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Why James Bond Would Have Made a Terrible Spy in Real Life
It takes more than a perfectly tailored tuxedo and cutting one-liners to make an effective secret agent.
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10 Animals That Have Become Extinct in the Last 100 Years
Since 1900, nearly 500 species of animal have gone extinct, according to a 2015 study. The good news is, scientists...
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This Is the Real Reason You Hate Scary Movies
Yes, it's perfectly normal to NOT enjoy being scared.
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12 Still-Unanswered Questions About the Assassination of JFK
The assassination of John Fitzgerald Kennedy was a "cruel and shocking act of violence directed against a man, a family,...
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17 Punny Halloween Costumes You Should Totally Try This Year
Really, what's better than a punny costume?
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14 Things You Didn’t Know About Princess Eugenie
In the second royal wedding of 2018, Princess Eugenie is tying the knot on Oct. 12. But who is she,...
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8 Funny Political Quotes (and Insults) You Can’t Help But Laugh At
Canada is a great country, but as far as put-downs go, we can learn a thing or two from our...
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Why Historical Figures Always Had One Hand in Their Jackets
It's Greek to me!
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This Is the Difference Between a Princess and a Duchess
Is it possible to be both?
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12 “Facts” About Queen Elizabeth II That Aren’t True
Fascinated by Queen Elizabeth, we decided to fact-check some of the more popular stories we've heard about her. Turns out...
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9 Incredible Women You Didn’t Learn About in History Class
From mathematicians to athletes to entrepreneurs, here are the empowering stories of women you may not know about, but definitely...
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How All Souls’ Day Is Celebrated Around the World
In these countries, honouring the dead is a sacred—and sometimes very lively—celebration.
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The 20 Dirtiest Jobs in the World
Your desk job won’t sound so bad after seeing these dirty jobs.
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Meet the Investigators and Scientists Fighting Food Fraud in Europe
Food fraud is big business across Europe—and it kills. But investigators are turning up the heat on the gangs behind...
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15 Cool Jobs You Could Have in the Future
Drones and robots may be replacing humans in the workplace, but here are some great gigs you can look forward...
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13 Clever Halloween Costumes for Work
Get in the spooky spirit at the office by throwing on one of these Halloween costumes for work.
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The Secret Message Meghan Markle Hid in Her Wedding Veil
It’s an incredibly romantic gesture—and it proves that no one knew as much about the Duchess’s wedding outfit as they...
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The Surprising Humorous Side of Stephen Hawking You Didn’t Know About
“If you are looking for trouble,” joked Hawking on The Simpsons, “you found it!”
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This Is Meghan Markle’s Closest Pal in the Royal Family
Meghan Markle has many A-list celebrity friends, but who in the royal family has a soft spot for her? The...
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The Real Reason Prince Harry Has Worn the Same Bracelet for Years
It’s so sweet—and heartbreaking.
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The 15 Quirkiest News Stories from 2018
While headlines are meant to shock and surprise us, these stories reveal the true wackiness of the world in which...
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15 Minutes with Dan Levy
The Great Canadian Baking Show host weighs in on oven drama, queer characters and working with his dad, Eugene.
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Inside TIFF 2018: Xavier Dolan Tackles Fame in The Death and Life of John F. Donovan
Xavier Dolan’s new film, The Death and Life of John F. Donovan, tells the story of a famous actor who...
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Can You Identify the British Royal by Their Childhood Picture?
Think you're a royals expert? Let's see if you can correctly guess who each of these royal babies and kids...
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Inside TIFF 2018: Salma Hayek Rules Wall Street in The Hummingbird Project
Salma Hayek’s new film, The Hummingbird Project, depicts the battle between two ambitious cousins and a high-frequency trading tycoon over...
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10 Historical Figures You Didn’t Know Were Related
Hint: George Washington wasn't the only world-famous leader in his family.
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10 of the Most Gorgeous Shipwrecks Around the World
The stories behind shipwrecks can be tragic, but what they leave behind is stunning.
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The Last Thing James Dean Said Before His Infamous Car Crash
The famous American actor passed away at the young age of 24.
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Inside TIFF 2018: How Elle Fanning Transformed Into a Pop Star for Teen Spirit
Elle Fanning's new film, Teen Spirit, tells the story of a teenager who auditions on an American Idol-esque television show....