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Over the course of its history, chocolate has gone from a sacred beverage to a sweet treat.

Chocolate’s worldwide popularity streak has lasted centuries, but it wasn’t always the sweet, easily accessible treat we know today.

Michele Debczak




David Bowie, a.k.a. Ziggy Stardust, poses for the cover of his 'Pin Ups' album in 1973.

In showbiz, personality goes a long way. Personalities go even further. From Ziggy Stardust to Sasha Fierce, artists have used alter egos as a means of stepping outside of themselves, if only momentarily.

Kenneth Partridge






Self-cleaning ovens are meant to spare users the hassle of manual cleaning.

You may not use the self-cleaning feature on your oven. If you do, be aware that it gets very, very hot and can kill your pet bird. (Seriously.)

Jake Rossen