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Best College Ever Uses Harry Potter to Teach Philosophy

For this magical college class, grab your laptop—and an ice-cold butterbeer.


Finally! Here’s Why “Looney Tunes” Is Not “Looney TOONS”

They're cartoons, not songs, so...what gives, Doc?


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Prince Charles Just Broke a 115-Year-Old Royal Family Record

How much good could a Prince Chuck buck if a.... he's been a Prince for a really long time.



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20 Surprising Historical Connections That Are Mind-Blowing

Sometimes history plays funny tricks on us. Some animals we think of as prehistoric lived long enough to have their...


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What Your Glasses Are Secretly Revealing About Your Personality

Your glasses are one of the first things people notice about you. Do they give the impression that you're wild?...


Tell Us Your Favorite Food, and We’ll Tell You Where You’re From

You can change up your look, you can work on your accent. But when it comes to where you're from,...


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The Hidden Meaning of Professor Snape’s First Words to Harry Potter

Twenty years later and this series is still tormenting our feelings. (Beware of spoilers!)

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If You’re an Extrovert, Here’s How You’re Wasting Your Money

Outgoing? Life of the party? Big spender? Yep, your personality can influence your money habits, says science.


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12 Powerful Mother Teresa Quotes That Will Stay with You

Find daily motivation in this curated collection of quotes from Mother Teresa that celebrates her passion to ease suffering and...



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iPhone Users, There’s a Simple Way to Make Your Music Play Louder

When the “maximum” volume just isn’t loud enough, give this a try.



The One Way Bestsellers Have Changed That You Probably Haven’t Noticed

The language in 
today’s most popular novels is far simpler than it was just a 
few decades ago. Should we...


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Princes William and Harry’s Childhood Eating Habits Will Make You Feel Like a Good Parent

You don't need decadent or organic foods to eat like a royal.


Kate Middleton Has One Surprising—and Fun!—Hobby (and It Costs Less Than $10)

Even a royal princess needs to let loose from time to time.


The One Food the Royal Family Is Banned from Eating in Public

Let's just say you won't catch them ordering the special at Red Lobster any time soon.

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This Is How Princess Diana Threw Lavish Dinner Parties and Still Stayed Slim

After struggling with bulimia for years, Princess Diana came back healthier than ever.


The Scientifically Accurate Version of “Finding Nemo” Would Have Been a VERY Different Movie

Let's just say that if Disney had chosen to stick to the marine science, the film would have been pretty...


These 10 Budget-Friendly Decorating Tricks Will Make Your House Look Way More Expensive

Use these thrifty home decorating hacks to make big style statements on a small budget.


9 Literary Landmarks Every Book Lover Has to Visit This Summer

Want to take a truly bookish tour of the U.S.? From the Emily Dickinson Museum in Amherst to the Edgar...


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Movie Theaters Used to BAN Popcorn (Seriously!)—but Here’s Why We Can Buy It Now

Thank goodness movie theater owners came to their senses.


10 Awesome Books to Read with Fierce Female Characters

If you've seen "Wonder Woman" and want to keep the dream alive, these 10 fantasies have heroines worthy of hand-to-hand...

OMG! Prince William Just Disobeyed Royal Protocol—and Here’s the Amazing Reason Why

The future King of England just proved that actions speak louder than words.



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Queen Elizabeth Only Wears One Nail Polish—and It’s $9 a Bottle!

You could be wearing the same color right now.


13 Secrets About the Country Music Hall of Fame That Every Country Music Fan Should Know

Happy 50th birthday, Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum! Read on for an insider look at the famed organization.


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This Is Prince Harry’s Real Name (Hint: It’s Not Actually Harry!)

Turns out, we’ve all been calling the royal the wrong name for his entire life.


20 Broadway Musicals You Really Should Have Heard By Now

Yes, Broadway shows are expensive. Luckily, you can hear all of your favorite—and soon-to-be-favorite—musicals on their cast albums. Even if...