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10 Fascinating Facts About Phantom Thread

1. Daniel Day-Lewis came up with his character's name. And yes, it's a reference to a certain part of the male anatomy.

Distracted Walking Is Now Illegal in One California Town

Another reason to put the phone away when stepping outside.

How Are Each Year's Oscar Presenters Chosen?

It all comes down to star power, tradition, and perhaps even a relationship between the presenter and the recipient.

15 Surprising Facts About Death Wish

If it were up to Sylvester Stallone, he would have been the one to direct and star in a remake of the classic vigilante flick.

These Psychedelic Art Pieces Were Grown in Petri Dishes

Josie Lewis compares her art to "neon mushrooms" and "mermaid skin."

The Unexpected Optical Illusion Hidden in a Stack of Chairs

A scientist in the UK found a stack of classroom chairs that seemed to bend the laws of physics.

17 Things You Might Not Know About MAS*H

It's still the only primetime series to be watched by more than 100 million Americans.

This Online Archive Will Tell You Exactly Which Typeface Your Favorite Products Use

Want to know what typeface is on that bottle of Sriracha? Fonts in Use will tell you.

Build Your Own Cat With These LEGO-Like Blocks

Your cat will probably be jealous of its brick doppelganger.

Iowa Was Just Ranked the Best in the U.S.

Minnesota was #2.

A Simple Change to the Way You Bend Takes Pressure Off Your Back

If you bend from your waist, you're doing it wrong.

King Penguin Populations Could Shrink By 70 Percent in 80 Years, Thanks to Climate Change

A new study shows the species is in serious trouble.

How Qatar's New Airbus Is Designed to Help Passengers Fight Jet Lag

Reduced cabin pressure, LED lighting, and more leg room means you might actually feel human after landing.

The IRS Is Warning Taxpayers About a New Scam—Here's What to Do About It

Sorry, folks: If you get a refund you didn't file for, it really is too good to be true.

istock (blank book) / Taeeun Yoo (cover art)

12 Fantastic Facts About A Wrinkle in Time

4. It was rejected by more than two dozen publishers.

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At Long Last, Someone Bought Longaberger's Basket-Shaped Office

Selling the Ohio office building was no picnic.

Kerry Hayes, Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation

10 Fast Facts About The Shape of Water

Guillermo del Toro's fishman love story is a contender both for Best Picture and for Strangest Best Picture Nominee of All Time.

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Norway's Doomsday Seed Vault Is Getting a $12.7 Million Makeover After Flood

The Svalbard Global Seed Vault is designed to safeguard the world's crops against extinction, and it's getting a major upgrade to keep it safe.

Why Does the Leaning Tower of Pisa Lean?

Soft soil is only the beginning of the story.

The Only 4 Private Citizens to Lie in Honor at the U.S. Capitol

Billy Graham will be one of just a handful to receive the honor.

2018 Winter Olympics By the Numbers: Which Country Was the Big Winner in Pyeongchang?

Let's take a look at the medal count.

A Dating Database for Zoo Animals Helps Rare Species Find Their Perfect Match

Finally, a service that will let monkeys know if a potential mate has seen 'The Wire.'

10 Kick-Ass Facts About 'Bloodsport'

Kumite! Kumite! Kumite!

Speaking in a Foreign Language Can Impact Your Moral Judgment

Ethical integrity has more to do with language than you'd think.

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