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From their employment rate to the number of hours worked, the residents of these American cities have the strongest work ethic, according to a new report.
If you live in a northern state like Wisconsin, Minnesota, or Maine, you have a good chance of catching the Northern Lights on Wednesday, February 27.
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.
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.
The next time you feel tempted to write "OK" in a professional email, you may want to stop and rethink your phrasing. Here's why.
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?
College student David Hall paid the ultimate tribute to 'Star Wars Episode VIII: The Last Jedi' by recreating the movie's climatic battle scene with 100,000 LEGO bricks.
Elderly care costs keep going up. For some potential assisted-living residents, it may make more financial sense to book an extended stay at a Holiday Inn hotel.
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.
According to Herodotus—known as "the Father of History" as well as "the Father of Lies"—the ancient world was a very weird place.
George Harrison, who was born on February 25, 1943, was only 27 years old when The Beatles broke up.
Sure, dogs can sniff out drugs, bombs, and bed bugs—but did you know they can also detect bad wine?
On February 24, 1969, Johnny Cash performed "A Boy Named Sue" for the first time at California's San Quentin State Prison. The words, however, were written by Shel Silverstein.
Oscar producers imposed a 45-second time limit on speeches in 2010, but not every winner would have needed it.
Although Oscars are usually set in stone, there have been some very rare instances where the Academy has revoked or disqualified a nomination.
The Oscar-nominated musical is also a history lesson about Hollywood in the late 1920s, when silent pictures were giving way to talkies.
Our first president's hair was all real (no wig for him!) but his teeth definitely were not (they may have originally belonged to a hippo). Read on for more George Washington facts.
Need something to watch this weekend? Cuddle up and enjoy more than 90 years of Academy Awards history from the comfort of your very own living room. No formalwear required.
If you've been on the internet lately, you may have seen photos of Will Smith painted blue for his new role as Aladdin's Genie. There's a reason why Disney doesn't want to change the character's hue.
In 2013, the Academy Awards were officially rebranded as simply The Oscars, after the famed statuette that winners receive.
First seen in London, fatbergs are giant globs of flushable wipes and cooking grease that clog sewer systems. Now, New York City officials are mounting a public service announcement campaign to fight back.
If you're a 'Game of Thrones' fan who wants to know how to ask "Where are my dragons?" or say "Happy birthday!" in Dothraki, this is the list for you.
The Vatican's Swiss Guard has worn the same metal helmets since the 1500s. Now, after centuries of neck pain and burns from the Sun, they've switched to 3D-printed plastic.