type of English cheese

In 2013, Business Insider wrote that deceased Communist dictator Mao Zedong was "still bigger than Jesus" in China. He was probably even bigger than John Lennon. But his personal hygiene was more disgusting than the devil himself.

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Live Crab Vending Machines in Nanjing China

The Statue of Liberty's 1984-1986 restoration

Their first store opened on May 5, 1978

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You are not going to believe how much money Ray J and Kim Kardashian still make from that notorious sex tape. Find out the details here.

An American Airlines flight was forced to make an emergency landing Monday morning after a passenger lit a match to disguise the scent of flatulence, authorities said.

A shocking number of sloths die while trying to poop—but not for the reason you might think.

As the movie returns to the big screen for one night, Judge revisits his most depressingly prescient film.

American rock singer, songwriter and musician

1964 film by Steven Spielberg

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Did you know that the history of gas odorization predates the use of natural gas?

The animated film, Mulan, has become a Disney classic, and throughout the film, the titular character plays with her hair, and here is why.

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unsanctioned car speed record

Explosion at London School, New London, Texas