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Miss America vs. Miss USA: What’s the Difference Between the Pageants

It's easy to see why the casual observer might mix up the country's two biggest beauty pageants. For starters, both...


15 Rare Books Worth a Fortune

First editions of well-loved books can become the most prized in literature. If you have one of these rare books...


This Zodiac Sign Produces the Most Billionaires

Hint: Fall babies, the odds may be in your favor.


13 Scrabble Facts Even Super-Fans Don’t Know About

While most players know there are 100 tiles and that the person who picks the letter closest to A goes...


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The Real Reason Movie Tickets Have Gotten So Expensive

Popular movies continue to break box office records, but it’s really taking a toll on the viewers’ wallets.


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11 of the Most Famous Riddles in History

From the Bible to Shakespeare to Harry Potter, these riddles were dreamed up by some of history's most celebrated writers—and...


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10 Movies With the Best One-Liners You’ll Want to Say Over and Over

These classic movies are unforgettable for many reasons, including these famous one-liners.


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12 Time Travel Movies That Will Make You Question Everything

We've rounded-up the best sci-fi action adventures, comedies, and romances so you can grapple with the big question: Would you...

10 Iconic Characters You Never Knew Were Based on Real People

Truth is stranger than fiction. It's usually better too! You won't believe which famous icons actually had real-life counterparts.


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,...


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...


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.



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...


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12 Stan Lee Quotes That Are Downright Heroic

Stan Lee, the former head of Marvel Comics and co-creator of iconic characters like Spider-Man, the Hulk, and the Fantastic...


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15 Mysterious Celebrity Deaths That Are Still Unexplained

Though some of these deaths occurred decades ago, that hasn't stopped conspiracy theorists from trying to sniff out the truth.


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17 Stephen Hawking Quotes That Might Lead You to the Meaning of Life

Stephen Hawking is widely regarded as one of the greatest scientists in modern history, but he also had an incredible...

17 Famous Company Names You’re Actually Pronouncing All Wrong

Most businesses could not care less how you say their name as long as you spell your name correctly on...


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13 Things a Movie Theater Employee Won’t Tell You

The truth about movie theater popcorn, how theaters get you to spend way too much, and other behind-the-scenes info only...


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10 Classic Movies People Lie About Watching

Be honest: how many of these have you really watched?


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14 Hidden Messages You Probably Missed in Your Favorite Movies

There's a lot happening in every movie—more than most people can catch after one or even several viewings. Did you...


The Most Iconic Book Set in Every State

Literature is often a source of state pride, with a vast array of novels set in and around each of...


13 Design Ideas to Make Your Kitchen Look Expensive

Get the kitchen of your dreams, even on a budget.