12 Things You Might Not Know About T. rex
The world’s most famous dinosaur is a lot more interesting than many people realize.
The world’s most famous dinosaur is a lot more interesting than many people realize.
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In the Golden Years of Hollywood, it was almost essential for any movie star to change their name—unless they happened to be born with an instantly cool name like Errol Flynn or Clark Gable. So if you’re a movie star, how do you choose your new name? Here
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The glass display cases called "curio cabinets" got both their form and their name from the historic "Cabinets of Curiosity." Though ubiquitous today, curio cabinets come from a rich history of passionate collectors and exultant status-seekers, looking fo
To get in a good jab at the competition, you’ve got to be indirect, but not so indirect that your audience won’t pick up on it at all.
Sometimes smaller studios try to cash in on a major movie by releasing their own low-budget version.
This Frozen number has taken the internet by storm.
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These animal kingdom oddities may seem like urban legends, but they all actually happened and had real-life scientists scratching their heads.
While Oscar categories such as Best Actor in a Leading Role and Best Director are well-known, there are a few special categories and awards that are a little more obscure.
You may have noticed that Andy's evil neighbor Sid returns briefly as the garbageman in 'Toy Story 3.'
Now the names for these creatures big and small make total sense.
It might sound grotesque, but bones have been an architectural staple for millennia. Here are some of the world’s greatest osteological marvels.
A California couple found $10 million in gold coins buried on their property. If you haven't found a fortune in your backyard, don't give up! This kind of thing happens all the time.
The gift-giving gentleman isn't the only thing with the name Santa Claus
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Late Night with Seth Meyers premieres tonight—which means it’s the perfect time to learn a little bit about the Weekend Update alum.
Banishment from Rome was many things—a political trick, an act of revenge, and a terrible verdict even its best citizens fell prey to. When you own much of the known world, it’s easy to stick someone in a corner. Here are five people the Romans booted.
If the Olympic Committee handed out medals for unpredictable moments, these ones would have scored gold.