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Read Roald Dahl’s Heartbreaking 1986 Letter About the Importance of Vaccinations

Two of Roald Dahl’s books are dedicated to his daughter, Olivia, who died from measles complications in 1962.

Imagine watching Lady Gaga belt out "Shallow" from A Star Is Born with Sandringham House in the background.

Queen Elizabeth II’s Sandringham Estate Is Becoming a Drive-In Movie Theater (For One Weekend Only)

So, who here had “Watching ‘Toy Story’ at Queen Elizabeth II’s country house” on their 2020 bingo card?

The Draconid, Taurid, and Orionid Meteor Showers Are Coming This Fall

In October and early November, the Draconid, Taurid, and Orionid meteor showers will light up the night skies.

Jakoś to Będzie: Poland's Anti-Hygge Approach to Happiness

The next time you feel hopeless, say "jakoś to będzie"—a Polish phrase that translates to "things will work out in the end."

The Clash—Joe Strummer, Paul Simonon, Mick Jones, and Nicky 'Topper' Headon—in New York in 1978.

10 Facts About The Clash's 'London Calling'

Rolling Stone named 'London Calling,' the landmark third album by English rockers The Clash, #1 on its list of the 100 Best Albums of the 1980s—and with good reason.

Our brains may be wired to recognize that shapes can indicate danger.

The Reason Why Road Signs Have Different Shapes

Traffic signs come in a variety of shapes. The Department of Transportation thinks your brain will recognize that some of them mean more danger than others.

5 Things You No Longer See in Driver's Ed

The majority of American teenagers once learned how to drive in driver's ed. Today, you won't find these staples of highway safety instruction in the classroom.

Airplane fuel sometimes needs to be jettisoned.

The Reason Why Fuel Dumped From an Airplane Doesn't Reach the Ground

Planes sometimes need to dump fuel to keep their weight down for a safe emergency landing. Here's why it doesn't hit anything.

A fallen statue of Lenin next to the Mogoşoaia Palace.

What Happens to the Racist Statues and Monuments That Are Removed? Many Find Their Way to Germany’s Citadel Museum

At the Citadel Museum in Germany, monuments to oppressive figures and regimes are displayed in a different context than what was originally intended.

Dogs use physical contact for a lot of the same reasons humans do.

The Reason Dogs Put Their Paws on You

Dogs like to rest a paw on their owners for a number of reasons, but establishing dominance isn't one of them.

Looking to Up Your Harry Potter Game? You Can Take Virtual Classes at Hogwarts for Free

You can't spend the upcoming school year at Hogwarts Castle, but this collection of free online classes offers the next-best thing.

Skillet vs. Sauté Pan: What’s the Difference?

Ironically, a skillet is better for sautéing than a sauté pan is. (But sauté pans have their own skill set.)

Paddington mid-adventure in Paddington 2 (2018).

50 Perfect Movies, According to Rotten Tomatoes

Yes, ‘Citizen Kane’ is in Rotten Tomatoes’s 100% Club. So are ‘Paddington 2’ and ‘The Terminator.’

"What did I tell you about the elbows, Susie?"

Why Is It Considered Rude to Eat With Your Elbows on the Table?

Even Emily Post, the queen of table manners, sometimes graced the tabletop with her elbows. What gives?

More than 15 percent of North Dakota's hard-working population lives in Fargo.

The 25 Hardest-Working States in America

According to a new survey, the very middle of America is chock-full of workaholics, from North Dakota to Texas.

If the owner of this computer is from Arkansas, they're about to Google "Little Debbie cakes."

The Strange Things Each State Is Googling Right Now

States have spent the coronavirus pandemic picking up some pretty eclectic quarantine activities, to say the least.

Uphold democracy and maybe make a few hundred dollars, too.

There's a Shortage of Poll Workers in 2020. Here's How You Can Become One

Election Day 2020 is less than two months away, and you can help things run smoothly (and probably get paid for it).

The Psychological Reason You’re Feeling So Unfocused—And What To Do About It

Feeling listless, tired, and out of it? Here are some tips for reducing cumulative stress and anxiety, collectively called your 'allostatic load.'

Mattel Is Releasing a New Day of the Dead Barbie Doll for 2020

This season’s ‘Día de Muertos’ Barbie doll promises to be the crown jewel of every Barbie collection.

Al Pacino is (still) all in the family in The Godfather: Part III (1990).

'The Godfather: Part III' Is Getting a Do-Over—and a New Ending

The closing chapter in Francis Ford Coppola's mafia saga trilogy was met with mixed reviews in 1990. Coppola believes this new version is better.

Loch Ness Monster statue in Inverness, Scotland

Cryptid Currency: How the Loch Ness Monster Became a Force in Scotland’s Economy

Through cruises, museums, and other tourist attractions, the Loch Ness Monster adds roughly £41 million to Scotland's economy in a typical year.

This Pink Power Ranger My Little Pony Toy Is the '90s Crossover of Our Dreams

The new Morphin' My Little Pony doll from Hasbro reimagines the pink Power Ranger as a member of the My Little Pony gang.

Elvis Presley in concert in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on April 27, 1977.

5 Bizarre Elvis Presley Concert Appearances

Elvis Presley spent a portion of his later years behaving somewhat erratically during his live performances, insulting his back-up singers and even changing lyrics to lash out at the hotel hosting him.

Don't let a stuck jar lid deter your dinner plans.

6 Simple Ways to Open a Stuck Jar Lid

When twisting open a jar lid feels impossible, try these simple tricks before resorting to ordering takeout.

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