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Tom Cruise stars in 'Risky Business' (1983).

Did Tom Cruise really dance in his underwear and a pair of Ray-Bans in 'Risky Business'? If you answered “yes,” you might be suffering from the Mandela Effect.

Jake Rossen
They're a lot happier when Cruella de Vil isn't trying to turn them into a coat.

You may have seen this spotted dog on the back of a fire truck or in the movies, but how much do you know about this unusual breed?

Rebecca OConnell








Alex R. Hibbert in 'Moonlight' (2016).

The coming-of-age movie is a well-tested, familiar, and deeply evocative type of film that transcends genre, age, historical period, and so much more. There are numerous masterpieces in the field, but these are 25 of our favorites.

Matthew Jackson
The Grand Canyon in Arizona.

One upside to living in a country as large as the United States is the ability to enjoy a wide variety of vacations without even needing a passport. Whether you prefer hiking or sunbathing, here are 25 vacation destinations for every kind of traveler.

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Some priceless pieces were found by amateurs.

From the Alfred Jewel to the Sutton Hoo treasure, these priceless artifacts made for some royally exciting finds.

Samantha Arrowsmith




Find out more about 'The Road,' author Cormac McCarthy's haunting look at a post-apocalyptic world thrown into chaos, from what he wrote the book on to how Oprah contributed to its success.

Jason Serafino










Sustainable travel can help both the planet and your wallet.

High airfare and gas prices don't exactly make it easy to travel right now. And the greenhouse gasses that come out of those transportation methods aren't particularly great, either.

Mary Beth Skylis