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Gertrude Bell Was Victorian England's 'Female Lawrence of Arabia'
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An intrepid world traveler, skilled mountaineer and noted archaeologist, Gertrude Bell broke all the rules at a time when women lived under the oppressive thumb of Victorian-era England.
What on Earth Were They Talking About? A Quote Quiz
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What did Pablo Picasss dismiss as 'useless'? And what did place did Gertrude Stein disparage with 'There is no there there'?
How Much Do You Remember About the Books of Dr. Seuss?
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If you know the phrase, "One fish, two fish, red fish, blue fish" by heart, then this is the quiz for you! Will you whiz through this quiz or flop like a mop?
Name the Other Half of These Famous Historical Couples
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The people who make up these historical couples were so closely intertwined that we now remember them as a pair, rather than individuals. Their names slip off the tongue together with ease, and it's hard to mention one without the other. Take our quiz to see if you can complete these matches for the ages.
Can You Identify These Famous Moments in Sports History?
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People do great things in sports every day, but some moments stand apart from the rest. Can you name them if we show you a picture?
20 Best-Selling Children’s Books of All Time
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Some have books captivated the hearts of children all over the world. See our list of the 20 best-selling children's books of all time.
Who Is the Oldest Living Person? And the Oldest to Ever Live?
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You think you're old? We're pretty certain you've got nothing on Branyas Morera and other people who have officially (and unofficially) held the title of world's oldest person.
How Sitcoms Work
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Sitcoms are the backbone of American television, but have you ever wondered where this format came from? Learn about television sitcoms in this article.
Who's Buried at Père Lachaise, the Largest Cemetery in Paris?
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This sprawling garden of a landscape cemetery sits in the middle of Paris and holds the remains of some of its most famous, and infamous, citizens.
Was Humpty Dumpty Really an Egg?
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And why couldn't all the king's horses and all the king's men put him back together again?