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Before the 20th century, concert musicians might tune their instruments to wildly different pitches, depending on where they were playing.

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Frida Kahlo’s life and work were defined by pain and perseverance. Read on for facts about the accident that changed her life, her famous romances, her exotic pets, and more.

Kristy Puchko






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To Louis Armstrong's millions of fans, every note the legendary musician let loose made the world feel a bit more wonderful.

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It is one of the most enigmatic stories of all time, with an opening sentence that’s unparalleled in literature. 'The Metamorphosis' is the novel that birthed the adjective 'Kafkaesque.'

Jeff Wells