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10 Stand-Up Facts About To Tell the Truth

A nine-year-old Anderson Cooper appeared on the classic game show, pretending to be the world’s youngest professional bear trainer.

14 Secrets of Time Warner Cable Employees

Complaining about bad service is one reason you're getting bad service.

5 Exploding Career Opportunities

"Professional lotto winner" remains woefully under-represented.

10 TV Characters Who Were Inspired By Real People

To get into the role of The Countess on ‘American Horror Story: Hotel,’ Lady Gaga studied Robert Durst.

15 Pudding Cups of British Pudding Terms and Idioms

In the U.S., pudding has a relatively small life, nutritionally and lexically. But when you look back at jolly old England, this seemingly one-dimensional word has lived a vibrant life in metaphors and idioms.

The Original Locations of 15 Famous Chain Stores

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6 Honking Facts About Canada Geese

3. They form gangs.

"Yes" and "no" seem pretty essential, but not all languages use them.

5 Essential Types of Words That Some Languages Do Without

Some languages lack what we might consider the most fundamental words—yet somehow manage to get by without them.

By CBS Television (eBayfrontback) [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons

11 Fun Facts About My Three Sons

It wasn’t the first show to feature an all-male household, but it was the first to show a realistic version of such a family.

A miniature portrait of Peggy Schuyler on ivory by James Peale, circa 1796.

'And Peggy': 7 Things You Probably Didn't Know About Peggy Schuyler

She might be the musical's most mysterious character—but Peggy Schuyler did plenty that didn't make it into 'Hamilton.'

12 Fun Facts About 'Fawlty Towers'

'Fawlty Towers,' the 1970s BBC comedy series co-created by and starring John Cleese, ran for just two seasons. But it managed to gain a following that is still growing today.

12 TV Commercials You Might Not Realize Were Made by Pixar

Before there was ‘Toy Story,’ there was Tropicana.

The History of Rum In 4 Drinks

Your favorite summer cocktails have stories to tell.

15 Facts About Notting Hill That Are Standing in Front of You

Hugh Grant was "aware of a faint echo" whenever he kissed Julia Roberts.

5 Pets Who Helped Solve Their Owners' Murders

Here are five animals that made sure justice was served.

13 Game of Thrones Locations You Can Visit in Real Life

Dragon rides not included.

17 Times Movies Caused a Spike in Music Sales

It pays to be part of a great soundtrack.

15 Fascinating Facts About Alien

Ridley Scott’s horror sci-fi masterpiece, which turns 40 years old in June, was perhaps the first movie to reveal the true terrors of space—where no one can hear you scream.

15 Surprising Facts About 'Six Feet Under'

Spoiler alert: everybody dies.

11 Thoughtful Off-Registry Wedding Gifts

What if the only items left are dish towels and mixing spoons? It might be time to think outside the registry.

10 Extremely Creative Doughnuts That Will Make You Drool

In honor of National Doughnut Day, get inspired by these tasty creations.

12 Fun Facts About Scooby-Doo

Since 1969, a Great Dane dog named Scooby (full name Scoobert), his loyal human companion Shaggy, and three of their teenaged friends have been using a vehicle called the Mystery Machine to solve mysteries.

The Mild Bunch: 11 Men With Extremely Boring Hobbies

These men have made it their mission to celebrate the ordinary.

10 Terms That Came From Theater

Let's raise the curtain on 'barnstorming,' 'catastrophe,' and other terms that have their origins in the theater.

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