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12 Famous Sibling Rivalries Throughout History

Just because you're related to your brother or sister doesn't mean you have to like them. Here are the best sibling spats of all time.

Why Alex Trebek Has a Bounced Check Framed on His Wall

And you won't believe how much the check was written out for!


The Day Robert Downey Jr. Saved My Grandma

At the height of an emergency, the actor turned into a real-life superhero.


Littleton, NH

Home to author Eleanor Porter, this town is full of cheery residents who embody the spirit of Pollyanna. Littleton residents...


A Stitch N Time in Asheville, NC

The work ethic and customer service at A Stitch N Time tailors is exemplary and unmatched, and they've got a...

Provincetown, MA

A popular spot for famous wordsmiths to write some of their most well-known works, the goodness of Provincetown is anything...


Jamestown, TN

Jamestown, Tennessee, a rural mountain town, is the county seat for Fentress County and the perfect place to raise a...

Finally! Here’s What the Saying ‘Yes Virginia, There Is a Santa Claus’ Means

One news editor reminds us to never stop believing in miracles.


A Leisurely Hike Turned Into a 5-Day Nightmare After We Took a Wrong Turn

The author was looking forward to a day of hiking with her husband in a beautiful Texas state park. Four...


These High Schoolers Wrote Letters to Kurt Vonnegut. This Is What They Got in Response.

Your homework assignment from a famous novelist: Make art. Then destroy it.


“Pull Yourself Together!”: Rob Lowe on the Unexpected Tears of Sending His Son to College

The Emmy award-winning actor had no idea how hard it would be to send his favorite Patriots fan off to...

A Grandmother’s Tale: When Anne Lamott’s Teen Son Became a Dad

What would you do if your teenager had a child? For author Lamott, it was a crash course in the...