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Queen Victoria’s 1838 coronation featured a very small ring and a very big fall.

Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh on the day of her coronation, Buckingham Palace, 1953

On May 12, 1937, Princess Elizabeth—then just 11 years old—looked on as her father, King George VI, was crowned at Westminster Abbey. Little did she know that just 16 years later, she would be at the center of the exact same ceremony.

It's nearly summer—time to break out the salt and limes.

Minutemen fought for America but probably sounded British.

One big factor in the divergence of the accents is something called 'rhotacism.'

Once you’ve learned a few key things about your garden, you’ll know how often you should grab a hose and start watering.

Henry VIII: A king who loved his apricots.

For hundreds of years, the British royal family has indulged their sweet tooths and love of a stiff drink.

Edited previously published works is nothing new. There's even a name for it: bowdlerization.

Everyone from Richard Scarry to Ian Fleming to Agatha Christie has had changes made to their books by their publishers long after they were released.

Japan’s highest mountain is also one of its most iconic landmarks.

Voltron Defender of The Universe | Final victory | Kids Cartoon | Videos for Kids

The cartoon from Japan was perfect for an American audience--so long as producers edited out all the beheadings.

The St. Edward's Crown (left) and the Imperial State Crown.

King Charles III will only get to don the iconic St. Edward’s Crown for a moment—here’s why.

If you bought too many strawberries at the farmers' market, make this simple cake.

The show is a launching pad for emerging businesses.

ABC’s “Shark Tank” is a launching pad for entrepreneurs and their inventions. Check out 25 of the show’s most successful products, including Bombas socks, the Comfy, and more.

Scuba is just one of the words that's actually an acronym.

Here are the stories and meanings behind 25 words, names, and titles that you might not have realized actually stand for something.

On the set of 'Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope'

Here are some fascinating facts about the ‘Star Wars’ universe—any one of which makes a perfect response the next time someone says “May the 4th be with you.”

Spot the nine spots in this tricky optical illusion.

There are nine dots hidden in this optical illusion, but it's impossible to see them all at once.

Writers strikes have a major impact on TV and film production, as the most recent strike—which began on May 2, 2023—has made clear.

To see if your state prefers the original Star Wars movies, the prequel trilogy, or the sequel trilogy, check out this map from Fandom.com.

Few statues are as enduring and iconic as Michelangelo's 'David.' But while much of the world could sketch this majestic masterpiece from memory, few know the quirks and curiosities that went into its creation.