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Dive into the history of the draft during the Vietnam War, including its origins, how long it lasted, and how some young Boomers successfully managed to dodge it.

Here are some word endings that have become productive to varying degrees.

Time to get the facts straight on this fact of life.

Should you be worried about animal attacks when you’re menstruating?

A scene from ‘Monty Python And The Holy Grail’

The year 1975 produced a ton of movies that are still Certified Fresh.

The lyric “Vamos a la playa, todos con sombrero / El viento radiactivo, despeina los cabellos” translates to “Let’s go to the beach, everyone in a sombrero / The radioactive wind, messes up the hair.”

Working from home is here to stay for many employees.

These U.S. states offer the best environments for telecommuters.

Many of the soldiers who fought in the Vietnam War were Baby Boomers.

The Vietnam War changed an entire generation’s relationship to power, patriotism, and possibility.

Over the past 900-plus years, more than 30 monarchs have called Windsor Castle home. It has also been the site of several royal weddings—including Prince Harry's 2018 nuptials to Meghan Markle.

Discover some of the world’s most amazing underground tourist destinations, from the Edinburgh Vaults to the Basilica Cistern in Turkey.

They're robots—and a whole lot of fun—in disguise.

Dive into the fascinating (and sometimes controversial) history of the Transformers toy line, from its roots with Japanese toymaker Takara to the controversy over the Megatron Walther P38 handgun toy and more.

From bagels to mattresses, there are some Costco products you’re better off skipping the next time you go on a shopping trip.

The Vietnam War was a highly controversial conflict. We break down some of the most common questions about the war, from why the U.S. entered the conflict to who ultimately won.

In this 1986 film (a remake of a movie from 1958), director David Cronenberg ensured that you’d never look at Jeff Goldblum—or a housefly—the same way again.

Artists can live a colorful life in these states.

These are the top U.S. states for artists based on art access, finances, and education.

Here‘s a scenic view of the Swiss Alps Jungfrau-Aletsch glacier in Switzerland.

These underrated World Heritage Sites offer history, beauty, and adventure away from the crowds.

The Nintendo 64 defined many people’s childhoods.

For some people, video games were a pleasant way to pass the time in the 1990s. For others, they were a cultural crisis.

Sometimes, wars end when someone’s kettle gets broken.

Abbie Hoffman was a controversial and influential figure.

Abbot “Abbie” Howard Hoffman was a bombastic and theatrical figure who often used absurd media stunts to get his points across.

Val Kilmer played everyone from Batman to Doc Holliday, but it was Mark Twain who appeared nearest to his heart.

Let’s take a look at where a handful of common breeds found their monikers.

Senator Joseph McCarthy (center) and Roy Cohn (right) during the Army-McCarthy Hearings in June 1954.

McCarthyism advertised itself as a response to national security threats created by the Cold War, including Soviet espionage. But the movement was bigger than Senator Joseph McCarthy.