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It pays to promote. That's how Amerigo Vespucci got a new continent named in his honor. That and a little historical misunderstanding.

Harry Styles drank from his shoe onstage in Perth, Australia. Why in the world would he do that?

Kiddo was his name and not only was he the first cat to attempt to cross the Atlantic in an airship, but he also did it as a stowaway.

The emperor Napoleon Bonaparte was neither the inventor nor the popularizer of this game, but his name is used for one of the bids. Learn to play.

The Hierophant appears in your reading. What does it mean? Learn to interpret his message in both the upright and reversed positions.

What is the dumbest animal on Earth? Spoiler: It's not your uncle who tried to deep-fry a turkey in his bathtub.

Sleep Dispatch 5: Writer Vince Rause learns that his worries about falling asleep are keeping him awake.

Evel Knievel was the motorcycle daredevil that motivated an entire generation of kids. Read the story of Evel Knievel and learn about his legacy.

Flamboyant Jimmy Demaret was as much entertainer as golfer. Learn about Jimmy Demaret's golf career and his unique wardrobe choices.

Henri Fantin-Latour was inspired by Impressionim's innovative style and honored famous artists in his paintings. See Impressionist portraits here.

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