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Bob Odenkirk and Rhea Seehorn in 'Better Call Saul.'

'Better Call Saul' is preparing to go off to that great big Cinnabon in the sky, and fans of the series have a lot of questions—and some truly bizarre theories about how it will all end.

Kristin Hunt


These fun facts will spice up your Tax Day.

Why does Tax Day fall on April 15? How much time do we spend doing our taxes? And which world leader taxed beards? Read on for answers to those questions and other fun facts about taxes.

Stacy Conradt




This L is going to da Loop.

Admitting you don’t know the meaning behind any of Chicago’s long-standing slang terms is akin to slathering your hot dog with ketchup.

Kate Schweitzer


All five answers to the questions below have something in common. Can you figure it out?

Ken Jennings






Learn more about the traditions behind Passover.

The festival of Passover (or Pesach) commemorates the story of the Jews' escape from Egypt—and is one of the most important holidays on the Jewish calendar.

Austin Thompson


A Russian beard tax token.

History is full of kings and governments who have tried to earn money by taxing anything from beards to bachelors.

Tony Dunnell