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10 Influential Banned Books Written by LGBTQ+ Authors
From gripping essay collections to graphic memoirs and more, these banned books by LGBTQ+ authors are still worth diving into.
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10 Fascinating Facts About ‘City of God’
Shot on location in Rio's poorest neighborhoods, ‘City of God’ used amateur actors from the community in many of its most famous improvised scenes, which are as evocative today as they were when the film first hit theaters in 2002.
10 Misconceptions About the 1950s
The ‘50s weren't all nuclear families with white picket fences and questionable Jell-O recipes.
40 Years Ago: When Breakdancing Crashed the Box Office of 1984
In 1984, a succession of breakdancing-themed movies did battle at the box office.
10 Facts About the History of LGBTQ Pride Month
Since 1970, the LGBTQ community has marked June as Pride Month, in part to commemorate the anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising, a watershed moment in LGBTQ history when patrons of the Stonewall Inn fought back against a police raid.
Inside the Tolstoy Family Reunion
Author Leo Tolstoy had a big family with his wife, Sophia. Now, you can get an inside glimpse at what a family reunion is like for his living descendants.
A Hefty History of Fat Bear Week
Take a look at the origins of Fat Bear Week, an annual celebration of the brown bears at Alaska’s Katmai National Park and Reserve.
Alpacas vs. Llamas: What’s the Difference?
They’re both in the camel family and live in South America, but alpacas and llamas aren’t the same species.
25 Outrageous Quotes from Salvador Dalí
Salvador Dalí had a lot of interesting things to say about art, ambitions, and more.
How Is the Olympic Flame Lit—and How Does It Stay Lit?
This year, the Olympic torch made a symbolic journey from Greece to Paris for the Summer Games.
15 Facts About the Summer Solstice
In 2024, the summer solstice will fall on Thursday, June 20. Here are some fascinating facts to celebrate the celestial occasion.
10 Charming Chinese Idioms and Proverbs (and Their Origins)
From ghosts that eat tofu to an angry Buddha and beyond.
The 20 Most Popular Music-Inspired Baby Names
Some of the monikers reflect musical terms and characteristics, while others are a nod to famous musicians and songs.
The Best U.S. Cities for Gardening Naked
Like gardening naked? You may want to move to one of these cities.
The 15 Best Gen X Movies of All Time
From blockbuster comedies to queer rom-coms, the best Gen X movies reflected the society of their time.
Researchers Have Published a List Honoring the More Than 125,000 Japanese Americans Incarcerated During WWII
The Irei Project and Ancestry have teamed up to publish the most comprehensive list ever assembled of the more than 125,000 Japanese Americans who were incarcerated on American soil during WWII.
The Most Common Last Name in Every Country, Mapped
The names were put into one of six different categories: ancestral, occupational, geographical, toponymic (or place name), personal characteristics, and patronage.
11 Inventions That Came Before the Wheel
In the scope of human history, the wheel is actually a rather young creation. Beer, clothing, and jewelry are much older.
10 Common Phrases That Came From Pop Culture
From mullet to bucket list, these terms from pop culture are newer than you may have assumed.
Generation Alpha Slang: 10 Terms That Will Help You Show More Rizz
Discover the meanings and origins behind 10 of the most popular bits of Generation Alpha slang, from “skibidi” to “rizz” (and everything in between).
10 Fascinating Facts About Salman Rushdie’s ‘Midnight’s Children’
When “Midnight’s Children” was released in 1981, The New York Times pronounced that “the literary map of India is about to be redrawn.” Here’s what you should know about the novel that introduced the authorial voice of Salman Rushdie.
How Baby Boomers, Generation X, and Millennials Got Their Names
Discover how the different generation names for Baby Boomers, Gen X, and Millennials came to be.
Surprising Wedding Traditions From Around the World
In South Korea, newlyweds receive carved wooden ducks. In Russia, brides get kidnapped.
The Two Types of Millennials, and the Differences Between Them
A generational expert divides Millennials into “me-llennials” and “mega-llennials.” Which group you belong to depends on your career and financial success.