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While you might not know their names, you certainly know their influence. Read our list of female revolutionaries, including Charlotte Corday, Kathleen Neal Cleaver, and more.

Having pets doesn’t mean sacrificing the well-being of your Christmas tree. There are easy measures you can take to keep your Christmas tree pet-proof.

Miley Cyrus performing as Hannah Montana

You know you dreamed of drawing the Disney Channel logo with the wand.

The English language is bursting with colorful expressions that come from strange and surprising places—and many of them once had literal meanings that the general public has long since forgotten.

‘Salem’s Lot’ by Stephen King, ‘Ragtime’ by E.L. Doctorow

These books are still relevant and worth the read, even 50 years later.

Check out some of the most stunning places in the country without breaking the bank.

’Tis the season to learn how to say “Merry Christmas” in many languages.

Being an astronaut or ice cream truck driver isn’t as glamorous as it seemed when you were young.

Charles Dickens wrote more merry tales than just 'A Christmas Carol.'

Such was the success of 'A Christmas Carol' that the four festive stories Dickens published after it—some overlooked classics, others critical flops and missteps—have since largely become eclipsed by their better-known predecessor.

Aging might seem scary, but you probably don’t have all of the facts.

The family photos people now send in the mail are much less creepy than the Christmas cards of yore.

The mountain Mt. Everest with a white cloud on top

Breaking down the truth behind common Mount Everest beliefs.

‘A Man Called Ove’ by Fredrik Backman, ‘A Psalm for the Wild-Built’ by Becky Chambers, and ’84, Charing Cross Road’ by Helene Hanff.

No matter your favorite genre, you can find surprisingly uplifting books amongst the darkness.

Travel to these stunning locations to live out your Disney dreams, from Ireland to Spain and more.

Were the 1970s a low-tech era? And did everyone actually hate disco?

There are a lot of misconceptions about the Arctic, from the whole concept of the North Pole, to the number of penguins who live there.

Love horses? Mark your calendar for December 13.

Whether you're a holiday fanatic who wants even more reason to celebrate the month or a Scrooge with a burning desire to buck tradition, we've got plenty of offbeat observances to put on your December calendar.