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(L) A house on fire; (R) a woman sleeping in her bed

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A 10-year study found a 900-degree difference between an open and closed door in a fire

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Genesis, Peter Gabriel, Phil Collins, The Carpet Crawlers 1999, Trevor Horn, progressive rock, The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway, reunion, Tony Banks, classic rock

(L-R) Phil Collins, Genesis album cover, