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Your kidneys filter almost 50 gallons of blood a day to keep your whole body healthy. Read on for more facts about this crucial organ—including what causes kidney stones.

Emily Petsko


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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.

Matthew Jackson


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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.

Jennifer M Wood




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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?

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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.

Colin Ainsworth








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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.

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Although Oscars are usually set in stone, there have been some very rare instances where the Academy has revoked or disqualified a nomination.

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MGM

The Oscar-nominated musical is also a history lesson about Hollywood in the late 1920s, when silent pictures were giving way to talkies.

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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.

Emily Petsko