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The FDA Has Approved the First At-Home COVID-19 Test Kit—Here's What You Need to Know About It

A new at-home test for COVID-19 can provide results in 30 minutes.

The FDA Has Approved the First At-Home COVID-19 Test Kit—Here's What You Need to Know About It

The Thoughtful Reason Behind Queen Elizabeth II's Bright Wardrobe

DANIEL LEAL-OLIVAS, AFP/GETTY IMAGES; JOHN STILLWELL, WPA POOL/GETTY IMAGES; CHRIS JACKSON, GETTY IMAGES; JOHN STILLWELL, AFP/GETTY IMAGES; CHRIS JACKSON-POOL, GETTY IMAGES; ARTHUR EDWARDS, AFP/GETTY IMAGES; DAVID ROSE, WPA POOL/GETTY IMAGES; GARETH CATTERMOLE, GETTY IMAGES

The Thoughtful Reason Behind Queen Elizabeth II's Bright Wardrobe

5 World War I-Era Tips for Celebrating Thanksgiving in Strange Times

Thanksgiving Day menu from November 1917 at Fort D. A. Russell in Cheyenne, Wyoming.

5 World War I-Era Tips for Celebrating Thanksgiving in Strange Times

13 Playful Facts About the Toy Story Movies

Pixar

11 Fun Pop Culture Christmas Ornaments

Christmas ornaments for every pop culture passion.

7 Fascinating Facts About Henri Matisse

Alvin Langdon Coburn, Wikimedia Commons // Public Domain

Scientists Come Closer to Understanding COVID-19 'Cytokine Storms'

Science is closer to understanding what prompts severe COVID-19 illness.

13 Surprising Facts About Robert Pattinson

Robert Pattinson in The Devil All The Time (2020).

20 Facts About Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip's Wedding

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15 Amazing Gifts to Get the Ultimate Binge-Watcher in Your Life This Holiday Season

Hallmark/Tstars/Amazon

10 Customizable Gifts That Will Add a Personal Touch This Holiday Season

Why Neatly Carve Your Meat When You Can Shred It Like a Bear With These Handy Meat Shredders?

It's bear-y satisfying.

Kraft Is Selling Gluten-Free Mac and Cheese for the First Time

Kraft

The Queen’s Gambit Has Caused a Huge Surge in Chess Set Sales and Online Classes

Anya Taylor-Joy as Beth Harmon in The Queen’s Gambit (2020).

30 Strange Old-Timey Medical Treatments

Venesection on male patient by Cintio d'Amato, 1671