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In 1998, Cher reinvented herself yet again—and forever changed the way hit songs were made—with “Believe.“

Holiday tipping can be a little complicated.

You can, but the USPS actually prefers that you don’t. Here’s why.

In German, the word for ‘gloves’ translates as “hand shoes.”

Germany is the land of Oktoberfest, Christmas markets, and super literal compound words like Glühbirne (“glow pear,” a.k.a. “lightbulb”) and Baumwolle (“tree wool,” otherwise known as cotton).

Subscribers to the Amazon Prime Video have access to some of the best horror movies. Here’s what to watch when you’re in the mood for something spooky.

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A scene from 'Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget' (2023).

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Christian Krohg, ‘Leif Erikson Discovering America,’ (1893)

Leif Erikson's foray into America began over a thousand years ago—long before Columbus's 1492 journey.

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Amazon's many price fluctuations can be confusing.

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Before you talk turkey this Thanksgiving, find out what we know about the phrase’s meaning and origins.

Forget about trying to nab any of these records.

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Peter Mayhew (Chewbacca), Anthony Daniels (C-3PO), Harrison Ford, and Carrie Fisher in 'Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back.'

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There can never be too many shades of brown on your Thanksgiving table.

Popovers make a delicious alternative—or supplement—to the classic stuffing and rolls served with a traditional turkey dinner.

Anthony Burgess had difficulty creating his slang dictionary.

Penguin Books commissioned the work in 1965, but the "A Clockwork Orange" author only completed several hundred entries before discarding the project.

These unique gifts for cat lovers, dog lovers, and horse lovers will add some animal-themed joy to your loved one’s life this holiday season.

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Those frilly paper caps on your turkey's legs have been called “turkey frills,” “turkey booties,” and even “turkey panties.” Here’s where they came from.

‘Little Women’ author Louisa May Alcott was also an early suffragette who fought against slavery and registered women to vote.

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Alex Garland‘s directorial debut contains what might be the most dense, obscure in-joke in cinema history.

This digital art piece from Thomas Blanchard set to Chopin’s Nocturne Op. ,9 No. 2 is oddly soothing.

All five answers to the questions below have something in common. Can you figure it out?

Deck the halls—whenever you feel like it.

A little wreath can go a long way.

There's much more to the Wyoming landmark than what you saw in ’Close Encounters of the Third Kind.’

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Should You Tip Your Mail Carrier During the Holidays?

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When ‘Clockwork Orange’ Author Anthony Burgess Wrote a Slang Dictionary

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Why Is My Turkey Wearing Frilly Paper Hats On Its Legs?

10 Fascinating Facts About Louisa May Alcott

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