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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.


The Zodiac Signs the Blood Moon Will Affect the Most

See what this Sunday's super blood moon—the only total lunar eclipse of 2019—has in store for you.


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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

Find the perfect way to flatter the zodiac signs in your life. This is what you need to say 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...


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12 Royal Family Members You Didn’t Know Were Divorced

Kate and William make marriage look so easy, but these members of the royal family haven't always been quite as...


13 Free Things You Didn’t Know You Could Get with Your Library Card

You already know the library is full of books to borrow but did you know you could score free passes...

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...


The 13 Most Underrated Books of All Time

Looking for a great read but already burned through the bestseller list? Don't miss these rare delights.


Kate Middleton’s Wedding Dress Had a Secret Message—But No One Knew About It

Did you notice the touching tribute Kate Middleton snuck into her iconic wedding dress? (We didn't either!)


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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...


15 Ways Meghan Markle Has Broken Royal Protocol

Entering the British Royal Family means learning a new set of rules. That doesn’t mean the new American-born Duchess will...


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...



7 Questions You Need to Ask Before You Renovate Your Home

Stop. Hammer time. Here's what to ask, answer, and clarify before you reconfigure a powder room, take down any walls,...


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Why You Should Never Call Queen Elizabeth II by Her Name

Meeting the Queen is an amazing opportunity—just don't call her by her name!


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Royal Family Nicknames: The Sweet Names They Use with Each Other

Aside from the supreme power and fortune, the royal family isn't all that different from us common folk. They have...


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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The Famous Designer Princess Diana Wouldn’t Wear—Because of Camilla

A fight on her honeymoon made Diana resent one iconic label.


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...