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The Gen Z idol has been in the spotlight ever since her break-out role on Disney’s "Shake It Up."

From her status as a Kidz Bop alumna to the real meaning behind her name, there's probably a lot of facts about Zendaya that you don't know about.

Emily Malkowski
Queen Elizabeth II sometimes went by Sharon.

When she was trying to fly under the radar, Queen Elizabeth II went by the name ‘Sharon.’

Paul Anthony Jones








The busy 2010 Atlantic hurricane season shows Hurricane Karl west of the Yucatan Peninsula, Hurricane Igor east of Puerto Rico, and Hurricane Julia in mid-Atlantic.

The hurricane season officially runs from June 1 through November 30 each year. Here’s what you need to know about these destructive storms.

Dennis Mersereau










“Wake up, human!”

There are a few reason why your cat might be meowing late at night—we asked an expert how to stop the behavior.

Alexia Kontolemos




Smokey Robinson, Dolly Parton, and Bruce Springsteen.

You’ve hummed along to them in the car, belted them out in the shower, and performed them on karaoke night. But do you really know what the lyrics to even some of your favorite songs are talking about?

Jennifer M Wood, Ellen Gutoskey