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5 Fascinating Facts About Girl Scout Cookie Names

Girl Scout Cookie Naming Lore: Would You Like Samoa?

The fate of J.R. Ewing (Larry Hagman) had millions of 'Dallas' viewers spinning all sorts of theories.

10 Unforgettable Television Cliffhangers

Nothing unites a nation of TV watchers like a pulse-pounding cliffhanger—especially when it involves the collective misery of having to wait up to a year to find out the answer to whatever burning questions a season finale left behind.

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16 Facts About James Madison

At 5 feet 4 inches, Madison was America’s shortest commander-in-chief—but he left behind a towering legacy.

15 Back-Stabbing Facts About Brutus

15 Mysterious Facts About Yetis

They've been spotted all over the Himalaya, yet no one has ever captured living proof of a yeti. Here are a few fascinating facts about this furry, mountain-dwelling cryptid.

15 Things You Probably Didn't Know About Leprechauns

In 2009, Ireland's last remaining leprechauns and their habitat became officially protected by the European Union.

15 Last Survivors of Famous Events

Here are 15 people who not only made history, but got to tell the tale for decades.

12 Secrets of 311 Operators

15 Very Specific Mario Facts From a 1993 Nintendo Internal Guide

If you've been waiting 22 years to find out where Toad's family lives or what Yoshi's full name is, today is your lucky day.

9 Facts About Disney's Cinderella (1950)

With the new Cinderella movie coming out next week, here are some things you may not know about the 1950 version.

14 Behind-the-Scenes Secrets of Garbage Collectors

There are more than 116,000 garbage collectors in the United States. And yet, these intrepid men and women are shrouded in mystery.

10 Famous Musical Duos and How They First Met

The chance encounters and secret marriages that led to some of history's most popular musical partnerships.

The cane toad, one of the world's invasive species.

11 Invasive Species Wreaking Havoc Around the World

Sure, cane toads seem pretty innocuous. But as several countries have discovered, it's one of the most invasive species on the planet.

How 11 Superfoods Will Improve Your Future Health

Stock up on garlic.

10 Memorable Dr. Seuss Quotes for His Birthday

Here are 10 things Theodor Seuss Geisel said about his life, his work, his inspiration, and bow ties.

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7 Actors Who Voiced M&Ms

10 Lovely Quotes From Mister Rogers About Love

Mister Rogers taught us about kindness, imagination, and wonder. Above all else, he emphasized the importance of love.

11 Ways Making Friends Can Help You Land Your Dream Job

Friends often have the best career advice.

The Real Names of 18 Authors Known by Initials

Want to be an author? You should probably think about going by your first and middle initials.

From left: Annie Proulx; Lewis Carroll; A.A. Milne, his son Christopher Robin, and Pooh; and Peter Benchley.

9 Authors Who Regretted The Success of Their Work

These authors found that success wasn't all it was cracked up to be—and sometimes even regretted writing their books in the first place.

17 Oscar Facts That Will Impress Your Party Guests

The USA Team celebrates their 4-3 victory over Russia in the semi-final of the Ice Hockey event at the 1980 Winter Olympic Games in Lake Placid, New York.

20 Memorable Facts About the 'Miracle on Ice'

The Miracle on Ice, one of the biggest upsets in sports history, took place on February 22, 1980 at the Winter Olympics in Lake Placid, New York.

15 -Ologists and What They Study

There's an -ologist for every subject worth studying. Now let's study -ologists!

15 Hilariously Effective Baits Used by Fishermen

When it comes to finding fishing bait, you don’t need to dig in your backyard for worms. You can plunder your pantry instead.

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