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Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and The Duchess of Sussex leave following their wedding ceremony in St. George's Chapel at Windsor Castle on May 19, 2018.

11 Royals Who Married Commoners

From England to Japan, royal family members have been upending tradition and risking it all to be with the people they love for decades.

11 Fascinating Facts About Chipmunks

What do chipmunks eat? Baby birds, occasionally. Do chipmunks hibernate? Yes, but not like bears do.

11 Actors Who Nearly Starred in The Lord of the Rings Franchise

Peter Jackson's sprawling adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien's 'Lord of the Rings' is a perennial favorite among fans, but it could have looked much different.

This compound butter includes wild garlic and dandelion.

11 Common Weeds You Can Eat

Many common yard weeds—from purslane to dandelion—are perfectly edible, if you know how to identify and prepare them.

"C'mon! You're gonna watch more of these dumb films!"

11 Profoundly Useless Educational Films From the 1940s-1960s

From the proper way to make a sandwich to how best to cope with a school bully, these '50s-era films seek to educate and entertain. They're partially successful.

11 Facts About Sir Ernest Shackleton

Polar explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton's 1914 voyage to Antarctica was an epic failure, but he returned a hero.

11 Odd Vintage New Year's Cards

Forget images of glittery champagne bottles and fireworks bursting over snow-covered cities. From dancing pigs to unnerving children, these vintage postcards were a more unusual way to ring in the new year.

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11 Best Gifts for Anyone Who's Obsessed With Pro-Wrestling

From WWE Attitude Era throwbacks to Jon Moxley's new autobiography, these best gifts for wrestling fans could make even the toughest smark swoon.

11 Festive Mocktails for Your Alcohol-Free Holiday Guests

From spirit-free hot toddies to pumpkin pie martinis, these holiday drinks are sure to be a hit with your non-drinking partygoers.

11 Books to Read After The Handmaid’s Tale

If you've finished Margaret Atwood's 'The Handmaid’s Tale' and are looking for what to read next, we've got 11 titles that should be in your TBR pile.

11 of Europe’s Most Magical Christmas Markets

You’ll be hard pushed to find a European city that doesn’t host a Christmas market these days—here are some of the continent's most enchanting.

Hayao Miyazaki is the director behind acclaimed animated movies such as My Neighbor Totoro, Princess Mononoke, Spirited Away, and The Wind Rises.

11 Facts About Hayao Miyazaki

Director Hayao Miyazaki is responsible for some of the most beloved animated movies of all time—here are 11 things you should know about him.

The African American Civil War Memorial.

11 Lesser-Known War Memorials

These tributes to fallen soldiers may not be as instantly recognizable as the Vietnam Memorial and others, but their stories are no less fascinating--including one that doubles as a mausoleum right in Manhattan.

Many '90s kids will remember playing Zoombinis.

11 Fun Facts About Zoombinis

Zoombinis graced the screens of many a ‘90s PC, inviting kids to use logic and experimentation as they led a troupe of exploited island workers through a Deep, Dark Forest and the Mountains of Despair en route to Zoombiniville.

Snap-dragon was just one unusual Victorian Christmas tradition.

11 Odd Victorian Christmas Traditions

Many Victorian Christmas traditions inspired our holiday rituals today. But some odd ones, like playing snap-dragon and other dangerous parlor games, are no longer common.

Franklin Pierce, 14th president of the United States.

11 Fascinating Facts About Franklin Pierce

Franklin Pierce was, by all measures, set up for a life of military and political success, the height of which he achieved when he took the oath of the nation's highest office on March 4, 1853. Here's what you should know about "Fainting Frank."

Max Schreck as the vampire Count Orlok being destroyed by sunlight in Nosferatu (1921).

11 Monster Myths Invented By Hollywood

From werewolves to vampires, many classic monster myths attributed to folklore actually originated with horror movies.

New York City's Dakota building, seen in Rosemary's Baby (1968).

11 Classic Horror Movie Locations You Can Visit

From the gas station in ‘The Texas Chainsaw Massacre’ to the eerie steps from ‘The Exorcist,’ here are the real-life spots behind your favorite horror movies.

Scary stories are often inspired by even scarier stories.

11 Things That Inspired Classic Horror Novels

From angry dogs to real claims of demonic possession, your favorite horror novel just might have a true story behind it.

In the 1960s, Fidel Castro's beard became the target of a CIA plot.

11 of the Strangest Plots Hatched by the CIA

Over the years, your tax dollars have gone toward Osama bin Laden action figures, reconnaissance pigeons, psychedelic drugs, and some homemade porn.

Abenaki filmmaker and performer Alanis Obomsawin

11 Indigenous Leaders You Should Know

These Indigenous politicians, activists, linguists, teachers, and artists—who work to preserve their heritage and secure civil rights—deserve to be better known.

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11 Bizarre Tricks From a 19th Century Magic Book

While there are tons of videos on sites like YouTube that have magic tricks today, before the internet, people learned these spells from books.

11 Fascinating Facts About Denzel Washington

Since making his acting debut in 1977, Denzel Washington has appeared in more than 50 movies, where he has awed audiences and garnered critical acclaim by delivering one powerful performance after the next. But there’s much more to the man than his movies

These 11 Special Editions of Monopoly Are Perfect for Your Next Family Game Night

These 11 different Monopoly editions—including Monopoly: Cheaters Edition, 'Game of Thrones' Monopoly, and others—put a fun twist on this classic board game.

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