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Prince

You might love his music, but there are probably a few things you don't know about the artist formerly known as The Artist Formerly Known as Prince.

Erica Palan

Without a good credit score—generally considered 670 or higher, with a max score of 850—it’s more difficult to finance a new car or rent an apartment.

Kiara Taylor


Fresh fish.

Many euphemisms exist for a state or federal prison stay—and once inside, inmates have to adopt a whole new jargon to navigate incarcerated life.

Jake Rossen






The Oasis in Plainfield, Indiana.

From greasy spoons in small towns to famous restaurants in bigger cities, here are some of the best diners in all 50 states.

Suzanne Raga
















'Never Let Me Go'

'The Guardian 'named Kazuo Ishiguro’s sixth novel, 'Never Let Me Go'—a subtle, heartbreaking sci-fi tale about clones whose lives are barreling toward a sad and mysterious end—one of its 100 best books of the 21st century. Here's what you need to know.

Erin McCarthy