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“Tolkien built the largest and most consistent fictional universe,” YouTube sensation CGP Grey says. It’s a bold and refutable claim (Terry Pratchett, anyone?). Still, J.R.R. Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings…
What’s fried and chickeny and red all over? That’d be KFC Korea’s Fire Double Down Maxx, the newest member of the Colonel’s ever-growing Double Down menu series. – Want to…
To this day, at least 25% of Mongolia’s population lives a nomadic life, and in doing so, they remain fiercely dependent on open land for survival. However, due to the…
Valentine’s Day is fast approaching, and in honor of the holiday devoted to that sweet, sweet loving feeling, we’re taking a hint from our resident sex goddess here at HuffPost…
There aren’t all too many known depictions of the Post-Impressionist known as Vincent Van Gogh, aside from the artist’s own self-portraits. Thus, a recently discovered sketch of the mercurial Dutch…
CHICAGO (AP) — Health officials say three more cases of measles have been confirmed in suburban Chicago, bringing the total number of cases to eight. – Common symptoms include fever,…
Would Picasso have donated 271 works to an electrician who worked for him for a few years in southeast France? A French court began to contemplate that mystery on Tuesday…
This article originally appeared on ArchDaily. by Karissa Rosenfield – Cite: Rosenfield, Karissa. “Andrés Jaque Named 2015 MoMA PS1 Young Architects Program (YAP) Winner” 05 Feb 2015. ArchDaily. Accessed 08…
Dame Helen Mirren may ride the subway, but according to her new, awesome L’Oreal Paris ad (she’s the UK brand ambassador,) you should think twice before offering her your seat….
The following is an excerpt from The Letters of Langston Hughes, a collection of correspondences between the author and his loved ones and contemporaries. In this particular letter, Hughes eloquently…
We live in an age of egalitarian photography. Anyone with access to a smart phone and an Instagram filter is potentially capable of producing a beautiful image. No longer is…
We all need help maintaining our personal spiritual practice. We hope that these Daily Meditations, prayers and mindful awareness exercises can be part of bringing spirituality alive in your life….
For the next 30 days, GPS for the Soul and meQuilibrium are providing you tips on how to live a healthier, happier and stress-free life. See the previous stress tips…
Research has shown that a power nap — a sleep episode lasting 10 to 30 minutes — can boost alertness and mood. Even a doze lasting just six minutes can…
Before we were able to Google our every itch and twinge and ache, we had very different relationships with our doctors. “In the early years of my career, information was…
Most cocoa powder can help make foods delicious and chocolatey, but not all cocoa powder is meant for every recipe. When taking a jaunt down the baking aisle, you may…
In today’s world of fast-paced living and uber convenience, cooking with a cast iron skillet seems like an antiquated notion. We have nonstick pans we can throw in the dishwasher,…
If you’re a fan of cooking hacks, chances are you’ve come across all the best ones. From the right way to eat a cupcake to how to get the best…
Another day, another opportunity to learn more about cheese, and eat massive quantities of it. This is how HuffPost Taste sees the world. Whether it’s goat cheese, brie, blue or…
Joanne Maglaras knows all about the love and support of family. She also knows all about stress of family life and how it can affect heart health. Five years ago,…
LOS ANGELES, Feb 9 (Reuters) – A total of 107 cases of measles have been confirmed in California, more than a third of them linked to an outbreak that began…
ST. LOUIS (AP) — An upcoming law school lecture by St. Louis County prosecutor Bob McCulloch is drawing criticism from some Saint Louis University students and professors who object to…
LONDON — A riveting exhibition here at the Museum of London has capitalized on the full-blown Sherlockmania that seems to have seized the Western world, judging by a new spate…
This article comes to us courtesy of U.S. News & World Report, where it was originally published. Dorm living is a rite of passage for students at most four-year colleges. But community…
LDS adults are asked to wear a specific set of underwear, called temple garments, to remind them about having a deeply personal relationship with God. And since they’re shaped like…
The University of Oregon illegally pried through the medical records of a female student who was expected to file a sexual assault-related lawsuit against the school, a staff therapist claims….
Author and so-called “Princeton Mom” Susan Patton received yet another stinging rebuke in the school’s paper for her comments about date rape. More than 100 alumni from the class of…
VATICAN CITY (RNS) If you are a Christian, protecting the environment is part of your identity, not an ideological option, Pope Francis said Monday (Feb. 9). “When we hear that…
VATICAN CITY (RNS) Pope Francis on Monday (Feb. 9) began what could be a key week for his reformist papacy, starting with meetings with his hand-picked kitchen cabinet of nine…
Professors and other university employees wouldn’t be able to criticize or praise lawmakers, the governor or other elected officials in letters to the editor if they use their official titles,…