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11 Workout Tips from Ancient Civilizations

Whether you were hoping to drop a few pounds or build that summer six-pack, the ancient world was loaded with helpful pointers about getting in shape.

If your thirst could only be quenched by a cola stripped of all its pesky coloring, 1992 was a banner year for you.

10 Discontinued Beverages Coveted by Collectors

These gone-but-not-forgotten libations still have their fan-bases, some of whom shell out pretty serious cash for these vintage potables.

40 Dandy D-Words To Deepen Your Vocabulary

D is one of the most frequently used letters in the alphabet. Consider adding some of these delicious D words to your vocabulary.

Leonardo Da Vinci : Exhibition At The Louvre museum

15 of the Most Expensive Things Ever Sold

From the priciest painting to the costliest kidney stone, these are the most expensive things ever sold.

There's more to these cats than just fluff.

10 Fancy Facts About Persian Cats

The longhaired feline has a storied past—and a frenzied following.

Bob Odenkirk and Rhea Seehorn in 'Better Call Saul.'

11 Wild 'Better Call Saul' Fan Theories

'Better Call Saul' is preparing to go off to that great big Cinnabon in the sky, and fans of the series have a lot of questions—and some truly bizarre theories about how it will all end.

These fun facts will spice up your Tax Day.

25 Fascinating Facts About Taxes

Why does Tax Day fall on April 15? How much time do we spend doing our taxes? And which world leader taxed beards? Read on for answers to those questions and other fun facts about taxes.

14 Chicago Slang Terms You Should Know

Admitting you don’t know the meaning behind any of Chicago’s long-standing slang terms is akin to slathering your hot dog with ketchup.

Sean Penn in 'Fast Times at Ridgemont High' (1982).

15 Quick Facts About 'Fast Times at Ridgemont High'

Get to know the 1982 teen comedy on a deeper level.

100 Fascinating Facts About the ‘Titanic’

The “unsinkable” Titanic wasn’t exactly marketed as unsinkable. And that’s just the tip of the iceberg.

Learn more about the traditions behind Passover.

12 Things You Might Not Know About Passover

The festival of Passover (or Pesach) commemorates the story of the Jews' escape from Egypt—and is one of the most important holidays on the Jewish calendar.

8 of History's Strangest Taxes

History is full of kings and governments who have tried to earn money by taxing anything from beards to bachelors.

Violet Jessop volunteered as a nurse in World War I after surviving the Titanic sinking.

7 Facts About ‘Titanic’ Survivor Violet Jessop

Surviving the 'Titanic' was not Jessop’s first escape from a maritime disaster—nor would it be her last.

10 Colorful Facts About Mantis Shrimp

Mantis shrimp have four times as many color-sensing photoreceptors as humans.

Jonathan Bailey, Simone Ashley, and Luke Thompson star in 'Bridgerton.'

17 Surprising Facts About 'Bridgerton'

Netflix’s period hit ‘Bridgerton’ has taken the world by storm—but its reign is only just beginning.

40 Clever Words That Begin With the Letter 'C'

C is for cacafuego.

Bob Odenkirk stars in 'Better Call Saul.'

8 Surprising Facts About Bob Odenkirk

Bob Odenkirk is best known for playing ethically-malleable lawyer Saul Goodman, but he has enjoyed a decades-long career as a versatile writer and performer.

The May Queen at the Beltane Fire Festival in Edinburgh.

10 Bewitching Facts About Beltane, the Ancient Gaelic Fire Festival

The centuries-old fire festival is still going strong.

Learn how professional Easter bunnies deal with sweltering costumes, fussy kids, and inappropriate grandparents.

12 Behind-the-Scenes Secrets of Easter Bunnies

Next time you see an Easter bunny at your local mall, just know that they might actually be watching Netflix under that headpiece.

Blondel's 'La Circassienne au Bain' went down with 'Titanic.' This reproduction of the painting by John Parker has been placed in a frame.

9 Fascinating Items That Went Down With 'Titanic'

Priceless manuscripts, rare art, and jewelry all sank with the ship.

'The Time Traveler's Wife' was one of the biggest book hits of the 2000s.

8 Fascinating Facts About 'The Time Traveler's Wife'

Originally published in 2003, 'The Time Traveler’s Wife' surprised fans of fantasy fiction. Here's what you should know about Audrey Niffenegger’s debut novel.

A 'Titanic' memorial in Washington, D.C.

14 Moving Monuments and Memorials to the 'Titanic'

The most famous maritime disaster of all time is commemorated with plaques and memorials around the world.

Luxembourg Palace and Gardens in Paris, France.

The 20 Most Photogenic City Parks in the World

From Central Park to Luxembourg Gardens, these are the most-Instagrammed parks in cities around the world.

15 Questions About the RMS 'Titanic,' Answered

Who built the Titanic? How big was it? How many people were onboard? How many people survived? Your biggest Titanic Qs—answers.

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