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The S.S. 'Arctic' sinking was both a tragedy and a scandal.

6 Valuable Wrecks Still Waiting to Be Found

These mysterious undersea sites might contain millions (or billions) in lost treasure.

Mariah Carey sings at the 82nd Annual Rockefeller Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony in 2014.

Mariah Carey Is Trying to Trademark ‘Queen of Christmas,’ and Other Holiday Singers Aren’t Happy

Fellow queens of Christmas Darlene Love and Elizabeth Chan have thoughts.

Milly Alcock and Paddy Considine in HBO's 'House of the Dragon.'

10 Fun Facts About the Valyrian Language of 'Game of Thrones' and 'House of the Dragon'

The upcoming Targaryen-focused prequel 'House of the Dragon' promises to have much more Valyrian dialogue than 'Game of Thrones' did. Here are eight fun facts about the language for you to ponder before 'House of the Dragon' debuts on August 21.

What Causes a Heat Wave?

The conditions for stifling heat are pretty easy to explain, and so is the solution: Keep cool.

A surprising amount of lost books have found their way into flames—sometimes courtesy of the authors themselves.

11 Books That Are (Probably) Lost Forever

Every so often the literary world is rocked by the discovery of a work that was thought to be lost forever—but there are many books that remain lost to this day, much to the sadness of readers everywhere.

Two hikers descending Ben Nevis, Scotland's tallest mountain.

10 Facts About Munros, Scotland’s Tallest Mountains

Scotland is known for the rugged beauty of its mountainous landscape.

Stars on homes have been an enduring mystery for some.

What's the Meaning Behind the Metal Stars You Often See on Old Houses?

The five-pointed star is common in the northeast and has been rumored to represent everything from the Amish to swingers.

4000 Rescued Beagles Bred for Testing Are Arriving at Shelters Across the Country

Beagles that have spent their whole lives in an abusive breeding facility are looking for their first real homes.

Museum visitors will now have some new insight into artwork with a questionable history.

In New York, a New Law Will Require Museums to Acknowledge Artwork Stolen by the Nazis

Hitler's Germany stole over 600,000 paintings during World War II. A new law will make sure museum visitors know about it.

Mary I (pictured) did not trust her younger half-sister.

5 Ways Mary I Tried to Thwart Elizabeth I

Despite being half-sisters, the relationship between Mary and Elizabeth Tudor was difficult.

An illustration of human skeletons from an 1851 encyclopedia.

How Many Bones Are There in the Human Body?

While there's a common answer to the number of bones contained within the human body, it's not exactly accurate.

Lake City, Florida, almost went by another name entirely.

8 U.S. City Names That Might Have Been

Let's be glad the name "Pig's Eye, Minnesota" didn't stick.

What's the Kennection? #23

All five answers to the questions below have something in common. Can you figure it out?

See How the News Covered Video Games in 1980

As is the case with any new technology aimed at kids, parents were concerned.

8 Fun Facts About Pillow People

Pillow People—the plush bed buddies that were all the rage in the 1980s—were invented after a nightmare.

6 Wholesome Facts About Terrifying Animals

These creatures might just warm your heart with their surprisingly wholesome behavior.

This Company Will Pay a 'Pumpkin Spice Pundit' $1000 to Sample Trader Joe's Fall Items

This is for anyone who’s spent all summer waiting for Trader Joe’s pumpkin bread mix to return to shelves.

Holly Flax and Michael Scott as the anti-Jim and Pam in 'The Office.'

Watch Michael and Holly Annoy Darryl in These Deleted Scenes From 'The Office'

Even if you've seen every episode of 'The Office,' these deleted scenes will be new to you.

Failure to Deliver: Domino's Has Shuttered Its Last Remaining Store in Italy

Seven years after opening its first location in Italy, Domino's is abandoning pizza's birthplace.

10 Brilliant Facts About Teeth

The average adult human has 28 to 32 teeth, give or take a set of wisdom teeth. But besides the importance of brushing and flossing, how well do you know your chompers?

Don't say 'sneak peak' when mean 'sneak peek'!

38 Word Usage Mistakes Even Smart People Make

Don't let these trip you up.

Enjoy cleaner air (and greater savings) thanks to these Bissell air purifier deals on Amazon.

Improve Your Home’s Air Quality—and Save Up to Nearly 60 Percent—With These Top-Rated Bissell Air Purifiers

Fall allergy season is right around the corner, but these Bissell air purifiers can help. Even better? They're on sale on Amazon.

‘20 Original Hits! 20 Original Stars!’ Inside K-Tel, the Innovator Behind the ‘As Seen on Tv’ Compilation Album

If you've ever bought a best-of CD or record, you can thank Philip Kives, the pitchman who brought us '24 Great Truck Drivin' Songs.'

Library books can hold a lot of surprises.

A California Librarian Has Assembled a Digital Archive of the Fascinating Objects Found in Books

The material ranges from ticket stubs to adolescent drawings of 'Mr. Poopy-Loopy Stinky Butt.'

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