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Does this look like gluggaveður to you?

Hunting for new ways to express yourself that don't involve emojis? Look no further than these charming words and phrases hailing from the land of fire and ice.

Caitlin Schneider
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There's a very real reason why your grandmother’s chicken soup makes you feel better when you're sick.

Jordan Rosenfeld








A scene from The Kids in the Hall.

Twenty-five years after airing its final episode, a revival of 'The Kids in the Hall' will be coming to Amazon as its first original Canadian series.

Scott Beggs


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On August 31, 1997, the world mourned the passing of Princess Diana. Though she never found her happily-ever-after with Prince Charles, Diana remains an icon of strength and independence.

Stacy Conradt














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Acting in a spiteful manner is something everyone engages in at one point or another—and it can be a tool we use to our advantage.

Neel V Patel