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The 20 Best States for Singles

If you're single and looking this Valentine's Day, these are the states where you're most likely to find, afford, and enjoy a date.

The Sappy, Poignant, and Risqué Love Letters of 7 World Leaders

Richard Nixon was a romantic, Napoleon was a clinger, and Warren Harding turned out to be a smut peddler. Check out some of the fascinating love letters of seven world leaders.

10 Legendary Facts About Bob Marley

More than any other reggae artist, Bob Marley embodied the political righteousness and defiant joy inherent to the genre.

17 Curious Nicknames of Famous Authors

From "Turdsworth" to "Beaver" to "Dodo," here's a list of literary nicknames and how they came to be.

10 Steamy Facts About Old Faithful

Old Faithful isn't as predictable as it used to be, but geologists in Yellowstone National Park can still time its eruptions pretty accurately.

Gene Hackman, William Friedkin, Roy Scheider, Eddie Egan, and Randy Jurgensen in The French Connection (1971).

14 Fascinating Facts About The French Connection

'The French Connection' still stands as one of the greatest films of the 1970s because of its gritty visual style, powerhouse performances, and one of the greatest car chase sequences ever put on film.

8 Surprising Facts About Christian Bale

Oscar-winning actor Christian Bale once endorsed Pac-Man cereal, proving that everyone has to start somewhere.

10 Timely Facts About Leap Years

We’ve been adding an extra day to February since Julius Caesar overhauled the Roman calendar and implemented leap years in 46 BCE.

8 Facts About Tom Selleck

The 'Magnum, P.I.' and 'Blue Bloods' actor has had a career spanning six decades. He also batted for the Detroit Tigers in 1991.

7 Sweet Valentine’s Day Traditions From Around the World

From love spoons to obligatory chocolate-giving, here are some ways people will be celebrating Valentine’s Day around the world this year.

7 Tasty Facts About Tater Tots

Tater tots are the main ingredient in hotdish casserole recipes and an upcycling success story. Here are more facts about the food you should know.

10 Best U.S. Cities for Reducing Stress

Looking to reduce your stress level? You might want to consider a permanent change of scenery—and the west coast is looking particularly good.

5 Facts About Charles Ponzi and the Original Ponzi Scheme

Some of the most infamous scams in history have been Ponzi schemes. But before Bernie Madoff, there was Charles Ponzi himself.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. addresses the crowd at the March On Washington D.C. on August 28, 1963.

7 Facts About Martin Luther King Jr.’s ‘I Have a Dream’ Speech

On August 28, 1963, Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his 17-minute “I Have a Dream” speech—an oratorical masterpiece that changed King's life, his movement, and the nation at large.

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The 20 Best States to Retire in 2020

Personal finance website WalletHub crunched the numbers on all 50 states to come up with an official ranking on the best (and worst) states to retire in 2020.

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10 Facts About Ken Miles, the Race Car Driver at the Center of Ford v Ferrari

Though you’d be hard-pressed to find a car enthusiast who doesn't know the name Carroll Shelby, until recently his teammate Ken Miles has remained little known outside the racing world. That’s all changed with the release of 'Ford v Ferrari.'

7 Weird Super Bowl Halftime Acts

From Indiana Jones to an Elvis-impersonating magician, the Super Bowl halftime show has featured some truly strange performers.

10 Impressive Facts About Dame Maggie Smith

Find out more about the iconic actor behind Harry Potter’s Professor McGonagall and Downton Abbey's Dowager Countess.

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14 Colonial-Era Slang Terms to Work Into Modern Conversation

When you think of Colonial America, soldiers marching to fife and drum and Benjamin Franklin flying a kite are probably what come to mind—but some awesome slang came out of the period, too.

Mia Farrow and Alan Arkin in The Last Unicorn (1982).

12 Enchanting Facts About The Last Unicorn

The Rankin/Bass cult classic 'The Last Unicorn' featured Jeff Bridges, Mia Farrow, and enough terrifying beasts to fuel your nightmares for decades.

13 Times the British Royal Family Broke Official Protocol

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's decision to step back from royal life has been worldwide news, but Britain’s royal past is full of rule-breakers.

The New York Public Library’s 10 Most Checked-Out Books of All Time

The New York Public Library houses millions of works, but some of the best books (especially for children) stand out above the rest.

Fran Drescher, Daniel Davis, Charles Shaughnessy, and Lauren Lane star in The Nanny.

12 Fun Facts About The Nanny

If you’ve never seen the sitcom 'The Nanny'—which starred Fran Drescher and aired on CBS from 1993 to 1999—all you need to do is listen to the theme song once and you’ll basically be caught up.

Carl Sagan

Read about the life of Carl Sagan, the famed astronomer, author, and TV personality behind 'Cosmos.'

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