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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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9 Revealing Facts About the Rorschach TestTell us what you see.
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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 Most Audacious Soap Opera in History(And why so many people have never heard of it.)
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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 Time Johnny Cash’s Estate Went to War Over Hemorrhoid Cream"And it burns burns burns, that ring of fire ..."
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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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50 Surprising Facts About Bubble WrapPop pop! Everyone's favorite stress reliever has an impressive history. It's even been on the cover of Playboy.
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Woody Harrelson's Hitman FatherThe True Detective star's darkest roles are nothing compared to the drama he's dealt with off-camera.
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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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10 Fascinating Facts About Buddy HollyOn February 3, 1959, musicians Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and J. P. "The Big Bopper" Richardson (along with pilot Roger Peterson) were killed in a plane crash near Clear Lake, Iowa. The date became known as "The Day the Music Died."
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11 Sharp Facts About Annie OakleyThe "Little Sure Shot" had her first ace shot at age eight.