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First Edition Copy of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone Sells for $90,000

The rare, first edition copy of book one of J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series was purchased for $90,000 by a private bidder on Wednesday.

9 Classic Movies Directed by Women

Let Elizabeth Weitzman, author of the new book 'Renegade Women in Film & TV,' take you on a tour of Hollywood's most groundbreaking women-helmed pictures.

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George R.R. Martin Says the Ending of Game of Thrones Won't Be the Same as His Books

David Benioff and D.B. Weiss have had to stray from George R.R. Martin’s vision a bit due to the lack of finished material, but they’ve known the author’s planned ending to the series since day one.

Millennial Reading Habits Are Surprisingly Traditional

They may have grown up in a digital world, but Millennial reading habits are traditional: they prefer print books, are keeping bookstores alive, and love visiting libraries.

What Are Skin Tags (And How Do You Get Rid of Them)?

Skin tags look super weird, but they're usually totally benign. Here's where they come from, and how to get rid of them.

11 Things You Might Not Know About Now That's What I Call Music!

The 'Now That's What I Call Music!' compilation series has sold over 250 million copies worldwide since it debuted in 1983. If you're a fan, you have a pig to thank.

Market Basket Promises Shoppers Its Stores Are ‘Ghost-Free’ After Sightings

The New England-based supermarket chain responded to social media posters who claimed to have seen a ghost in Victorian-era clothing near the frozen peas.

NASA Study Subjects Are Getting Paid $18,500 to Stay in Bed for Two Months

NASA and ESA are testing the effectiveness of artificial gravity by paying 24 lucky volunteers to stay in bed all day.

A Florida Neighborhood Is Being Invaded by Poisonous Cane Toads

Also known as the bufo toad, this non-native species is out in force and posing a significant threat to pets.

This Balanced Bowl-Colander Hybrid Saves Time and Water

Instead of dirtying a separate bowl and strainer to wash and prepare your fruits, beans, and pasta, you can rinse and serve them from the same vessel.

15 Facts About Quantum Leap

Though it wasn’t a ratings juggernaut, the time travel sci-fi adventure series still maintains a dedicated cult following.

That Email You Didn’t Reply To? The Sender Could Be Tracking It—Here’s How to Find Out

With a special email tracking service, senders can see if you opened their email and chose not to respond. Here's how to stop that from happening and continue to ignore your emails in peace.

Madame Tussauds Is Now Letting Guests Book Sleepover Parties

Are you brave enough to spend a night surrounded by lifelike mannequins at a wax museum? Here's your chance to prove it.

The eyes are printed onto marshmallow Peeps at the factory in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.

One Charitable Candy Lover Will Win an Exclusive Tour of the Peeps Factory

The Pennsylvania-based Peeps factory has never before been open to the public. Here's how to enter for your chance to win.

Kit Harington Needed a Safe Word to Film One Famous Game of Thrones Scene

Any 'Game of Thrones' fan knows the scene. But one major question remains: What was Kit's safe word?

Iceland Is Closing Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon

Visitors to Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon in Iceland nearly doubled after Justin Bieber shot a music video there—but is the pop star really to blame for the site's closure?

American astronaut Joseph Tanner on a space walk in 2006

NASA Is Canceling Its All-Female Spacewalk Due to Ill-Fitting Spacesuits

Astronauts Christina Koch and Anne McClain were set to make history this week. Now, only one of the women will be participating.

New Study Reveals Why Easter Island's Statues Are Positioned Along the Coast

One of the mysteries of Easter Island's moai statues is why islanders dragged them to the coast. Now, scientists think they may be markers for hidden water sources.

13 Fun Facts About 13 Going on 30

It's been nearly 15 years since Jennifer Garner and Mark Ruffalo did the "Thriller" dance to the amusement of audiences and the embarrassment of Ruffalo.

Avengers: Endgame's Final Runtime Reported to Be 182 Minutes, According to AMC Theaters

MCU fans better plan to wear their comfiest sweats and opt for the extra-large bucket of popcorn for this epic finale.

8 Gripping Facts About Hands Across America

The landmark charity event assembled nearly 5 million people on May 25, 1986 to raise awareness for hunger and homelessness.

How to Read the George R.R. Martin Books That Launched Game of Thrones for Free

If you aren't already using the Libby app, you'll want to download it immediately—especially if the A Song of Ice and Fire series has long been on your "to-read" list.

Scientists Built a LEGO 'Electrospinner' to Improve the Texture of Lab-Grown Meat

Scientists are getting closer to creating edible, slaughter-free meat. The only challenge is getting the texture just right. And that's where LEGOs come in.

America’s 10 Most Popular Dog Breeds

The American Kennel Club's list of the top 10 most popular dog breeds of 2018 shows that American pet owners love the classic breeds.

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