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7 Pieces of Reading Advice From History’s Greatest MindsThese reading quotes from Albert Einstein, Theodore Roosevelt, and more might help you choose your next great read.
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8 Surprising Facts About Jean-Claude Van DammeJean-Claude Van Damme—a.k.a. The "Muscles from Brussels"—has had a long and storied career full of highs and lows, including the time he threw a papaya at a producer's head.
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A Diehard Fan of The Office Just Wrote a 24-Episode 10th Season—and You Can Read It OnlineFans of 'The Office' have been wishing for a 10th season for a long time, so one fan just decided to write it himself.
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See What a Trailer for The Empire Strikes Back Might Look Like in 2020This modern reimagining of ‘The Empire Strikes Back’ trailer might inspire a full Star Wars series rewatch.
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This Livestream of Brasov, Transylvania, Is Great for Virtual Vampire-WatchingThe best way to view vampires is from a distance, which makes this webcam installed over Brasov, Transylvania, ideal for Dracula-spotting.
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How a ‘Censored’ Version of Back to the Future Part II Made It to Netflix'Back to the Future Part II,' the 1989 sequel to the time-travel classic, briefly featured a bizarre scene edit. Screenwriter Bob Gale provided an explanation.
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You're Gonna Need a Bigger Boat: How Jaws’s Most Famous Line Came to BeThe 'Jaws' quote "You're gonna need a bigger boat" was ad-libbed by Roy Scheider, but the actor didn't come up with the line on his own.
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The 25 Best Cities in America for a StaycationIf you live in one of these U.S. cities, you're equipped to take a fun, relaxing vacation without leaving your home base.
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Why Did Noon Used to Mean 3 p.m.?We don’t know exactly when or why noon began to refer to 12 p.m., but it could have something to do with hungry monks.
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The World's 10 Richest CitiesThe U.S. is home to six of the 10 richest cities in the world, according to data on the global wealth population.
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25 Classic TV Series Audiences Most Want to See Make a ComebackSorry, everyone, an ‘Office’ reboot doesn’t look likely right now—but we have good news about that ‘Friends’ reunion.
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Do Dogs Get Headaches?Dogs and humans share some of the same central neural pathways. Does that mean they need blackout curtains for crippling headaches, too?
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Never-Shown-on-TV Digital Shorts From The Office are Now Available on iTunesNow that you've watched every episode of 'The Office' for the 100th time, check out these digital shorts of the show that never aired on television.
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Why Do Brides Carry Bouquets?You’d be laughed out of the wedding party for suggesting garlic for a bridal bouquet today, but it used to be pretty common.
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Breaking Up: Blooper Reel Shows the Cast of Breaking Bad Goofing Off on SetIf you still haven't gotten over 'Breaking Bad's' intense series finale, these clips of the cast members having fun on set should make you feel better.
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26 Fascinating Facts About the Human BodyDid you know that people are the only animals with chins? Here are 26 facts about the human body you might not know.
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10 Chance Meetings That Changed the WorldWhether you call it destiny or coincidence, there's no denying that these chance encounters changed the world.
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Sara Little Turnbull, Who Designed the N95 Mask Using a Bra CupA design expert, Turnbull was consulting for 3M in 1958 when she thought there was a better way to protect health care workers. She drew inspiration from a bra cup.
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The Arlington National Cemetery Just Opened Its Time Capsule from 1915—See What’s InsideThe items from Woodrow Wilson’s century-old time capsule are on virtual display just in time for Memorial Day.
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10 Heroic Facts About Harvey MilkHarvey Milk was the first openly gay man to be elected to public office in California, and one of the first openly gay politicians elected to office in all of America. He also had a major issue with dog poop.
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11 Pieces of Gear for a Backyard Movie NightWith a projector, popcorn machine, and a few other gadgets, you can build your own movie theater in your backyard.
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10 Tips for Watching Backyard WildlifeYou don't need to climb mountains to find nature. Get to know your local animals with these 10 tips for backyard wildlife watching.
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Sylvester Stallone Is Hosting a Free Rocky Facebook Watch Party Tonight'Rocky' writer/star Sylvester Stallone will be on camera during a free Facebook livestream of the movie to benefit coronavirus relief efforts.
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The 16 Best Movies to Stream on Hulu Right NowAs stressful and isolating as it can be, the quarantine has become a welcome, wide-open space to catch up on all of the great random movies you dogeared in your mind to finally watch—and Hulu has got a lot of them.
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What’s the Difference Between a Tiara and a Crown?There’s a reason that Meghan Markle’s first time sporting a tiara (borrowed from Queen Elizabeth II) was on her wedding day.
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The Reason Why Ed Helms Took a Break From The Office During Its Final Season'The Office' fans will remember when Andy Bernard disappeared for a few episodes after he went on a boat trip to the Caribbean. Here's why Ed Helms took off.
