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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.

6 Things Abraham Lincoln and Charles Darwin Had In Common

On February 12, 1809, two of the most revolutionary men of the 19th century were born ... and they had a lot more in common than a knack for growing epic beards.

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Vinnie Ream: The Teen Who Met With Abraham Lincoln for 30 Minutes Every Day

A teenage art prodigy managed to steal half an hour with Abraham Lincoln every day—for five months.

15 Memorable Oscar Firsts

For more than 90 years, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has rewarded excellence on the big screen—and they've seen plenty of historic firsts over the decades.

New Avengers Fan Theory Suggests Doctor Strange Was Stuck in a 5000-Year Time Loop

One Redditor crunched the numbers to figure out just how long it would take for Doctor Strange to watch more than 14 million possible outcomes in the Avengers's fight against Thanos—and how he might be able to use that time to their advantage.

How Gretna Green Became the Quickie Wedding Capital of 18th-Century Englanders

Nearly 5000 couples per year still tie the knot in Gretna Green, the verdant Scottish village that Jane Austen loved to write about.

5-Year-Old Logan Brinson Couldn't Find a Library Near Him—So He Opened One Himself

Five-year-old Logan Brinson opened Logan's Little Library—the first library in his village—on his front lawn last year. He plans to open a second location in May.

Do Mission Control Personnel Go Through as Many Simulations as Astronauts?

Mission control personnel go through a lot more simulations than astronauts. And they don't always go according to plan …

SeaWorld's Aquatica Orlando Becomes the World’s First Certified Autism-Friendly Water Park

SeaWorld's Aquatica water park in Orlando, Florida is now a certified autism center, with an autism-friendly guide that ranks rides based on how much they stimulate certain senses.

Royal Caribbean Wants to Pay Someone to Explore the World for a Month

The lucky recipient of this lucrative cruise ship job will get the chance to visit ports in six different countries and territories.

LEGO Pop-Up Bars Let You Build While You Drink

LEGO fans now have a watering hole to call their own. A new LEGO-themed pop-up bar is coming to several cities across the U.S.

Orson Welles Almost Played Darth Vader in Star Wars

Had things worked out differently, the ominous voice of Darth Vader could have sounded a lot like Charles Foster Kane's.

Daniel Radcliffe's Favorite Harry Potter Movie Isn't a Fan Favorite

Choosing a favorite Harry Potter movie kind of feels like picking a favorite child—you say you can’t pick favorites, but deep down you do. Leading man Daniel Radcliffe is no exception. Harry himself recently revealed his favorite of the franchise—and the

Brad Pitt promotes Ad Astra at the 2019 Venice Film Festival.

The Real Names of 30 Famous Actors

What's in a name? A lot if you're planning to make a mark in Hollywood. Which is why some of your favorite actors may not have been born with the name you know them by now.

A street in Mijas, located in Spain's Costa del Sol region.

The 15 Cheapest Vacation Spots for 2019

Planning a vacation doesn't have to mean breaking the bank. Here are 15 destinations around the world (and one in the U.S.!) where you'll get the most bang for your buck.

7 Songs That Aren't Quite as Romantic as They Sound

A quick reminder that just because a song has the word "love" in its title doesn't mean it's a love song. So be sure to listen to the lyrics before choosing "your song."

40 Surprising Facts About Your Favorite Romantic Comedies

Once again, Valentine’s Day is upon us. Why not spend the day binge-watching some of your favorite romantic comedies? Here are 40 fun facts to get you started.

Book Your Flight: Canada’s International Hair Freezing Competition Is Here

Since 2011, guests at Takhini Hot Pools have used the freezing weather in Canada to sculpt frozen hair styles that double as works of art.

10 Facts About The Beatles's 'The Ed Sullivan Show' Debut

On February 9, 1964, The Beatles—identified in a press release as a wildly popular quartet of English recording stars—performed on 'The Ed Sullivan Show' in New York City and changed the course of music history.

49 Iconic Couches From Your Favorite Sitcoms, in One Chart

From Frasier's Italian suede-upholstered sofa to the various 'Friends' couches that appeared on TV, this chart is the essential guide to sitcom seating.

14 Facts About William Tecumseh Sherman

With Civil War triumphs and business failures, Sherman remains a controversial figure to this day.

Carvel Created Pints of Fudgie the Whale and Cookie Puss Ice Cream for Valentine's Day

Two of Carvel's most iconic ice cream cakes, Fudgie the Whale and Cookie Puss, are available in pint form for a limited time—and only via delivery.

More Than 80 Percent of the Most Popular Novels Are Written by Men

Think of your top 10 favorite books. How many were written by women? According to one survey by Ranker, men named one book by a female author in their top 10. Women chose two.

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