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Though much of Charlotte Brontë's life was marked by tragedy, she wrote novels and poems that found great success in her lifetime and are still popular nearly 200 years later.

Suzanne Raga
Queen Elizabeth II

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II was born on April 21, 1926. But having a second birthday is one of the many reasons why it's good to be the queen.

Hannah Keyser
The past was a stinky place to be.

The nostrils of our ancestors were constantly assaulted by unimaginable odors. Here are six reasons that you should be happy you and your nose in modern times. 

A.J. Jacobs
























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