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Use these tips to keep your books looking good as new.

13 Tips From a Rare Books Expert to Keep Your Books Looking Great

There's the one place you should never pull on a book—and some things you should never put in them.

11 Fascinating Facts About Ray Harryhausen

Perhaps the best stop-motion animator of all time, Ray Harryhausen—born on June 29, 1920 in Los Angeles—made a name for himself in an industry whose visual effects artists are too often overlooked.

10 Surprising Facts About Wham!’s "Last Christmas"

Over the course of his illustrious career, George Michael gave the world many gifts. One that keeps on giving is “Last Christmas,” the 1984 holiday classic by Wham!, Michael's pop duo with Andrew Ridgeley.

Where does the word 'poinsettia' come from, anyway?

The Origins of 13 Christmas Words

From worthless trinkets to misnamed chickens, here are the histories and etymologies of 13 Christmassy words.

John Dee lived quite the interesting life.

11 Facts about John Dee, Queen Elizabeth I’s Court Astrologer

John Dee served as Queen Elizabeth I’s court astrologer and conducted séances in an attempt to speak to angels.

'Sight & Sound' Has Just Released Their Decennial List of the 100 Best Films of All Time, and There's a New No. 1

'Citizen Kane' reigned for decades. It's now number three.

People had odd ways of spreading holiday cheer.

20 Disturbing Vintage Holiday Cards

Ever since the Victorians invented the Christmas card, people have gotten creative—and a bit bizarre—with their holiday greetings.