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20 Foods You Might Not Know Were Named After Places

Wines and cheeses aren't the only foods that can be traced back to a place on the map.

11 Brilliant Gifts for the Dog Lover in Your Life

Whether they own a dog or not, any canine enthusiast can appreciate these gifts.

10 Chemistry Cooking Tricks From an Award-Winning Teacher (and Foodie)

Prepare for Thanksgiving dinner with some tips from a chemistry expert.

11 Famous TV Characters We Never Actually Saw

Our reputations often precede us—but, in the case of these television characters, reputation is all they have. Here are 11 TV personalities that are often talked about, but rarely (if ever) shown on screen.

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11 Far Out Facts About Lost in Space

Trivia, Will Robinson! Trivia!

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13 Words To Know Before You Try to Cook Thanksgiving Dinner

From our friends at Vocabulary.com, here are a baker's dozen (that means 13) of essential recipe jargon collected from Thanksgiving recipes that have appeared in The New York Times.

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11 Things You Didn't Know About Black Beauty

The classic book turns 138 today.

10 Photography Firsts

From daguerreotypes to Instagram.

11 Ways to Find the Perfect Souvenir

Expensive isn't necessarily better.

10 of Dr. Katz’s Most Memorable Patients

Fortunately, doctor-patient confidentiality doesn’t extend to cartoons.

11 Oo-De-Lally Facts About Robin Hood

Hollywood has come up with countless versions of Robin Hood and his Merry Men over the years, but only one of them stars a fox, a badger, and a wolf.

13 Playful Facts About the Toy Story Movies

You don’t have to go to infinity and beyond to find out these interesting facts about Pixar’s 'Toy Story' trilogy.

18 Epic Facts About Dances With Wolves

The movie that turned Kevin Costner into Oscar-Winner Kevin Costner is 25 years old.

11 Magical Facts About The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe

More than a half-century after its original publication, and somewhat against C. S. Lewis’ wishes, the Pevensie kids’ fantastical adventures in the land of Narnia came to life on the big screen.

7 Rare Pieces of Star Wars Memorabilia You Can Own

Japanese designer NIGO is sending more than 600 rare 'Star Wars' collectibles to auction at Sotheby's.

12 Metallic Facts About Brass Instruments

Brass instruments played a crucial part in the history of music around the world.

7 Tips for Timing the Perfect Mid-Flight Nap

Whether you’ve got a 12-hour international flight or just a quickie two-hour hop for the holidays, these seven tips will help you prep for some solid airline slumber.

Famed pirates Anne Bonny, John 'Calico Jack' Rackam, and Mary Read

10 Misconceptions About Pirates

Contrary to what Disney would have you believe, pirates probably didn't say "arrrr."

15 Words That Don't Mean What They Used To

Want to make conversations more fun? Consider the former meanings of these words.

20 Secrets of 911 Dispatchers

911 dispatchers can save your life—but there's a chance they might lead you through CPR while simultaneously browsing Pinterest.

25 Productivity Secrets from History's Greatest Thinkers

Want to get stuff done? Try these tips from some of the most influential minds in history.

16 Cutting-Edge Facts About All in the Family

Norman Lear’s classic sitcom didn’t just push the envelope, it sealed and stamped it as well.

5 Parasites That Plague Other Parasites

Can you be a host and a parasite at the same time? The answer is a stomach-turning “yes.”

12 Stately Facts About The American President

Before he created 'The West Wing,' Aaron Sorkin wrote this Oscar-nominated political rom-com, which was released 20 years ago.

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