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10 Vocab Words from ‘The Big Lebowski’

Lebowski isn't just a comedy about the misadventures of a lovable stoner—the movie uses sophisticated words and concepts for some intellectual humor. Use any of these 10 words in casual conversation, and you can hold your head up high.

9 Pointlessly Expensive Items You Can Buy

Some expensive stuff that people choose to spend their money on—jet skis and yachts, or really anything water-based—is pretty cool. But things are weird ... and then some are just absurd.

10 Really Weird Pieces of Classical Music

Classical music seems to have a reputation for being straight-laced, stuffy, and obsessed with rules. But over the centuries, hundreds of composers have tested the boundaries of musical expression in strange and unique ways. Here are ten prime examples.

14 Things We Learned from Bill Murray's Reddit AMA

His answers to user questions are equal parts delightful and thoughtful.

11 of the Professor's Best Inventions on Gilligan's Island

Russell Johnson, the actor who portrayed Professor Roy Hinkley on Gilligan's Island, passed away on January 16 at the age of 89. In honor of the man who will forever live on in pop culture history as the person we'd most like to get trapped on a desert is

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5 Things You Might Not Know About John DeLorean

John DeLorean tried to revolutionize car manufacturing. Instead, his vehicle wound up as a punchline in 'Back to the Future.'

15 Things to Know About Popeye on His 85th Anniversary

It was 85 years ago today that one of comics' most famous sailors made his debut . . . and spinach has never been the same.

10 Movies that Premiered at Sundance 20 Years Ago

Since 1978, the Sundance Film Festival has been a launching point for independent filmmakers and a staple of American cinema.

5 Writers Who Took Romantic Revenge in Print

Rather than forgive and forget, these wordsmiths used their poison pens to deliver a healthy dose of literary revenge.

8 Great Unfinished Masterpieces

Some creators say a work of art is never finished, merely abandoned. Others would point out that seriously, these aren’t finished.

11 Inscriptions on Buildings That Tell It Like It Is

Most inscriptions favor fancy Latin proverbs and religious scripture, but sometimes people get creative.

5 Famous Nerdfighters

The Nerdfighter movement has recruited more than a few celebrities into its ranks, such as athletes, scientists, and statesmen.

14 Quotes About Writing from John Green

John Green’s led a remarkable life, and he’s never shied away from offering advice to aspiring scribes and storytellers of all ages. Here are 14 of his best pointers.

11 Embarrassing Incidents Caused By Mascots

This week the Chicago Cubs unveiled a new mascot, Clark. While the Cubs described him as "a young, friendly Cub who can’t wait to interact with our other young Cubs fans," the Internet focused on his lack of pants. But give Clark a break! Unlike these mas

6 Common Foods Re-Made With Bugs

Western cultures often frown on the practice of eating insects of any sort. But for reasons ranging from health and wellness to eco-friendliness, foodies the world over have tried punching up everyday dishes with creepy-crawly ingredients. Hey, at least t

11 Desserts That Changed the World

11 Ways to Handle a Heckler

Let’s take a look at some different ways a comedian can deal with an unruly audience member.

11 Delightful 19th-Century Australian Slang Terms

You won't find crikey in this book, but there are plenty other weird and wonderful terms work incorporating into everyday conversation.

11 Notable Actors' Screen Tests for Famous Roles

Thanks to the miracle of concept art and screen tests, there’s an alternate dimension of blockbusters where Nic Cage was Superman, Jeremy Sisto has Leonardo DiCaprio’s career, and a Sam Kinison biopic dominated the box office.

11 Hotels With Exciting Past Lives

In their previous lives, these hotels were banks, brothels, and more.

11 Outrageous Moments in Niagara Falls Barrel-Riding

For decades, thrill-seekers have fought the odds and common sense by going over the world’s most famous waterfalls in rickety containers—a trip that has claimed several lives.

4 Russian Travel Tips for Visiting America

A guide for visitors trying to navigate the peculiarities of American life.

5 Color Illusions and Why They Work

Think colors are objective facts? Think again! Color is more subjective than you might expect—it’s really all in your head. These illusions show you how.

12 New Words Added to the Oxford English Dictionary in 2013

The OED upped its entry count with three updates last year—here's a snapshot retrospective of the words committed to dictionary immortality in 2013.

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