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Miss Live Music? These Are the 10 Best Cities Around the World to Catch a Concert

From music festivals to concert venues, these cities outperform the rest when it comes to live musical entertainment.

If you ever had to endure the Presidential Fitness Test, you know that kids today have it easy.

8 Ways Gym Class Used to Be So Much Worse

Physical education in centuries past was sadistic, sexist, and just plain bizarre. Be grateful you never had to experience these P.E. nightmares.

When the Titanic sank in April 1912, its architect, Thomas Andrews, went down with it.

13 Inventors Killed By Their Own Inventions

From the inventor who disappeared along with the lighthouse he designed to the daredevil whose contraptions vaulted him to fame then cut his life short, these are the sad stories of inventors killed by their own inventions.

Max Schreck as the vampire Count Orlok being destroyed by sunlight in Nosferatu (1921).

11 Monster Myths Invented By Hollywood

From werewolves to vampires, many classic monster myths attributed to folklore actually originated with horror movies.

New York City's Dakota building, seen in Rosemary's Baby (1968).

11 Classic Horror Movie Locations You Can Visit

From the gas station in ‘The Texas Chainsaw Massacre’ to the eerie steps from ‘The Exorcist,’ here are the real-life spots behind your favorite horror movies.

Scary stories are often inspired by even scarier stories.

11 Things That Inspired Classic Horror Novels

From angry dogs to real claims of demonic possession, your favorite horror novel just might have a true story behind it.

In the 1960s, Fidel Castro's beard became the target of a CIA plot.

11 of the Strangest Plots Hatched by the CIA

Over the years, your tax dollars have gone toward Osama bin Laden action figures, reconnaissance pigeons, psychedelic drugs, and some homemade porn.

Abenaki filmmaker and performer Alanis Obomsawin

11 Indigenous Leaders You Should Know

These Indigenous politicians, activists, linguists, teachers, and artists—who work to preserve their heritage and secure civil rights—deserve to be better known.

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11 Bizarre Tricks From a 19th Century Magic Book

While there are tons of videos on sites like YouTube that have magic tricks today, before the internet, people learned these spells from books.

A Currier & Ives lithograph depicts people fleeing across the Randolph Street Bridge during the Great Chicago Fire of 1871.

8 Surprising Facts About the Great Chicago Fire of 1871—150 Years Later

On October 8, 1871, Chicago was transformed into a hellish inferno by the Great Chicago Fire. By the time a sudden rain helped extinguish the flames, 300 people were dead, and 100,000 more were homeless. And no: It was not because of Mrs. O'Leary's cow.

America’s 25 Most Misspelled State Names (And Their Most Common Misspellings)

Googling “how to spell Hawaii” is a lot harder when you don’t know how to spell ‘Hawaii.’ But people are doing their best.

Daniel Craig stars in No Time to Die (2021).

45 Fascinating Facts About James Bond

Six decades, 25 films, six actors, and billions of dollars in box office later, and we're still talking about James Bond, his literary legacy, and his big screen adventures.

The World’s 10 Safest Cities

Based on public health, personal safety, and infrastructure, these are the safest cities in the world in 2021.

Where are these foodies? California, probably.

America’s 20 Best Cities for Foodies

The best food cities in the U.S. are all over, but California and Florida play host to an impressive number of them.

James Bond's Aston Martin at premiere of No Time to Die (2021).

James Bond’s 10 Most Memorable Chase Scenes

Before watching 'No Time to Die,' check out some of the most iconic vehicle chase scenes from the James Bond franchise.

Phoebe Dynevor and Regé-Jean Page in Bridgerton.

Netflix's 20 Most-Watched Original TV Shows and Movies

You’ve probably already guessed that ‘Bridgerton’ put up impressive stats. But how does it measure up to other Netflix originals?

Your bread and your yoga mat might have something in common.

7 Everyday American Food Additives Banned in Other Countries

Red dye 40, olestra, and rbST all have the FDA’s stamp of approval. In other countries, they’re on the do-not-use list.

10 Facts About Joshua Tree National Park

Only two hours outside Los Angeles, Joshua Tree National Park has always had a glamorous cachet. But it also has a fascinating history filled with Hollywood-style drama.

Mando (Pedro Pascal) surrounded by Baby Yoda and the Frog Lady in from The Mandalorian.

10 Fascinating Facts About The Mandalorian

The irresistible combination of classic Star Wars action with the added bonus of a seriously darling miniaturized Yoda-esque creature has made 'The Mandalorian' a hit.

Cuyahoga Valley National Park in Autumn.

10 Facts About Cuyahoga Valley National Park

Ohio's Cuyahoga Valley National Park is one of the most-visited national parks in the United States.

Highclere Castle, the filming location for Downton Abbey.

The Real-Life Cost of 20 Fictional TV and Movie Homes

How much would Downton Abbey cost? More than a Hobbit hole, 'Frozen'’s castle, and every other estate on this list combined.

Penguin Random House (cover), James Mato (background)

7 Chilling Facts About Truman Capote’s In Cold Blood

Here's what you need to know about Truman Capote's 'In Cold Blood,' one of the most influential true crime books ever written.

The Top 10 Most Photogenic States

If capturing lasting memories is your preferred vacation activity, consider planning a trip to one of these photogenic states across the U.S.

Calving is one way that glaciers lose ice.

12 Disappearing Glaciers Around the World

If you want to behold some of the world's most majestic glaciers on six continents, you better act fast.

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