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And firefighters can still use them.

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"Cape does not enable user to fly."

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Grocery shopping on the weekend isn't worth the hassle.

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Alan Alda—who was born Alphonso D’Abruzzo on January 28, 1936—is the only person to win acting, directing, and writing Emmys for the same program.

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Huge news for future Moon explorers.

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A reporter coined the name.

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Scientists are calling the development "scary."

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But you've only got 10 seconds to decide.

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The producers of the wrestling dramedy, which is competing for six Emmy Awards, were reluctant to cast Alison Brie.

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Put them in the trash instead.

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You don't need it in your toothpaste or croissant.

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If you don't rinse your produce, it's time to start.

Peter Falk and Harvey Gold in Columbo.

6. The character's trademark raincoat came from Peter Falk's own closet.

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The best choice should really be called "groatmeal."

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Two-time Oscar winner Robert De Niro has earned Hollywood legend status with panache and bone-deep portrayals.

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Davy Crockett, a.k.a. "King of the Wild Frontier" claimed to have killed 105 bears in one year, and also put a lot of effort into maintaining his wild image.