightsabers at once during 'Attack of the Clones,' a first for the 'Star Wars' movies.

From a scrapped villain to Obi-Wan's flimsy fake beard, find out more about the production of 'Star Wars: Episode II — Attack of the Clones.'

Robert Redford and his horse Let's Merge on the set of The Electric Horseman (1979).

Animals in movies seem lucky to begin with—but none can compete with the shelter dog that Chris Evans took home.

More than 3 million people visited its snow-covered peaks in 2021, making Glacier the 27th-most visited park in the national park system.

Fire trucks are red because we expect them to be.

The sight of a red fire truck will catch your eye, but it's not the reason emergency vehicles are painted scarlet.

Before 'The Sopranos,' HBO was the home of some pretty out-there programming.

Yes, Ron Howard once produced a gritty prison drama. No, you probably don't remember it.

In 1945, Salvador Dalí and Disney set out to make a film together. Three months later, Disney scrapped the whole thing.

Thanks to their small size and friendly nature, guinea pigs are pretty popular pets.

From promethium to thorium, the periodic table is full of elements with strong ties to mythology and folklore.

You can find a ton of discounts on Amazon every day, if you know where to look.

Discover six almost hidden Amazon pages that can help you find the best deals online on trending products.

Despite their tiny brains, honeybees might be stealth math prodigies.

It's entirely possible the bee buzzing around in your yard is slightly better at math than you are.

In a word, counterclockwise. But there’s a little more to the story of Earth’s rotation than that.

'Henry VIII's First Interview With Anne Boleyn' by Daniel Maclise, 1835.

Anne Boleyn’s execution freed Henry VIII up to marry his mistress and try again for a male heir. But he might’ve felt bad about it later.

One way to determine the best Michelin star restaurants is just to look at how many people are moved to leave good reviews after they visit.

For those about to rock 'Stairway to Heaven': stop.

The overplayed song has scorched the ears of many a guitar store employee. But can they legally ask you to stop playing it?

The great buckle was excavated from the Sutton Hoo ship burial.

One of the most important archaeological discoveries in British history, the Sutton Hoo ship burial contained a hoard of Anglo-Saxon artifacts that transformed our understanding of the "Dark Ages."

These words will leave you looking like a grinagog who's found his guttering-peg.

You’ve seen it on everything from socks to 'The Simpsons' to cocktail napkins, but how much do you really know about Edvard Munch's 'The Scream'?

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11 Greek Expressions You Should Know

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Pioneer Station, a Space Hotel That Can Accommodate 28 People, Could Be Open by 2025

The iPod Touch is Officially Dead. Long Live the iPod Touch

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11 Facts About Glacier National Park

Why Are Fire Trucks Red?

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'Destino' Revisited: When Salvador Dalí and Walt Disney Teamed Up to Make a Movie

11 Facts About Guinea Pigs

11 Element Names Inspired by Folklore and Mythology

These 6 Under-the-Radar Amazon Pages Can Help You Score the Best Deals Online

Getting a Bee in Math: Honey Bees Can Distinguish Between Odd and Even Numbers

Which Way Does Earth Rotate (and Why)?

Did Henry VIII Regret Executing Anne Boleyn? Some Historians Think So

15 of the Top Restaurants Around the World With a 3-Star Michelin Rating

Could a Guitar Store Really Ban Someone From Playing 'Stairway to Heaven'?

12 Incredible Facts About the Sutton Hoo Ship Burial Treasure

40 Grandiloquent G-Words To Grow Your Vocabulary

14 Facts About Edvard Munch's 'The Scream'