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9 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About “Eloise”

The Plaza has known many famous guests over the years, but perhaps none is as famous as Eloise, the mischievous six-year-old girl…

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Looks Like An Old-Fashioned Truck, But These Striking Images Reveal Its True Importance

The bookmobile is something many of us have fond memories of from childhood. Before the Internet and on-demand books, the…

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Here’s What The Children From Willy Wonka Look Like Now

Tributes have been pouring in for beloved actor Gene Wilder after he died of complications from Alzheimer’s disease, but perhaps the…

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New Discovery Could Be Proof That A Passage From The Bible Actually Happened

The events depicted in religious texts are frequently the subject of debates by historians and theologians, especially in the last…

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Interesting Facts About “Somewhere Over the Rainbow”

A deeper interpretation can have Dorothy longing for heaven.

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Vintage Drinks That Need To Make A Comeback… NOW!

If we’re all about ‘80s and ‘90s fetishism these days (acid-wash denim fans, rejoice!), you gotta believe it’s not too…

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The Banned Commercials That Had Us Yelling “Yabba Dabba DOO!”

Among all the cartoon characters that have ever been used to sell products, it's perhaps a bit puzzling that a…

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Controversy Over Amelia Earhart Photo: Real Or Not?

Last week, the History cable channel revealed a photograph said to possibly show the vanished aviator Amelia Earhart on a…

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212 years ago today, The Burr vs. Hamilton duel happened

Rediscover the sensational story behind the deadliest duel in American history.

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Happy Birthday To You

The Happy Birthday song has finally been ruled as belonging to the public domain, but did you know of its…

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Restoring Rare Vintage Jukeboxes Is Music To My Ears

Richard Corkery/NY Daily News Archive/Getty Images Muller restored the jukebox featured in Ghost (seen here with star Patrick Swayze in…

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Fascinating Facts About “E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial” On It’s 35th Anniversary

E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial is a 1982 American science fiction fantasy film co-produced and directed by Steven Spielberg, and written by…

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