The Greek Myth That Inspired Fluffy In Harry Potter
One of the more intriguing and mysterious characters in the Harry Potter universe is Fluffy, and we meet him in "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone."
Read MoreOne of the more intriguing and mysterious characters in the Harry Potter universe is Fluffy, and we meet him in "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone."
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Read MoreIn Harry Potter, House Slytherin was founded by the wizard Salazar Slytherin, who believed that only pure-blood witches and wizards should attend Hogwarts.
Read MoreMaybe you're like untold numbers of others -- relax in a quiet coffee shop, a cup of espresso. There's a design from the milk atop your drink. How?
Read MoreHypersonic missiles are the latest must-have military gadget, but here's the truth and reality behind the hype.
Read MoreOn February 27, 2015, the world of sci-fi was dealt a devastating blow when Leonard Nimoy of "Star Trek" fame died at 83. He left a sizable net worth.
Read MoreOn a recent episode of "Pawn Stars," a customer came in seeking compensation for a somewhat rare find. The coin in question was a Quebec Taken Medal.
Read MoreMusic is about the sound. In today's entertainment world, music often becomes a multi-sensory experience, like that provided by Trans-Siberian Orchestra.
Read MoreThe relationship between the Cherokee tribe and owls is related to their beliefs in owls connection to the spirit world.
Read MoreHollywood has been known to play fast and loose with the facts, never letting actual history get in the way of telling a good story. How about Braveheart?
Read MoreChicago rapper Juice Wrld was on his way to the top before his sudden death in 2019. Since his death, his net worth has only increased in value.
Read MoreFrom her war effort to her embracing of modernization, here are Queen Elizabeth II's most notable accomplishments
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Read MoreThe U.S. dollar is one of the most recognizable currencies in the world, but it has humble beginnings. Here's the secret history of the first dollar.
Read MoreThe Olympic Games are a global sporting event that the entire world watches, and nearly every country on Earth participates in a variety of competitions.
Read MoreThe first modern Olympic Games were held in 1896, and the sporting event has been around so long, naturally, the event has not been short of any controversy.
Read MoreThe strzyga is a vampire-like creature from Slavic mythology that resembled an owl.
Read MoreLower-class people in ancient Egypt were buried in a simpler manner compared to the elites.
Read MoreDue to the distorted lens of history, many women's accomplishments often went unnoticed. These are inventions and discoveries by women that men took credit for.
Read MoreFrom mass shootings to murder to crazy cults, here are some of the biggest true crime stories for 2021.
Read MoreThe course of true love rarely runs smooth. Throw a couple of empires into the mix and you have a twisting, turning narrative that lives through the ages.
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