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Jeff Bridges accepts the Best Actor Oscar for Crazy Heart during the 82nd Annual Academy Awards in 2010.

10 People Who Have Misplaced Their Oscars

Winning an Oscar is, for most people, a once-in-a-lifetime achievement ... So you'd think their owners would be a little more careful with them.

All Aboard! Mexico Is Now Home to an All-You-Can-Drink Tequila Train

Chug-a-lug: There's bottomless tequila (and snacks) aboard the Jose Cuervo Express from Guadalajara to Tequila.

The Best Chocolate Shop in All 50 States

When you need a particularly decadent treat, head to one of these chocolate shops (or their websites) to satisfy that sweet tooth. No holiday necessary.

A collection of Bob Dylan poems that was auctioned off by Christie's in 2005.

Bob Dylan's Lyrics, Poetry, and Prose Showcased at Chicago's American Writers Museum

Dylan's personal copy of "The Catcher in the Rye" is one of the rare items on display. In it, he wrote notes and drew doodles.

11 Photos From the Opportunity Rover's Mission on Mars

In 2004, the rover Opportunity landed on Mars. Originally intended to serve a mere 90-day mission, the rover instead beamed back scientific discoveries for more than a decade—and now its groundbreaking mission is over.

11 Squeaky-Clean Facts About Spit

Saliva is more important than you think: You need spit to taste, chew, swallow, and digest everything you eat. Your spit even fights tooth decay and cavities.

Cleveland’s National Weather Service Issued an Unofficial 'Small Dog Advisory’ Due to High Winds

Yes, there have actually been a few cases of little dogs being blown away in the past—but there are other reasons to take extra precautions this winter, too.

Full vs. Queen Mattress: What's the Difference?

A quick shopper's guide for telling the difference between queen and full mattresses, two of the most popular bed sizes.

The Peppa Effect: U.S. Kids Who Watch Peppa Pig Are Developing Slight British Accents

According to American parents, the children's show "Peppa Pig" is teaching kids to talk like the main character—but instead of complaining, they're loving the cute side effect.

11 Bizarre Things Done in the Name of Love

Flowers and chocolate are boring. Stealing a moon rock or setting your loved one's crotch ablaze? That's love.

The Reason Ariel's Red Hair Was a Problem for The Little Mermaid

'The Little Mermaid' helped reinvigorate Disney's animation arm when it came out in 1989. But not everyone was on board with Ariel's red locks.

Daniel Radcliffe Believes a Harry Potter Reboot is Inevitable

"I know I’m not the last Harry Potter I’m gonna see in my lifetime," said Daniel Radcliffe about the inevitability of a reboot.

7 of John Adams's Greatest Insults

John Adams had a reputation for articulate jabs and razor-sharp put-downs at the expense of his rivals and allies alike. Here are a few of his best zingers.

African Black Leopard Captured on Camera for the First Time in a Century

Will Burrard-Lucas's photographs, taken at night with a camera trap, may be the best images of an African black leopard ever captured.

Benjamin Franklin, whose ghost was said to have contributed some of the instructions for the New Motive Power

When 19th-Century Spiritualists Believed a "God Machine" Would Save Humanity

John Murray Spear said the spirits told him how to create a perpetual motion machine. But things didn't go quite according to plan.

Bioengineering Student Is Building Custom Prosthetic Arms From LEGO Bricks

Instead of following the instructions for LEGO sets, 19-year-old David Aguilar re-configures them to create custom robotic prosthetic limbs.

7 Words That Came About From People Getting Them Wrong

Whether it's pea, newt, or nickname, these words started out as other words entirely. Can you guess their original versions?

J.K. Rowling Has Some Regrets About Ron and Hermione's Relationship in Harry Potter

"I wrote the Hermione/Ron relationship as a form of wish fulfillment," the author said, before admitting that Harry and Hermione made more sense as a couple.

Game of Thrones Showrunners Will Develop Three Star Wars Movies

David Benioff and D.B. Weiss will unite two of Hollywood's most devoted fandoms when they set off for a galaxy far, far away.

15 Things You Didn't Know About Coco Chanel

Mademoiselle Coco Chanel built one of the most iconic brands in the world—and a LBD with a spritz of Chanel No. 5 is still considered fashion <em>du jour</em>.

Pipe layer Jannick Vestergaard and engineer Henning Nøhr hold up the sword they found.

A (Still-Sharp) Medieval Sword Was Pulled from a Sewer in Denmark

Archaeologists think the sword's owner may have been defeated in battle during the power struggles and strife that marked the medieval era.

4 Shocking Things That Happened in the Unaired Game of Thrones Pilot

For nearly a decade, we've heard stories about the epic HBO series' original pilot. Now the script has been uncovered.

Polar Bear Invasion in Arctic Russian Village Prompts State of Emergency

At least 52 polar bears have been spotted in Novaya Zemlya, an arctic region in Russia. Now some residents are afraid to let their children go outside.

The West Coast Is Preparing for Another Super Bloom

The Anza-Borrego desert's 2019 super bloom could start as early as late February and last through March—and will likely draw crowds by the thousands.

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