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Body Paint Lets Model Blend Into Seven Wonders of the World

It takes a second to find the model.

Toast National Lager Day With These 11 Old-Fashioned Drinking Traditions

Presented by Samuel Adams.

12 Famous Actors Who Were Completely Cut From Movies

Big names that landed on the cutting room floor.

11 Things You Might Not Know About Lager

Presented by Samuel Adams.

McDonald's Restaurants in Ontario Held a Secret Secret Menu Contest

The contest was only open to employees and offered a cash prize of over $7000.

7 Bankers and Financiers Who Changed the World

There have been a handful of people throughout history who have radically changed how we perceive and handle our currency.

10 Places You Can See Oscars in Person

What Do the Ink Stamps On Your Mail Mean?

The “information-based indicia” that ensure your holiday cards are delivered on time.

What is a Quince and How Do You Eat It?

The bitter fruit softens when cooked, and works well in sweet and savory dishes alike.

Grave Sightings: Rutherford B. Hayes

The presidential policy Hayes is best remembered for has nothing to do with government or law-making—it was his preference for a dry White House.

The Perfect Moment runner up (adult) - THE STRONGEST BOND, Tom Way // ZSL London Zoo

The London Zoo Celebrates Animal Photography With Contest and Exhibition

Check out the winning shots from the ZSL London Zoo Animal Photography Prize 2015.

11 Swindling Slang Terms from The Grifters

The film, which was released 25 years ago this month, is rife with criminal cant, some of which might be older than you think.

Show & Tell: The Lamp That Saved Coal Miners' Lives

Coal was at the heart of early 19th-century England’s industrial progress, but until this lamp came along there was no safe way to see inside the mines.

16 Jobs That Let You Travel the World

“Of all the books in the world, the best stories are found between the pages of a passport.”

11 Pointers From Competitive Eaters to Get You Through the Holidays

Beloved stuffing and polarizing cranberry sauce.

The Origins of 15 Holiday Foods and Drinks

From cranberry sauce to corned beef and cabbage, here's how we got 15 (sometimes polarizing) classics.

7 Tips for Spotting Samuel Johnson (On the Very Off-Chance He’s Still Alive)

Johnson supposedly died at the ripe old age of 75. But what if he didn’t?

Tarot Mythology: The Surprising Origins of the World's Most Misunderstood Cards

The meaning of divination cards has changed over time, shaped by each era’s culture and the needs of individual users.

7 Scientific Benefits of Helping Others

Volunteering your time, money, or energy to help others doesn’t just make the world better—it also makes you better.

When a Plane Hit the Empire State Building

It was simply an accident, the terrible result of a confused pilot flying into New York City on a foggy day.

11 Tips for Checking Things Off Your Holiday To-Do List In Record Time

Get through all your seasonal chores in no time with these helpful tricks.

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After the Civil War, Some Southerners Went Farther South—to Brazil

When the Civil War ended in 1865, many Confederate supporters decided that the South was no longer hospitable.

Hitler’s Plan to Kill Roosevelt, Stalin, and Churchill—at the Same Time

But for loose lips and a little bit of luck, a terrible parallel history might have become reality.

5 of the Hottest Baby-Naming Trends of 2015

The parenting website BabyCenter took a deep look at the list of 340,000 names chosen by parents on their site and uncovered these hot new trends.

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