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Planning a Trip? Here's How to Keep Your Phone Clean Wherever You Go

If you're planning a COVID-conscious getaway this summer, here are some tips to keep your devices clean and keep yourself and others healthy.

The last lines from The Great Gatsby are also on F. Scott Fitzgerald's gravestone.

The Last Lines From 19 Popular Books

Celebrate National Book Lovers Day with the last lines from ‘The Great Gatsby,’ ‘Little Women,’ and 17 other classic novels.

Trader Joe's can signal that local real estate values are high.

Living Near a Trader Joe's Can Increase the Value of Your Home—Here's Why

Popular grocery chain Trader Joe's appears to be an indication of a prosperous neighborhood, with home values near locations steadily rising.

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The Home of the Svalbard Global Seed Vault Just Had Its Hottest Day Ever

Svalbard, Norway—where 1 million of the world's seed samples are held in a high-security facility—experienced record temperatures in July 2020.

It took them a while to agree on which podcast to listen to.

9 Expert Tips for Safe Road Trips This Summer

Planning a road trip during the coronavirus pandemic is a little more complicated—here’s how to hit the road safely.

American singer, actress, and activist Lena Horne circa 1947.

10 Amazing Facts About Lena Horne

With a multifaceted career that lasted more than 70 years, Lena Horne is many things to many people: a talented singer, one of the most famous actresses of Hollywood's Golden Age, and a tireless champion of civil rights.

9 Books That Predicted the Future

Some of these predictions came true in such eerie detail that you have to wonder though whether fiction is as fictitious as it claims.

17 Amazing Facts About Elvis Presley

Elvis Presley, the “King of Rock 'n' Roll,” is the legendary musician who melded country, gospel, and R&B influences to help revolutionize American pop culture.

Walter Matthau stars in The Taking of Pelham One Two Three (1974).

The 25 Best Movie Endings of All Time

Plenty of great movies have been derailed by lackluster endings, or endings that simply chicken out on the bold promises the rest of the film made to its audience. Thankfully for all of us, these are the ones that got it right.

Audrey Munson, America’s First Supermodel—And First Nude Movie Star

No matter what Manhattan neighborhood you’re in, there’s probably a sculpture of Audrey Munson nearby.

Are they sneakers ... or are they trainers?

12 Words With Very Different Meanings in the U.S. and the UK

According to the internet, it was George Bernard Shaw who said, “The United States and Great Britain are two countries separated by a common language.” Here are 12 common culprits that cause confusion.

Fever in the mornin', fever all through the night.

New Study Suggests That Raphael Died from Bloodletting and Pneumonia—Not Syphilis

Many have long believed that Italian painter Raphael’s excessive philandering led to his untimely death.

Why Do Dogs Chase Their Tails?

If you always respond to your tail-chasing dog with laughter and belly rubs, he might just be in it for the attention.

Sony's Wearable Air Conditioner Will Keep You Cool in Any Weather

This personal, portable air conditioner cools your body temperature by up to 23°F on hot summer days.

Highlander: The Series, starring Adrian Paul, was an international hit.

8 Facts About Highlander: The Series

'Highlander' ran from 1992 to 1998 and developed a cult following for its depiction of good-looking immortal beings lopping off each other's heads.

It's not Schitt's Creek, but it could be.

Tiny Ghost Town of Cleator, Arizona (Pop. 8) Can Be Yours for $1.25 Million

Cleator, Arizona, a former gold mining town, is home to a fake yacht club, eight humans, five dogs, and two grumpy cats.

The Brief, Bizarre Pro Wrestling Career of Andy Kaufman

In the early 1980s, provocative stand-up comic Andy Kaufman decided to pursue an unlikely career path as a pro wrestler. It made him the most hated man in Memphis.

Grave Error: A Man Attempting to Fake His Own Death Was Caught Because of a Typo

Robert Berger tried to avoid a jail sentence by forging a death certificate. Unfortunately, there is no such thing as the Office of Vital Statistics and Regsitry.

Cloth face masks can help slow the spread of coronavirus. But do they need filters, too?

Do Carbon Filters in Face Masks Offer More Protection Against Coronavirus?

A growing number of cloth face masks for sale online are offering a carbon or other type of filter. Do they help?

A scene from the Sunset Drive-In in Colchester, Vermont.

The 50 Best Drive-In Movie Theaters Across America

Nearly 90 years after the first drive-in movie theater opened, the al fresco cinema experience is officially in the midst of a comeback.

He's never gonna make you cry, unless you step on him with bare feet.

Brick Roll: LEGO Version of Rick Astley Is Never Gonna Give You Up in New Video

Brick Astley has all the ’80s swagger of Rick Astley, but with tiny, cylindrical hands and hardly any neck.

10 Facts About I'll Be Gone In the Dark

In 2006, Michelle McNamara began amateur-sleuthing cold cases. One of those cases was that of The Golden State Killer, a cold case she helped to crack, and which formed the basis of her 2018 book 'I’ll Be Gone in the Dark,' which is now an HBO docuseries.

Who let the dogs out? The New York State Senate, that's who.

New York Senate Passes Bill Banning Sale of Cats, Dogs, and Rabbits in Pet Stores

Legislators hope the bill will help put an end to puppy mills and encourage people to adopt rescue animals.

This Is the Way: Baby Yoda Tiki Mugs Are Here

Enjoy your favorite beverage with this beautiful ceramic Baby Yoda tiki mug based on the hit series 'The Mandalorian.'

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