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11 Strange Shakespeare Adaptations

Happy Talk Like Shakespeare Day!

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You Can Chat With Albert Einstein’s Facebook Bot Alter-Ego

Just prepare yourself for some physics puns.

The Artist Who Helped Bring Super Mario to Life

A veteran of animation lent a hand in creating Nintendo's vibrant world.

Watch This Very Important Video of Goats in Sweaters Learning to Jump

Baby. Goats. In. Sweaters.

9 Amazing Posters From the Golden Age of Magic

A forthcoming museum exhibit showcases the advertising used by the likes of Harry Houdini, Adelaide Herrmann, and other turn-of-the-century performers.

A 3-Year-Old in St. Louis Had a Poop-Themed Birthday Party

A little girl named Audrey recently brought whole new meaning to the term "party pooper."

Teenager Builds a 'Record-Breaking' Chain of 15,524 Dominos

18-year-old Lily Hevesh claims that she broke an unofficial world record with her elaborate installation.

11 Book-Inspired Candles for Bibliophiles

Take a big whiff of your favorite books.

12 Cards from the Library of Congress's Card Catalog

With 162 million items—including more than 38 million books—the Library of Congress is the largest library in the world. Its incredible collections are celebrated in the new book The Card Catalog: Books, Cards, and Literary Treasures. "Flipping throu

6 Breathtaking Panoramas of Libraries

In his latest book, photographer Thomas R. Schiff takes readers on a wide-ranging tour of some of the most beautiful libraries in the United States.

Confetti Balloons Are Two Party Decorations in One

Pop! OK, time to get the vacuum.

Up Your Pac-Man Game by Learning the Different Strategies of Each Ghost

There's actually a method to the madness behind each of the googly-eyed phantoms.

Take the Whimsy Out of Your Favorite Pastime With This Super-Serious 'Executive Coloring Book'

Add some color to the exciting corporate world—but only grays and browns, please.

You Won't Know if Schrödinger's Cat Is Alive or Dead Until You Use These Mugs

Is the cat alive or dead? You'll only find out when you pour in hot liquid.

A photograph of Portland, Oregon's Mill Ends Park—the world's smallest park.

11 Fun Facts About Mill Ends Park, Portland’s Leprechaun Colony

“Ireland” may be the most popular answer given when someone is asked about where leprechauns supposedly roam, but Portland, Oregon has its very own population of little green-clad Irishmen, too.

The CIA Uses Board Games as Training Tools

The games were revealed at this year's SXSW.

Seniors' Knitting Group Crafts Sweaters For Chilly Chickens

Members launched the project after learning that some types of poultry simply aren't cut out for cold climates.

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Penny Pinching: A History of Coin Elongation Machines

"Squishin' Missions" to obtain flattened pennies are a popular hobby.

This Map Plans Your Next Road Trip Around America's Best Pinball Parlors

Visit 37 of the best pinball stops the country has to offer.

10 Delicious Facts About McDonald's Shamrock Shake

Many people overdo it with the drinking on St. Patrick's Day, but it's not always Guinness or Jameson that gets them into trouble. Sometimes it's the Shamrock Shake, McDonald's uniquely green and often elusive seasonal treat.

Ruth Bader Ginsburg's Workout Might Ruin You

Notorious RBG can bench press 70 pounds.

Meet the Man Who Claimed to Have the World's Longest Last Name

He usually went by Mr. Wolfe + 585, Senior.

You Can Win Two Free Nights in Austin’s Human-Sized Birdhouse

Need a place to crash during SXSW? HomeAway wants to help.

New York's Golden Girls-Themed Cafe Is Finally Here

They serve cheesecake, naturally.

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