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The popular puzzle game grew out of a childhood activity played by inventor Leslie Scott and her brother.

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Though Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha was best known as the husband of Queen Victoria, his life before and beyond his royal marriage was just as fascinating.

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Claire Danes and Jared Leto star in My So-Called Life (1994).

On August 25, 1994, teenagers across the country were introduced to Angela Chase, Claire Danes's character in the beloved, albeit short-lived, teen drama 'My So-Called Life.'

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The college decision process is always tough, but Niche's annual rankings help make it easier for prospective students (and their parents).

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Pursuing extreme weather isn't for the faint of heart. Three professionals talk about tornadoes, hurricanes, and the perils of flying houses.

Jake Rossen


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The Pet Rock was the brainchild of copywriter Gary Dahl, who thought America needed a laugh during the largely humorless post-Vietnam and Watergate era.

Jake Rossen