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This man is so good at using Google Docs that he doesn't even need both hands.

13 Handy Tips, Tricks, and Hacks for Using Google Docs

From helpful keyboard shortcuts to adding handwritten signatures, these tips will make you a Google Doc wizard.

24 Puzzling Parenting Tips From the 1800s

From baby cages to giving children opium-laced substances, here are some parenting tips from the 1800s you definitely want to avoid.

Ireland's Great Famine in the 1840s struck a chord with the Choctaw people, who were well-acquainted with starvation, poverty, and oppression.

Ireland Is Repaying a Famine-Era Generosity by Donating Millions to Native Americans Fighting COVID-19

In 1847, while still recovering from the Trail of Tears, the Choctaw Nation sent money to Ireland during the Potato Famine. Ireland never forgot.

This 500-Piece Black and White Gradient Puzzle Is Your Next Quarantine Project

If you think puzzles should be slightly tortuous, this gradient jigsaw puzzle from Areaware is for you.

Getting to visit Platform 9 3/4 from your couch is a different kind of magic.

Take of Virtual Tour of Harry Potter’s London

Strolling through Diagon Alley without having to leave your comfiest armchair is its own kind of magic.

The Owners of The Conjuring House Are Hosting a Haunted Livestream

Cory and Jennifer Heinzen are quarantined inside the house that inspired 'The Conjuring,' and for one week, they're inviting the public to join them virtually.

Orson Welles seemingly met most of the 20th century's most famous figures, from Marilyn Monroe to Adolf Hitler.

When Orson Welles Met Adolf Hitler

In a talk show appearance in 1970, the famous filmmaker recalled how he found himself at a dinner party with the leader of the "minority party of nuts" known as the Nazis.

Free up some precious refrigerator real estate.

20 Foods You Don’t Need to Refrigerate

If your fridge is quickly reaching capacity, read this list of foods that can be stored at room temperature before your next grocery run.

A 1910 postcard depicts the Modern Woodmen of America sanatorium in Colorado Springs, Colo.

The Tiny Tuberculosis Huts of Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs boasts fresh, dry air and abundant sunshine—just what tuberculosis patients of the late 19th century needed.

Consider a storm yet another reason to procrastinate on your dishes.

You Should Never Wash Dishes During a Thunderstorm—Here’s Why

Doing the dishes during a thunderstorm leaves you vulnerable to electrical shock the same way taking a shower does.

This Labrador Retriever is on top of the list, and she knows it.

The 20 Most Popular Dog Breeds in America, According to the American Kennel Club

Pembroke Welsh Corgis have finally cracked the top 10, possibly because ‘The Crown’ made them cool again.

Daniel Radcliffe, David Beckham, and More to Narrate Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone

Most of the narrators are part of the Harry Potter franchise, but some—like David Beckham—are just big fans.

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7 of the Creepiest Board Games From Your Childhood

Game night became fright night for players sitting around some of these forgotten board games, including one that "bit" players on the finger.

Why Are So Many Farmhouses Painted White?

The reasons why whitewashing farmhouses became a popular trend among colonial homeowners, especially those who lived in humid climates, go far beyond aesthetics.

You'd have to guess what your coworker was eating for lunch based on smell and sound alone.

Cubicles Could Make a Big Comeback

As companies look to safely bring employees back to offices after the coronavirus pandemic, cubicles could once again be king.

Bees are dying at an alarming rate, and murder hornets could make it even worse.

Murder Hornets: 5 Things We Know So Far

These giant hornets of Japan and other parts of Asia have been spotted in North America—and that's bad news for bees.

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Explore 4.5 Million Objects in the British Museum's Digital Archives

Customize your own virtual tour of the British Museum by exploring and downloading high-resolution images of its most precious items.

The boy wizard's best trick: making money disappear from your wallet.

A Super-Sized Harry Potter Funko Pop! Is Coming Soon

The towering boy wizard stands at an impressive 18 inches tall, making him a formidable adversary for the 4-inch Voldemort.

Actor Rainn Wilson attends a party at the 2019 Toronto Film Festival.

Q&A: Rainn Wilson On Social Distancing, The Office, Pet Zonkeys, and Which Bears are Best

For more than 10 years, 'The Office' star Rainn Wilson has been fostering human connections via the internet through SoulPancake. Now, he's hosting 'Hey There, Human,' a daily Instagram Live series that is exactly the kind of show the world needs right no

New Baby Yoda Funko Pop! Brings Mando Along for the Ride

You can now own Funko Pop! dolls of The Child (a.k.a. Baby Yoda) holding a cup, hovering in his crib, and eating a frog.

Alessandra Mussolini, the granddaughter of Benito Mussolini.

What the Descendants of 8 Controversial Historical Figures Are Doing Today

You can learn a lot about your family through genealogy, and you can’t hide from your past! (Especially if you’re on the cover of 'Playboy.')

Johannes Vermeer's Girl With a Pearl Earring, circa 1665.

Researchers Discover New Details In Vermeer’s Girl With a Pearl Earring

Some scholars believe Vermeer’s enigmatic subject was abstract, but a new investigation suggests she might’ve been a real model.

See What Happens When an AI Program Creates New (Mostly Nonsensical) Memes

If you're looking for a way to waste time online, this AI tool is capable of churning out thousands of random memes.

Lucha libre wrestler El Hijo del Soberano sews masks for the coronavirus pandemic.

This Lucha Libre Wrestler Is Sewing Masks Instead of Costumes During the Coronavirus Pandemic

Luchadore El Hijo del Soberano had to give up his ring duties during the coronavirus shutdown. Now he's making wrestling-inspired masks to protect the public.

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