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When we think of Zubaz today, “utilitarian” probably isn’t the first word that pops into our heads.

Ethan Trex






Focus Features

From four-legged movie stars to heroic rescue dogs, some of history's most amazing pooches were adopted from shelters.

Jennifer M Wood


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You would never know from his books that Goosebumps and Fear Street author R.L. Stine used to write joke books for kids under the name Jovial Bob Stine

Erin McCarthy






Bradley Wash, Jodie Whittaker, Mandip Gill, and Tosin Cole star in Doctor Who.

Since making its BBC debut in 1963, 'Doctor Who' has entranced several generations of fans—including a few of its future Doctors—with its quirky mix of history and sci-fi.

Jennifer M Wood