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Alexander the Great (left) with his tutor, Aristotle.

The names of logical fallacies often double as common expressions—but they don't always mean the same thing.

The spelling is a bit peculiar at times, too.

How well do you really know the U.S. Constitution? Discover things you might not have realized about this influential document, like its dictator-friendly loophole.

Take a look at which pasta sauces are most common in American kitchens.

The film that launched Natalie Portman's career wouldn't have starred the future Oscar winner at all if her parents had gotten their way.

Skype is name that didn’t originate in the dictionary.

From Skype to Etsy to Woot, the tech world is adept at formulating brand names from unexpected sources.

What has come to be known as International Women’s Day has been celebrated for more than 100 years.

Students don‘t have to break the bank with these deals.

College can be expensive, but these student discounts from popular retailers make life a little easier—and cheaper.

The gray wolf is an endangered species in most of the U.S.

Where does your state rank when it comes to wildlife conservation?

The author, who was born 100 years ago on March 25, was really into mayonnaise—and peacocks.

On March 24, 2005, American audiences got their first look at the scrappy team at Dunder Mifflin’s Scranton branch. Can you hear ‘The Office’ theme song already?

An adorable black-capped chickadee posing in a white spruce.

These active backyard birds are more than just cute—they’re hardy survivors that have conquered the continent and are teaching scientists new things about avian evolution.

Annual household income makes a difference in this study.

In these states, a trip to the grocery store is tough on the wallet.

'Psylla frodobagginsi' (left) and Elijah Wood as Frodo Baggins in 'The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring' (2001).

These creatures don't live in Middle-earth—but they sound like they could.

Nelson Mandela, Jerry Springer, and John Cleese have at least one thing in common.

You might be surprised at what Fidel Castro, Francis Scott Key, and Henri Matisse have in common.

Where does your state rank in WalletHub‘s study?

Explore WalletHub‘s rankings of the best and worst states for women, based on economic well-being, healthcare access, and safety metrics.

Some of these mistakes were pretty costly.

From the NASA mistake that made an interplanetary rocket explode to the bible with a very naughty misprint, these typos are an ode to proofreaders.

Sometimes, the credited director isn't the only director.

On some movies, there might be more than one person yelling “action” and “cut.”

Baltimore, Maryland had a brief stint as capital.

Washington, D.C., hasn't always been the political center of the United States.

Tibetan Mastiffs are majestic and expensive.

The upfront costs aren’t the only factors to consider when purchasing a pet.

NASA astronaut Scott Kelly watches a bunch of fresh carrots float in front of him on the International Space Station.

NASA scientists have figured out ways for astronauts to eat bread without leaving crumbs, shower without running water, and sleep without floating free from their beds.

Mommie Dearest (8/9) Movie CLIP - Rodeo Queen (1981) HD

Frank Perry’s cult classic “Mommie Dearest” did for wire hangers what “Jaws” did for sharks, but there's probably a lot more to this ‘80s flick than you ever knew.