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'The Kite Runner'—which was the first novel written in English by an Afghan author—started as a short story that was rejected by 'GQ' and 'Esquire.'
Queen Victoria’s 1838 coronation featured a very small ring and a very big fall.
On May 12, 1937, Princess Elizabeth—then just 11 years old—looked on as her father, King George VI, was crowned at Westminster Abbey. Little did she know that just 16 years later, she would be at the center of the exact same ceremony.
It's nearly summer—time to break out the salt and limes.
One big factor in the divergence of the accents is something called 'rhotacism.'
Once you’ve learned a few key things about your garden, you’ll know how often you should grab a hose and start watering.
For hundreds of years, the British royal family has indulged their sweet tooths and love of a stiff drink.
Everyone from Richard Scarry to Ian Fleming to Agatha Christie has had changes made to their books by their publishers long after they were released.
Japan’s highest mountain is also one of its most iconic landmarks.
The cartoon from Japan was perfect for an American audience--so long as producers edited out all the beheadings.
King Charles III will only get to don the iconic St. Edward’s Crown for a moment—here’s why.
If you bought too many strawberries at the farmers' market, make this simple cake.
ABC’s “Shark Tank” is a launching pad for entrepreneurs and their inventions. Check out 25 of the show’s most successful products, including Bombas socks, the Comfy, and more.
Here are the stories and meanings behind 25 words, names, and titles that you might not have realized actually stand for something.
Here are some fascinating facts about the ‘Star Wars’ universe—any one of which makes a perfect response the next time someone says “May the 4th be with you.”
There are nine dots hidden in this optical illusion, but it's impossible to see them all at once.
Writers strikes have a major impact on TV and film production, as the most recent strike—which began on May 2, 2023—has made clear.