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Twenty years after 'The Wire' debuted on HBO, Ed Burns reveals why he thinks a show like that would never make it today.

‘Chicken’ is such a common synonym for ‘coward’ that it probably doesn’t even seem weird. But it is.

Movies and TV shows can do wonders for a song’s success—while Shazam can help listeners identify the tune's title and artist in the first place.

If you want to support your local library without giving up your online shopping habit for good, this useful browser extension can help.

Some things are better to wash by hand, and your favorite chef's knife is at the top of that list. Here's why.

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Whether your pet loves playing fetch or splashing in the pool, experts say these are the best outdoor dog toys to grab now.

Latin may be a dead language, but it’s far from extinct.

If you're planning a trip to Pakistan, you might want to brush up on how to say it.

The Marvel actor has left the possibility of reprising his role open.

From human sacrifices to misunderstood doomsday prophecies, we're dispelling the popular myths about the Maya civilization.

The 'nooks and crannies' breakfast staple may not be as English as you think.

Catnip is good for tripping out, but there's actually another tangible benefit for cats that doesn't involve a recreational high.

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

You don't need fancy equipment to make homemade ice cream—just a mason jar and some elbow grease.

Stringer Bell thought he had a few more years left in him.

The $5000 Kaiburr Crystal drink is part of the ship's Hyperspace Lounge.

Quebec has created public organizations meant to uphold particular cultural characteristics—and sometimes they might go a little too far.

Finding the engagement ring in this hidden image puzzle might be easier than finding the perfect time to propose.

In the spirit of ensuring that you always eat your veggies, here's a handy guide to choosing summer produce at peak ripeness.

Austin Butler turned in a career-making performance as Elvis Presley, but did the actor actually do his own singing for the part?

Our 30th president, born on the Fourth of July in 1872, once pardoned a raccoon.

Hawkins was the Steven Spielberg of his time—an artist and visionary who created an immersive world where giants still walked the Earth.

The world of 'Seinfeld' grows even more bizarre when you account for some of these wild fan theories viewers have offered.