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Llamas and alpacas are thoroughly beloved in contemporary pop culture (just Google “llama alpaca gifts”). Though they have multiple similarities in real life, they are unique animals with interesting ...

Trivial Pursuit went on sale in Ontario and Manitoba in late 1981 for $30. The gaming industry doubted that a hit was imminent. Some criticized the box art, which was spartan and somewhat ...

Salvador Dalí, a leader of the Surrealist movement, is arguably one of the world’s most famous artists—but his creative talents went far beyond the art world. From stage plays to movies to fashion to ...

These days, the phrase hot-button issue or hot-button topic refers to any matter that is fraught with emotion, especially the ...

In spy lingo, a site in an undisclosed location that’s been cleared of any potential danger is called a “safehouse.” Spies ...

But chocolate chip isn’t the only flavor being neglected. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, overall consumption of ice cream has dipped in recent years, from an average of 18 pounds ...

Bison —which are commonly and incorrectly called buffalo—officially became one of the country’s symbols fairly recently: they were named the national mammal on May 9, 2016. The extraordinary creatures ...

These old collectibles could morph your savings account into something much bigger than you ever expected.

Idioms and proverbs can be found in thousands of different cultures and languages across the world—and although there are ...

The United States government knew it needed to step up its espionage game during World War II. The Office of Strategic ...