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A 9-Year-Old is Raising Thousands of Dollars to Outfit Police Dogs with Bulletproof Vests

Brady Snakovsky of Strongsville, Ohio is helping raise funds for K-9 dogs in need of protective vests.

Navy Sailor Who Was Killed During Pearl Harbor Is Finally Laid to Rest, 77 Years Later, On His 97th Birthday

Charles Gomez Jr. was 20 years old when he was killed in the Pearl Harbor attacks. On what would have been his 97th birthday, he was finally buried at home.

15 Fascinating Facts About Saving Private Ryan

Steven Spielberg's Oscar-winning WWII drama—which arrived in theaters more than 20 years ago—came together in a single day.

Upgrade Your Boxed Mac and Cheese With a Simple Ingredient Swap

A simple ingredient swap produces tangy, complex mac and cheese—without adding any time to the recipe on the box.

10 Facts About Dr. Seuss’s Oh, The Places You’ll Go!

Like square caps and billowing gowns, Dr. Seuss's 'Oh, the Places You’ll Go!' has become synonymous with graduation ceremonies.

Marvel Boss Is Reportedly Done Using Deaths for 'Shock Value'

In recent years, the Marvel Cinematic Universe has regularly been compared to HBO’s 'Game of Thrones,' as not even the most beloved characters have been immune to sudden deaths.

Collector Finds Rare Footage of The Beatles's Top of the Pops Performance in His Attic

In 1966, all four members of The Beatles performed on the BBC show 'Top of the Pops.' A few weeks later, they gave their last scheduled concert.

The Right Way to Pet a Dog, According to Veterinarians

Yes, that pup in the park is adorable. But there's a specific protocol you should follow when approaching dogs you haven't met before.

Someone Wound Up in the ER for Drinking Too Much Licorice Root Tea

Licorice root extract can lead to lowered potassium levels in the body, spiking blood pressure to dangerous levels.

What Makes a Pet an Emotional Support Animal?

An animal doesn't need to be a pig, a peacock, or something just as unconventional to qualify. What constitutes an emotional support animal has little to do with the pet itself and more to do with its owner.

The Reason We Celebrate Flag Day

Support for Flag Day, a sometimes-overlooked holiday, was ignited during the Civil War. But there was a commercial purpose behind it.

The 14 Coolest Drive-In Movie Theaters in America

At the peak of their popularity, America was home to 4000 drive-ins, but that number now hovers around the 355 mark. Here are a few of our personal favorites.

J.K. Rowling Had Planned for Hermione to Have a Sister in the Harry Potter Books

Fans likely missed a possible meaning behind Hermione’s words when she told Harry Potter and Ron Weasley, “Nobody in my family’s magic at all.”

5 Fascinating Facts About Josephine Baker

Josephine Baker was probably the closest thing the Jazz Age had to a mega-star. The Black actress/dancer was a worldwide celebrity and devoted civil rights activist who first rose to fame by dancing in a "skirt" of artificial bananas (and very little else

How to Slice a Tomato Without Crushing It

If you want your tomato slices to look as beautiful as they taste, make sure you're using the right tool to cut them.

15 Facts About The Very Hungry Caterpillar

Eric Carle's bright, beloved children's classic about an insatiable caterpillar has been collecting awards—and fans—since it was first published in 1969.

15 Facts About Dead Poets Society

Robin Williams's portrayal of John Keating was one of his iconic roles, and this drama about boys at a prep school in 1959 still endures.

13 Facts About Amadeus

Though much has been written about the life of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, the most entertaining look at the master composer's life might very well be Amadeus, Milos Forman's 1984 film about the artist's life (and rivalries).

The 10 Smartest Online Courses You Can Sign Up For in June 2019

Thanks to online education providers like edX, Udemy, and Coursera, you can take interesting classes at home with just a computer and an internet connection.

James Gandolfini, Edie Falco, Robert Iler, and Jamie-Lynn Sigler in The Sopranos

Tony Soprano's New Jersey Home Hits the Market for $3.4 Million

The sprawling 5600-square-foot home was used 30 to 50 times during filming of 'The Sopranos.' Owner Victor Recchia considers it less a real estate listing and more of a piece of television memorabilia.

Tom Hardy Was Considered to Play a Young Wolverine in the X-Men Series

Tom Hardy is an Oscar-nominated actor who entered the superhero universe with 'The Dark Knight Rises,' then starred in 'Venom.' But it turns out he was also in contention to play one of Marvel's most iconic characters.

Millie Bobby Brown Says She Knows How Stranger Things Ends

If even Eleven is scared, then we must be in for a very wild ride with the rest of 'Stranger Things.'

Everything You've Ever Wanted to Know About Donating Your Body to Science

From research labs to 'body farms' used by forensics students, here's where your donated cadaver might end up.

LEGO Releases Lunar Lander Module Set for Apollo 11's 50th Anniversary

The LEGO Creator Expert Apollo 11 Lunar Lander module set recreates many of the details of the original spacecraft in 1087 interlocking pieces.

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