Beatrix Potter was a bestselling author, a world-famous illustrator, and a talented naturalist ... but she still disappointed her mom.

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Three years after the paranormal hit aired its series finale on Syfy as that network's longest-running reality show, 'Ghost Hunters' is coming back on August 21st (though this time to A&E).
The Airbnb listing for the Dog Bark Park Inn B&B in Cottonwood, Idaho, says it all: “Stay in a giant dog! That's right, it’s a beagle-shaped one-unit inn where being in this doghouse is a good thing and comfortable to boot!”
Feeling stressed? You’re not alone. But mowing the lawn could help, as can having a laugh. Science says so.
Sophie Turner was just 13 years old when she took on the role of Sansa Stark in 'Game of Thrones.' In a new interview, she revealed how closely she related to Sansa's journey—and made one final prediction about where the character ended up.
For many people, having a pet is basically the equivalent of having a child. So it's important to live in a place where your fur babies feel welcome.
August's full moon is called a sturgeon moon. Here's what you need to know to make the most of the celestial event on August 15.
The six-word story "For Sale, Baby Shoes, Never Worn" is one of the best-known works attributed to Ernest Hemingway—but he probably didn't write it.
The new species, dubbed 'Crossvallia waiparensi,' waddled the Earth some time between 66 and 56 million years ago.
While 'Stranger Things' season 3 ended on a particularly bittersweet note, the sneaky post-credits scene gave us all some hope for what's to come.
This year, Olive Garden is offering a Never-Ending Pasta Pass that's truly never-ending. For $500, you can get unlimited pasta, soup, salad, and breadsticks for life.
Do New Yorkers prefer 'Friends' or 'The King of Queens'? Do Californians have an allegiance to 'The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air'? A new survey found out.
If these 'Saved By the Bell' fan theories are to be believed, murderers, eco-terrorists, a famous tech billionaire, and one foul-mouthed superhero could be wandering the halls of Bayside High.
Your next flight may include a mini horse riding in coach, thanks to new service animal guidelines released by the Department of Transportation.
Best Friends Animal Society hopes that the other 49 states will follow Delaware’s new standard by 2025.
That naughty bunny who got caught sneaking into Mr. McGregor’s garden was based on Beatrix Potter's own pet rabbit.
Roughly 80 percent of books published in the U.S. between 1923 to 1964 never extended their copyrights. Now many of them are available to download for free.
The furry, mostly harmless creatures are looking for love—and hoping their mates don’t eat them after they find it.
A few days ago, Twitter user Eyes on Cinema posted a 39-second clip of football-star-turned-<em>The </em><em>Goonies</em>-actor John Matuszak’s makeup test for Sloth.
The music festival still carries a wealth of cultural relevance. Fans have a middle-aged farmer to thank for it.
With Rome’s new preservation rules, Audrey Hepburn would’ve had to take her ice cream elsewhere in ‘Roman Holiday.’
For diners who want to reduce their waste while eating out, California just passed a law that makes it safer to use personal containers for restaurant leftovers.
One Redditor is making a pretty interesting case about a surprising new villain for the upcoming season: our super-powered hero, Eleven.