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Kit Harington Reveals Favorite Day on 'Game of Thrones'—and His Favorite Co-Star

In the HBO video series "The Cast Remembers," the Jon Snow actor recalled his nerves on his first day on set—and his favorite co-star.

A 92-Year-Old Colorado Man Has Donated Close to 50 Gallons of Blood

Loveland, Colorado resident Ron Reidy has been donating for so long he's not quite sure when he started. His generosity may have saved up to 1200 lives.

Game of Thrones Fan Argues Direwolves’ Names Hint at the Starks’ Fates

One dedicated 'Game of Thrones' fan is making the case that names of the Stark kids’ direwolves seem like a pivotal spoiler for the family's fate.

Unraveling the History of Human Hair

Archaeologists and geneticists are looking at how human hair, and its countless hair types, evolved over millennia. Their research could shed light on the habits of our ancestors.

Event Horizon Telescope collaboration et al.

First-Ever Photo of a Black Hole Unveiled

The moment astronomy and sci-fi lovers have long awaited is finally here. That's an actual black hole you're looking at.

25 Classic Books That Have Been Banned

In time for National Library Week 2019, the American Library Association has put together a list of classic books that have been the target of censorship.

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Abandoned Fort on a Private Island in New York Has Hit the Market for Less Than $1 Million

Located in the middle of Lake Champlain, the fort comes with the private island it's situated on, too.

How Medieval History Could Lead Sansa and Tyrion to the Iron Throne on Game of Thrones

If the Lannisters and the Starks are modeled on the Lancasters and Yorks, then perhaps we shouldn't be looking for Daenerys Targaryen and Jon Snow to rule after all.

How the Truth About Jon Snow's Parents Could Lead Varys to Kill Daenerys in Game of Thrones

Finding out that Jon Snow was the rightful heir to the Iron Throne was arguably one of the biggest shocks in Game of Thrones history for fans.

10 High Valyrian Phrases All Westerosi Tourists (and Game of Thrones Fans) Should Know

From "Can I take a picture with a dragon?" to "Does the Iron Bank have an ATM?," these are the High Valyrian phrases 'Game of Thrones' fans need to master before they head to Westeros.

Game of Thrones Theory Suggests A Surprising Reason the Night King Might Be After Jon Snow

What if Jon Snow truly is the prince that was promised ... but he was promised to the Night King?

Okilly Dokilly, a Ned Flanders-Inspired Metal Band, Just Made Their Simpsons Debut

The members of Okilly Dokilly wear matching green sweaters and sing Ned Flanders quotes. Their heavy metal single "White Wine Spritzer" was just featured on 'The Simpsons.'

The Entire Town of Story, Indiana—Population 3—Is For Sale

Once a vibrant community, Story, Indiana is home to just three people and four dogs today. Now the whole town is up for sale.

Avengers: Endgame Theory Argues Core Avenger Will Die Early On

Could we be forced to say goodbye to one of our most beloved Avengers before the first act is even over? A new theory says yes.

Emilia Clarke Recalls Crying on Her First Day of Filming Game of Thrones

The Mother of Dragons looks back on her time filming 'Game of Thrones,' and why her first day on the set was a little rough.

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Inside the World's Only Public Collection of Mechanical Puzzles

Here, you'll find every kind of mechanical puzzle imaginable, from vanish puzzles to dexterity puzzles to "impossible" puzzles.

Game of Thrones Fan Theory Argues The Night King Built the Wall

Out of all the characters in 'Game of Thrones,' The Night King is probably the epic series' most mysterious.

Kids Whose Parents Read to Them Hear Up to 1.4 Million More Words

If you read one short book to your kid per day, they'll enter kindergarten knowing 290,000 more words than kids whose parents didn’t read to them. The gap is even wider for kids who hear five books per day.

Why a Rare Coca-Cola Bottle Could Sell for Over $100,000 at Auction

Coca-Cola collectors are salivating over a one-of-a-kind prototype glass bottle that the company ordered destroyed in the early 20th century. Now, it's up for auction and expected to fetch an eyebrow-raising price.

Everything You Need to Know About Free Cone Day at Ben & Jerry's

Ben & Jerry's first handed out free ice cream to customers in 1978. Here's what you need to know before participating in this year's Free Cone Day.

How Queen Victoria Almost Learned the Ending to Charles Dickens's Unfinished 'The Mystery of Edwin Drood'

Charles Dickens died without revealing the ending of his last book, "The Mystery of Edwin Drood." But he came close to sharing the secret with Queen Victoria.

8 Surprising Facts About Diana Ross

The celebrated recording artist recently turned 75. We run down some of the lesser-known facts about the life of a music legend.

How Realistic Are the Most Exciting Movie Stunt Scenes? An Interactive Guide Breaks Them Down

We hate to be the bearers of bad news, but your beloved Indiana Jones probably would have died a long time ago.

12 Out-of-This-World Facts About 2001: A Space Odyssey

Stanley Kubrick’s epic sci-fi film marked a watershed moment in filmmaking. Today, more than 50 years after its release, its impact and influence is still felt.

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