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History of the World, Part 1 Turns 40, and It's Still Good to Be Mel Brooks'History of the World, Part 1,' a masterpiece of spoof humor, still holds up today, maintaining its well-respected spot in cinematic history.
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Buy Two Books, Games, and DVDs, and Get One Free During Amazon’s Sitewide Entertainment SaleBuy two books, board games, and DVDs, and get one free during Amazon’s sitewide entertainment sale, which includes thousands of items to choose from.
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Why Was June Chosen As LGBTQ Pride Month?Answering “When is Pride Month?” takes one word: June. Why it’s June, on the other hand, is more of a short story.
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How the 'Servant Girl Annihilator' Terrorized 1880s AustinHow the 'Servant Girl Annihilator' Terrorized 1880s Austin
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Where Did the Term Up to Snuff Originate?Are you not up to snuff when it comes to knowing the origin of ‘up to snuff’? We can help you with that.
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Why Does Grass Make Us Itch?The inviting green stuff is supposed to bring us closer to nature. Instead, grass creates a stinging, itchy sensation. What gives?
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Why Do Dogs Steal Your Spot on the Couch as Soon as You Get Up?Dogs that rush to fill the space on the sofa may be doing it because they love you, or because they want to be top dog. Here's how to tell the difference.
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11 Fast Facts About AmtrakFifty years ago, Congress consolidated all of America's passenger train service into one entity: Amtrak. Here are a few facts about the nationwide rail network.
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How Marcus Garvey Bean Salad Became a Traditional Juneteenth DishBlack nationalist Marcus Garvey played a major role in the civil rights struggles of the 20th century. This Juneteenth dish has more of a connection to him than just his name.
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11 Odd Bits of Victorian Sex AdviceVictorians had many manuals and advice books that discuss sex with surprising frankness. Here are 11 bits of Victorian sex wisdom—good, bad, and otherwise—published between 1837 and 1901.
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11 Great Indiana Jones Products to Pick Up for Raiders of the Lost Ark's 40th AnniversaryIt's the 40th anniversary of 'Raiders of the Lost Ark,' and to celebrate, check out these 11 Indiana Jones-approved products.
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11 Unexpected Celebrities Who Guest-Starred on PBS’s ArthurThe Backstreet Boys all got the anthropomorphic animated treatment, as did John Lewis and Joan Rivers.
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11 Old Words and Phrases for DepressionFrom black-dog to wiffle-woffles, here are some words and phrases that have been used to describe depression over the ages.
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11 Times Sylvester Stallone Said He Was Done Playing Rocky BalboaOn the eve of 'Rocky IV' in 1985, the actor said, "Oh, this is it for Rocky." That was four Rockys ago.
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11 Over-the-Top Theme RestaurantsFrom Mars 2112 to Planet Hollywood, here are 11 novelty restaurants that really committed to their themes.
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Do Bears Really Love Honey?If your experience with bears is largely limited to reading Winnie the Pooh as a kid, you might think that these fuzzy mammals will do anything to get their gigantic paws on a jar of honey.
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9 Facts About Toys "R" UsThat famous Toys "R" Us jingle that you can hum from memory? One of the world's most successful authors helped write it.
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Scientists Are Unlocking the Mysteries of an Echidna’s Fancy, Four-Headed PenisAn echidna’s penis doesn’t have to excrete any urine, which may help explain why it’s fancier than a human’s.
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8 Surprising Facts About Tom HiddlestonAcclaimed actor Tom Hiddleston is best known for his role as Loki in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but some people say his best performance is as a horse.
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What Does the Juneteenth Flag Symbolize?On June 19, 2021, the United States will celebrate Juneteenth and the anniversary of Black emancipation. Here's the meaning behind the official flag of the holiday.
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