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Soda has become a staple in American culture throughout history, with everyone having a favorite fizzy drink. Many restaurants offer free soda refills for customers while fast food spots and ...

Test your knowledge of the 'Game of Thrones' universe with this quiz and see how many characters you can match to their surnames.

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Before Al Capone became America's most notorious gangster, he heeded the advice of one ruthless mentor. American gangster ...

David Bowie was a voracious reader who, by his own admission, kept every book he ever read. Here are 100 of the rock star's favorite reads.

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An art historian named Gergely Barki discovered the lost painting 'Sleeping Lady with Black Vase' while watching 'Stuart Little' with his daughter.

Basketballs weren't always orange. Here's why the sport eventually traded its dark brown balls for something much brighter.

This modern monster was created in 2009, but has already inspired several real-world crimes. Here's the story of Slender Man and his terrifying legacy.