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A Wrinkle-Free History of Iron-On Transfers for T-Shirts

Colorful T-shirts were made possible by iron-on transfers in the 1970s.

A Wrinkle-Free History of Iron-On Transfers for T-Shirts

A British Couple Is Raffling Off Their Calabrian Beach House in Italy—and Tickets Are Just $35 Apiece

Pizzo Calabro from above.

A British Couple Is Raffling Off Their Calabrian Beach House in Italy—and Tickets Are Just $35 Apiece

Every Upcoming Marvel Movie Release Date for 2021 and Beyond

Scarlett Johansson and Florence Pugh in Black Widow (2021).

Every Upcoming Marvel Movie Release Date for 2021 and Beyond

The Delectable History of Alabama White Barbecue Sauce

Alabama white sauce might look like ranch dressing, but it certainly doesn't taste like ranch dressing.

The Delectable History of Alabama White Barbecue Sauce

HBO Max’s Friends Reunion Special Finally Has a Release Date—And Some Exciting Guest Stars

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Interpol’s New App Allows Anyone to Help Track Down Stolen Art

The Parsonage Garden at Nuenen or Spring Garden by Vincent van Gogh, stolen from the Singer Laren museum in March 2020.

Dogs Can Donate Blood to Save the Lives of Their Fellow Canines, Too

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9 Fascinating Discoveries that Changed Our Understanding of Human Evolution

A replica of the Laetoli footprints discovered in Laetoli, Tanzania; The original footprints were dated to 3.6 million years ago.

5 Facts About Shirley Jackson

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'Budgie Smugglers': A Scandalous History of Speedos

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Common Misconceptions About Health and Wellness

Vitamin C won't save you from the sniffles.

You're Probably Not Cleaning Your Coffee Maker Enough

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For Sale: A Few Strands of Kurt Cobain’s Hair

Kurt Cobain during a Nirvana performance at the 1992 MTV Video Music Awards.

20 Behind-the-Scenes Facts About MTV’s The Challenge

The cast of 'The Challenge: All Stars' (2021) are ready to compete.

Steven Seagal's 'Bulletproof' Arizona Home Can Be Yours for $3.4 Million

Steven Seagal's Arizona property.

Science Shows Cats Love Even Imaginary Boxes

Luxury living.