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'The OA: Part II' will hit Netflix on March 22. The tagline? "No one survives alone." Here's everything you need to know about the second season of the hit show.

Erin McCarthy






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Theodor Seuss Geisel—who you probably know better by his pen name, Doctor Seuss—came into the world on March 2, 1904. In the more than 100 years since, he has changed it for the better for readers all over the planet.

Mark Mancini




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Your kidneys filter almost 50 gallons of blood a day to keep your whole body healthy. Read on for more facts about this crucial organ—including what causes kidney stones.

Emily Petsko


Marvel Studios 2018

It's a very good time for comic book movies, as Ryan Coogler's 'Black Panther' just proved with its three Oscar wins. Here are 14 other fantastic titles in the genre, all of which are streaming on a device near you.

Matthew Jackson


Warner Bros.

Joe Dante's dark comedy classic is partly responsible for the PG-13 rating. But that hasn't stopped WarnerMedia from turning it into a new animated series.

Jennifer M Wood




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Whether you’ve made the trek yourself or seen it on a postcard, the Grand Canyon is one of the most instantly recognizable sights in the United States. But how well do you really know the Colorado River’s most famous handiwork?

M. Arbeiter
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With their comical expressions and orange beaks full of fish, Atlantic puffins and their kin are some of the most recognizable birds on the planet. Read on for more puffin facts.

Colin Ainsworth