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magic

America's Hogwarts Is Located on Massachusetts' Highest Peak

J.K. Rowling revealed Mount Greylock as the location of the U.S.'s wizarding school.
June 30, 2016
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garbage week

9 Destinations Where Garbage is the Attraction

Be a trash tourist today!
June 29, 2016
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africa

The World's Oldest Library Has Reopened

After years of renovations.
June 29, 2016
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astronauts

Some Astronauts Are Spending 6 Days in Caves to Train for Space

It's part of the European Space Agency's Cooperative Adventure for Valuing and Exercising, which forms the acronym CAVE.
June 28, 2016
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lost

The Lost Verses of Sitcom Theme Songs, From Fresh Prince to Cheers

Discover the secret lyrics of your favorite TV tunes.
June 27, 2016
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solar power

An Unmanned Robot Boat Heading for Portugal Is Now a Ghost Boat

The Solar Voyager was trying to cross the Atlantic.
June 27, 2016
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bug week

Interviewing the Country's Preeminent Bed Bug Lawyer

Bed bugs are a menace, but there are lawyers out there joining the fight.
June 24, 2016
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treehouses

This Awesome Treehouse May Soon Be Forced to Come Down, Mostly for Being Too Awesome

Neighbors complained.
June 24, 2016
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bug week

How Hardened Gangsters Got the Cute Name 'Bugsy'

Once it just meant crazy, now it means criminal.
June 23, 2016
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lasers

Iowa City Is Using Lasers To Map Its Abandoned Beer Caves

Beer and lasers.
June 22, 2016
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bug week

'No One’s Got A Crush On Peter' and More from the Forgotten Spider-Man Rock Opera

It was 1975 and the world needed a superhero's prog-rock anthems.
June 21, 2016
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bug week

Mystery Bugs Rain Down On Colorado Neighborhood

Bugs from the sky!
June 21, 2016
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tigers

This Canadian Bar's Tiger Pelt Was Stolen—Again

It features a menacing growl.
June 20, 2016
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england

A Mysterious Plague Doctor Is Haunting This English Town

It's a little worrisome.
June 17, 2016
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list

10 Adorable Bronze Animal Statues That You Will Want To Hug

They're good boys. Yes they are.
June 17, 2016
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surfing

This Year's Class of Surfers to be Inducted Into the Surfers' Hall of Fame

From Blaine "Sumo" Sato to Shawn Stussy.
June 16, 2016
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wedding day

Couple Gets Rare Access to Glowworm Cave for Wedding Photos

They were celebrities.
June 15, 2016
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calendars

The Complete Calendar Plug-In of the World's Fictional Holidays

From Durin's Day to Judgement Day, celebrate the greatest pop culture events with our new calendar.
June 15, 2016
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wedding day

Ian McKellen Spotted at Shanghai's Marriage Market

He's "still active," he says.
June 14, 2016
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anarchy

Detroit's 'Sexiest Anarchist Collective' Is Getting Bigger

They've been around since 1993.
June 13, 2016
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graveyards

Australia's Famous Waverly Cemetery Could Fall Into The Sea

Its situation is a bit precarious.
June 10, 2016
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storms

This Floating Schoolhouse Just Collapsed After a Heavy Storm

Fortunately, no one was hurt.
June 9, 2016
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swings

Hiker Nearly Falls Off Illegal Swing on Hawaii's Famous Stairway to Heaven

A hairy situation.
June 8, 2016
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fantasy locations

8 Real-World Forests That Look Like They Belong in a Fantasy Novel

These enchanting groves are the perfect settings for a heroic quest.
June 8, 2016