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My Little Pony—one of Hasbro's most recognizable and beloved toy lines—has been flying off shelves since it debuted in 1983. Here are a few things you might not have known about the toys, the TV shows they starred in, and the Bronies they inspired.

Erin McCarthy








Portrait of Frankenstein author Mary Shelley.

Between writing 'Frankenstein' and carrying around her dead husband's heart, Mary Shelley earned her title as the original goth girl.

Michele Debczak








How well do you know humankind's best friend?

Detox from the world by learning more about the animal that humorist Josh Billings called "the only thing on Earth that loves you more than you love yourself."

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Monuments, statues, houses, cars, and even sneakers have been built out of spite.

Spite causes us to act in ways that might cause us to suffer but somehow still feels so good. Perhaps that's why people have built literal monuments to spite.

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