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What You Probably Never Realized About Award Show Trophies

In honor of Hollywood's most wonderful time of year, here's a closer look at the coveted golden guys, gals, globes,...



10 Dress Code Rules Everyone in the Royal Family Must Follow

From facial hair to hats, find out all the fashion rules for British royals.


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21 Candid, Rarely Seen Photos of the Royal Family

The royal family is used to having their photo taken, but these are some of the lesser-known candids you need...


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Here’s How Much Money Princess Diana Reportedly Got from Her Divorce to Prince Charles

Diana lost a lot when her time as a royal came to an end, but she did come out with...


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Princess Diana Never Wanted a Divorce—Here’s What Changed Her Mind

Princess Diana never wanted to give up on her marriage to Prince Charles, not even after Charles publicly admitted to...


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Why Queen Elizabeth II Was the Last to Know She’d Become Queen

At the precise moment then-Princess Elizabeth became Queen in 1952, she was not present in Britain to literally "ascend the...

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The Scandalous Story of How King George VI Became King

Her Majesty The Queen spent her first ten years assuming she would live her life as a "minor" royal. But...


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15 Surprisingly Frugal Habits of the British Royal Family

Living like a queen (or king!) doesn’t require the paycheck of one.


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The 13 Funniest Royal Family Moments in Pictures

When members of the normally straight-laced royal family break character, hilarity ensues.


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The Full Story Behind Princess Diana’s Iconic Haircut

From her outfits to her haircut, Princess Diana really set a precedent for style. This is the story behind her...


The Best Compliment for Every Zodiac Sign

Want to tell someone how great they are? We asked two astrologers and an etiquette expert to reveal how to...


13 Celebrities You Didn’t Know Had FBI Files

The G-men kept tabs on Steve Jobs, Whitney Houston, George Steinbrenner, John Denver, and many other well-known celebrities. Read on...


The Best 12 Cities in the World for Book Lovers

When they're planning their vacations, literary tourists look for beautiful and historic bookstores, places of bookish importance and cities where...


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13 Things You Never Knew About The Carol Burnett Show

It's been 51 years since "The Carol Burnett Show" premiered on CBS but the sketch comedy show is as beloved...


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12 “Facts” About Princess Diana That Just Aren’t True

Certain "Princess Diana facts" when examined more closely simply are not "facts" at all. Here, we get to the bottom...

15 Things You Didn’t Know About Princess Beatrice

Her Royal Highness Princess Beatrice has been maintaining a somewhat lower profile than her sister, HRH Princess Eugenie, which makes...


40 Comedians Reveal Their Favorite Jokes Ever

Funny people's favorite jokes: Some of our favorite comedians, humorists, actors, and laughter lovers share the one joke that always...


14 Early Feminist Quotes That Still Resonate Today

One hundred seventy years ago, crusaders for women’s suffrage gathered at the Seneca Falls Convention to sign the Declaration of...


11 of the Most Inspiring Quotes from the Dalai Lama

We rounded up some of our favorite Dalai Lama quotes that can teach every reader something new.


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Why Prince William Will Never Be King Before Prince Charles

Not even low approval ratings can change the line of succession.


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Why Queen Elizabeth II Doesn’t Serve One of Meghan Markle’s Favorite Foods

Meghan Markle must be sad that she can't enjoy this food anymore...

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12 Royals Who Married Their Relatives

Royals have been marrying their cousins since time immemorial, traditionally as a means of strengthening political alliances. What might be...




The 10 Strongest Female Literary Characters of All Time

From teenage sleuths to everyday heroines, some of history's most inspiring and fiery females can be found on the pages...


Why Prince Philip Reportedly Encouraged Prince Charles’ Affair

The scandal between Prince Charles and Camilla Parker Bowles put a stain on the royal family's reputation, but Princess Diana's...


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The Hidden Tapes of Princess Diana That the World Might Never See

The video recordings could reveal intimate details about her life—if they're ever uncovered.