Winnie-the-Pooh, Bambi, The Sun Also Rises, and Other Important Works Will Enter the Public Domain January 1
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Stripe, a disturbed squirrel, was said to have chased people and pets down streets and bit them hard enough to draw blood before finally being captured.
The ritual of marking time until the new year hits is a relatively recent phenomenon. It also has a lot to do with NASA.
It's true that wine starts to oxidize the moment you uncork it, but that's no reason to pour the leftovers down the drain.
Wain became famous in Victorian England for his exaggerated depictions of anthropomorphic cats, which he continued even after being declared certifiably insane.
Davyon Johnson's quick thinking saved a classmate from choking on a bottle cap and an elderly woman from a house fire—and he still came home in time for dinner.
McDonald's is turning away customers asking for medium or large fries at its 3000 Japan locations for the greater good.
The time capsule dates back to 1887 and was thought to contain an image of Abraham Lincoln in his coffin. Conservators found something else instead.
Bring parts of the past back to life in your home with these retro home decor products inspired by the mid-century modern aesthetic that was popular in the 1950s and 1960s.
Each year, when the clock strikes midnight on December 31, countries throughout Latin America ring in the new year with unique traditions.
Even if your dog begs for a taste of your coffee in the morning, letting them try it in any form is a bad idea.
WFH culture has its own set of annoying coworker habits—and a lot of them involve poor Zoom etiquette.
The Diamonds Are Forever drink at the Ritz-Carlton in Tokyo is a tall order of excess—but just think of the bragging rights.
How did Americans make money during the Great Depression? Some sold apples on street corners and others became migrant farmers. But about 2 million Americans tried to strike it rich another way: By doing puzzles.
Sure, dogs lift their leg to pee in order to mark their territory. But they also want to make sure other dogs know they're the baddest canine in town.
Carrie Fisher’s unofficial ‘Grease’ audition tape was unedited footage from a little film called ‘Star Wars.’
Discover 10 of the best planners, from bullet journals to financial planners, that'll help you stay organized and productive in the new year.
In 1952, Carter—then a Naval officer—was lowered into a nuclear reactor to avert a disaster. His urine became radioactive.
If you're single and ready to mingle, you're better off doing it in Seattle than in Glendale. Here's why.
Where do camels store water? The humps may be the most obvious answer—but that doesn’t mean it’s correct.
Grocery chain Aldi has inspired devotion for one specific section of its stores that shoppers obsess over and make bird sounds in. Really.
If you're prone to blanking on where you parked, Google Maps has a nifty feature that will make wandering aimlessly around parking lots a thing of the past.
When Prince William and Kate Middleton tied the knot, she didn’t become “Princess Kate.” Here’s why not.