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There's a dark explanation behind those speedy responses.

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Never stare blankly at the tip line on your check again.

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The sequel, 'Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator,' could also be filmed for the first time.

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'Elf,' the Christmas comedy starring Will Ferrell as a human raised at the North Pole, is a certified holiday classic. But is sweet, innocent Buddy the Elf hiding a dark side?

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This is what you should use when all else fails.

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Prepare to be depressed.

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The DC Extended Universe's future looks bright.

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See how many you know.

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If your dog is spending hours tearing up the backyard, or attempting to burrow holes into your couch, you're no doubt anxious to find a way to make it stop.

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Not everything is awesome when you're trying to pass a LEGO noggin.

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If the classic 1983 holiday movie 'A Christmas Story' taught us anything, it’s to be wary of BB guns, mall elves, and flagpoles. More specifically: sticking your tongue on a frozen flagpole.

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It's not the wildest theory to emerge.

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These wintry weapons will help you win any snowball fight.

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It's expected to fetch as much as $60,000.

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Rudolph could have been Rollo or Reginald the Red-Nosed Reindeer. (Romeo and Rodney were also in the running.)

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They're great for hiking or relaxing at home.

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It's an exciting time to be a Marvel fan.

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"And it burns burns burns, that ring of fire ..."

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Pastrami sandwiches will cost less than $1.

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A series of dime store turtles eventually led him to The Iron Throne.