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You could ask the stars of Frozen what it's like to compete for the spotlight with a giant, shaggy reindeer.

Broadway's Biggest Stars Want to Say Hello, Teach You to Sing, and More on Broadway Plus

You can’t meet the ‘Hamilton’ cast at the stage door after the show, but you can Zoom with them instead.

England’s Hobbs House Bakery Just Threw a Birthday Party for Its 65-Year-Old Sourdough Starter

Since 1955, the same starter has been providing Hobbs House Bakery in England with delicious loaves of sourdough bread.

Richard Simmons, now in motivational toy form.

This Richard Simmons Action Figure Will Motivate Your Other Toys

The 8-inch figure made by NECA sports the fitness guru's trademark tank top, shorts, and white sneakers. Deal-a-Meal cards not included.

In Key West, rainbow crosswalks aren't just for Pride Month.

Key West Has Installed Permanent Rainbow Crosswalks

Key West's colorful crosswalks prove that it doesn’t have to be Pride Month in order to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community.

This dad wanted to learn about dinosaurs, too.

The American Museum of Natural History Just Launched OLogy, an iPad App Version of Its Science Website for Kids

Kids can learn about archaeology, marine biology, and other “-ologies” through games, interactive lessons, and more.

This mystery man isn't part of the challenge.

Can You Name These 16 Iconic Rock Stars—Based on Just One Accessory—In Less Than 5 Minutes?

If there’s one thing rock stars have in common besides their musical talents, it’s their love of a good statement accessory.

Watch the World’s Finest Cat Videos—and Support Indie Theaters—at Pittsburgh’s Virtual “Quarantine Cat Film Festival”

All ticket sales from this cat video extravaganza will go toward keeping indie movie theaters afloat during the coronavirus pandemic.

Attention Nostalgic Millennials: Neopets Is Now Available on Mobile

The website that taught you HTML and how to keep a virtual pet from starving is now accessible on your mobile phone.

You can celebrate New York City Pride and other iconic events from your living room this year.

Pride Festivals Are Going Virtual This Year—Here Are 10 Events to Check Out

Several major Pride parades have been canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but the celebrations are still happening online.

How to Brew Your Own Fluorescent Beer at Home

A former NASA biologist wants more people to dabble with genetic technology at home using his gene engineering kits.

Move Over, Mister Softee: Margarita Trucks Are Bringing Cocktails to Your Doorstep

The only thing better than spotting an ice cream truck is spotting a similar vehicle that serves tequila.

Instead of Taco Tuesday, Sweden Celebrates Taco Friday (or Taco Fredag)

In Sweden, Fridays are a time to indulge in tacos topped with cucumber and pineapple and cozy up on the couch with loved ones.

Care Bears were one of the great merchandising success stories of the 1980s.

The Fur Trade: How the Care Bears Conquered the '80s

The Care Bears were the result of Kenner wanting a unique teddy bear and American Greetings looking for a greeting card you could hug.

Do or do not watch this trailer. There is no 'try.'

See What a Trailer for The Empire Strikes Back Might Look Like in 2020

This modern reimagining of ‘The Empire Strikes Back’ trailer might inspire a full Star Wars series rewatch.

The vampires of What We Do in the Shadows are more likely to be found in Pennsylvania than Transylvania—but you never know.

This Livestream of Brasov, Transylvania, Is Great for Virtual Vampire-Watching

The best way to view vampires is from a distance, which makes this webcam installed over Brasov, Transylvania, ideal for Dracula-spotting.

J.K. Rowling is helping kids (and adults) pass the time in quarantine with a story about a mysterious creature called the Ickabog.

J.K. Rowling to Release New Children’s Book The Ickabog for Free Online

It’s not related to Harry Potter or the Wizarding World, but J.K. Rowling’s latest still promises to be a charming, riveting read.

The 25 Best Cities in America for a Staycation

If you live in one of these U.S. cities, you're equipped to take a fun, relaxing vacation without leaving your home base.

Mosquito-free camping, brought to you by your own living room furniture.

IKEA Has Released Instructions on How to Build a Range of Cool Forts at Home

IKEA’s simple, illustrated directions will help you construct the blanket fort of your childhood dreams.

Schitt’s Creek Funko Pops! Will Brighten Up Any Roadside Motel

The dysfunctional Rose family from 'Schitt's Creek' is being immortalized in Funko form, including a chase figure of David Rose in Amish garb.

For the First Time Ever, You Can Watch the Summer Solstice at Stonehenge via Livestream

After telling tourists to stay away from Stonehenge on the summer solstice, English Heritage has announced it will be livestreaming the event for the first time in the landmark's history.

Prince performs during the Purple Rain tour in 1985.

You Can Stream Prince and the Revolution’s ‘Live 1985’ Concert to Support Coronavirus Relief Efforts

Prince’s legendary concert will be available to watch through Sunday, May 17, and Google is matching all donations.

"Once you get your hands on Bop It!, you're not gonna want to stop it!"

A Twisty History of Bop It

Bop It, the popular kid's toy, started out as something called Remote Out-of-Control that required players to pull, twist, or bop it. The last one stuck.