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14 Experiments Gone WrongIn this episode of 'The List Show,' we take a look at experiments throughout history that definitely did not go according to plan.
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The Cicadas Are Coming! 1.5 Million Cicadas Are Ready to Emerge After Nearly 20 Years UndergroundThere are roughly 1.5 million cicadas in Brood IX, and in the summer of 2020 they will make their first appearance in 17 years.
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Penguin Poop Makes So Much Laughing Gas That Scientists Studying It Go ‘Completely Cuckoo’When it breaks down, poop from king penguins releases nitrous oxide—a gas that affects both the environment and the scientists who study it.
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Watch the Trailer for Space Force, the New Series From The Office's Greg Daniels and Steve CarellThe first official trailer for 'Space Force,' the new Netflix comedy that re-teams 'The Office' creator Greg Daniels with Steve Carell, has arrived.
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Have You Seen This Tegu? These 4-Foot-Long Lizards Are Invading Georgia and Eating Everything in Their PathGeorgia needs your help to prevent the Argentine black and white tegu from becoming a devastating invasive species.
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Get Ready to Play The Office-Themed Edition of UNOEntertainment Earth will be coming out with a Dunder Mifflin-themed version of the classic card game UNO to commemorate the 15th anniversary of the renowned NBC sitcom.
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Why Is Memorial Day Always on a Monday?About a century after Americans started celebrating Memorial Day, Congress shifted the holiday to a Monday—here’s why.
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12 Unusual Marriages Involving Non-Human PartnersFrom carnival rides to iconic architecture to toys, here are 12 unusual marriages involving nonhuman partners.
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NASA's Juno Probe Captures Stunning New Look at Jupiter's Swirling AtmosphereNASA's Juno spacecraft got a close look at the mesmerizing clouds above Jupiter on two recent fly-bys.
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The 10 Best TV Shows on Netflix Right NowFrom hilarious coming-of-age dramedies to reality shows that will soothe your soul, here are some of our favorite TV shows streaming on Netflix right now.
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10 Thrifty Facts About AldiThe economy supermarket giant was founded by two German entrepreneurs—one of whom was once held 17 days for ransom.
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For the First Time Ever, You Can Watch the Summer Solstice at Stonehenge via LivestreamAfter telling tourists to stay away from Stonehenge on the summer solstice, English Heritage has announced it will be livestreaming the event for the first time in the landmark's history.
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You Can Stream Prince and the Revolution’s ‘Live 1985’ Concert to Support Coronavirus Relief EffortsPrince’s legendary concert will be available to watch through Sunday, May 17, and Google is matching all donations.
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20 Showstopping Facts About Center Stage for Its 20th AnniversaryDid the cast of 'Center Stage' really ride through Times Square in a limo? Also, whose idea was it to put a motorcycle onstage?
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At the Height of the 1918 Flu Pandemic, the Anti-Mask League of San Francisco Formed to Protest PPEDuring their last meeting, the proceedings were so chaotic that the building renter simply shut off all the lights.
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15 Blockbuster Facts About the Summer Movies of 1985Four John Candy movies, one massive Disney bomb, and a New Coke with which to wash it all down. The summer of 1985 was one to remember.
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Fun Fact: Otters Love to Juggle, But Scientists Aren't Sure WhyThe playful aquatic creatures enjoy bouncing rocks and pebbles around. Is it just for fun, or are they driven by deeper instincts?
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These Are the Most Inappropriate Animated Disney Movies, According to AdultsMore than a quarter of parents wouldn't let their kids watch 'Dumbo,' according to this survey on the least appropriate Disney films.
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You May Finally Have Enough Time to Find Waldo in This 1000-Piece PuzzleThe globe-trotting traveler is keeping a low profile in a massive dinosaur scene, if you consider wearing a red-and-white striped sweater keeping a low profile.
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The Office Star Ed Helms's Favorite Andy Bernard Moments Were Opposite Will Ferrell'The Office's Ed Helms opened up about why his favorite moment of playing Andy Bernard was when he was opposite Will Ferrell's short-lived character, Deangelo Vickers.
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Game of Thrones Alum Hafþór Björnsson Getting a New Series: Beat the Mountain'Game of Thrones' alum Hafþór Björnsson recently set the world record for deadlifting. Now, the strongman is getting a new series called 'Beat the Mountain.'
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5 Places to Find Free E-BooksFor Jane Austen’s complete catalog, Project Gutenberg’s your place. For something scary from Stephen King, head to hoopla.
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Take a Virtual Tour of Every Jaws Filming Location Using Google EarthA group of 'Jaws' superfans have compiled every spot where the Steven Spielberg blockbuster was filmed into one interactive map using Google Earth.
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11 Book Series and Collections to Binge ReadForget about binge-watching Netflix and Hulu for a bit and instead pick up a book series to invest your time into.
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