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The television icon was the definition of humble.

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The documentary '44 Pages' takes a deep dive into the history of the beloved children’s magazine.

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Watch out for confident people—they can fool you.

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"You are such pests! ... In your depths of your ignorance, what is it you want?"

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Here they are all 37 villains in the 'Batman' TV series on display with a little extra Bam! Pow! Zap! for good measure.

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Side note: he wore blue suede shoes.

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Even if death, the Bard was eloquent.

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His contributions to philosophy are immense, even though he never seemed to fully agree with himself.

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Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh was a polarizing figure who knew how to grab headlines.

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From a 17-mile-long particle accelerator to a football field–sized space observatory, these machines are marvels.

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The winged mammals play a vital—albeit little-appreciated—role in agave production.

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Some are inaccurate, and some are just weird.

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Here's one way to feel better after being baked.

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Who's going to tell IKEA?

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It’s no surprise (or maybe it is) that several references to 'The Shining,' from the obvious to the obscure, have snuck into Pixar’s lineup over the years. Here are nine of them.