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15 Amazing Kids Who Are Making The World a Better Place

You're never too young to make a difference.

10 Fun Facts About Paddington Bear

The Wellington-wearing bear has been charming children and adults alike for 60 years.

11 Words and Phrases Popularized by Teddy Roosevelt

Contrary to his well-known slogan “speak softly and carry a big stick,” Theodore Roosevelt was hardly one to speak softly.

12 (Non-Sexual) Uses for 900 Numbers in Decades Past

From picking the president to having your future told, 900 numbers weren't just the domain of phone sex operators and teen heartthrobs in the 1980s.

Alice hunts for Easter eggs through the looking-glass.

8 Surprising Literary Easter Eggs

Think you know everything about 'The Great Gatsby' or 'The Lord of the Rings'? You may have skipped over a few Easter eggs. They're easy to miss.

11 Secrets of Financial Planners

They blame YOLO, too.

20 Star Wars Movie Locations You Can Visit in Real Life

Filmmakers have traveled around the world in order to bring the "galaxy far, far away" to life.

25 Things You Might Not Know About the Birds in Your Backyard

The inside scoop on birds that use tools, have built-in grooming devices, and even fart strategically.

15 Things You Might Not Know About the YMCA

Between cigarette-toting dogs and Nobel laureates (not to mention a certain disco anthem), it’s been an eventful 175 years for the Young Men’s Christian Association.

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14 Famous People Who Survived the 1918 Flu Pandemic

The disease ultimately infected some 500 million people, and estimates put the death toll anywhere from 20 to 50 million.

10 Fascinating Facts About The Birds

Filming the Alfred Hitchcock classic was a harrowing experience for its stars, particularly Tippi Hedren.

60 Amazing Facts for National Trivia Day

Here's a little-known fact: January 4th is National Trivia Day!

10 Big Facts About Big Love

The Emmy-nominated HBO series, which was inspired by George W. Bush, spurred controversy within the Mormon community.

5 Ways to Get Along Better With Your Boss

Use these pro tips to get back into your supervisor's good graces.

10 Fascinating Facts About Space Invaders

Find out the story behind one of the most influential arcade games of the industry's early years.

5 Rediscovered Species That Made Headlines In 2017

Some of 2017’s best feel-good stories involved the sudden, dramatic reappearances of ultra-rare animals.

5 Questions to Ask Your Auto Mechanic

Some key queries can help you avoid getting stiffed at the repair shop.

12 Places That Rarely See Snow

If a winter season completely devoid of snow sounds like your idea of heaven, these 12 places are calling your name.

12 Unusual Ways to Use Wine and Old Wine Bottles

From anti-aging treatments to home décor, wine and old wine bottles can come in handy in nearly every part of life.

15 Amazing Fashions From 1987, According to Neiman Marcus

The famed retailer's Christmas 1987 catalog had something for everyone—including someone with $10,000 to shell out on a pair of alligator jeans.

Clint Eastwood stars in 'The Good, The Bad and The Ugly.'

12 Great Facts About Sergio Leone's 'The Good, The Bad and The Ugly'

The final film in Sergio Leone’s “Dollars Trilogy” is the most famous Spaghetti Western of all time.

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15 Memorable Quotes from Mary Tyler Moore

“You can't be brave if you've only had wonderful things happen to you."

Our 35 Most Popular Stories of 2017

Do cats fart? Inquiring minds want to know.

5 Fast Facts About Katrín Jakobsdóttir, Iceland’s New Prime Minister

The avowed environmentalist is the second woman to serve as the prime minister of Iceland.

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