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7. For much of the series' eight-season run, creator Jenji Kohan and star Mary-Louise Parker weren't on speaking terms.

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You know how sometimes when you're talking, your mouth is moving faster than your brain and you inevitably transpose the beginning parts of a couple of words? That's called a Spoonerism.

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Whether you’re moving to a new home or just want to improve your Internet connection, setting up a strong home network can feel daunting. But optimizing your devices’ Internet connectivity and protecting your personal data doesn’t have to be complicated.

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Online shopping has revolutionized the way we purchase everything from food and books to light bulbs and mattresses. But the convenience and variety of online shopping also requires us to put some of our personal information online to complete transaction

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Had history gone slightly differently, you'd be using BackRub to search the internet while enjoying an ice-cold Brad's Drink from a Tote'M convenience store.

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Throughout history, the city of London has been all but destroyed by fire on more than a dozen different occasions—usually accidentally, sometimes deliberately.

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Social media can get a bad rap for being an endless stream of selfies and cat photos. But social media can be harnessed for good, too, especially close to home. Here are seven ways social media can make your community a better place.

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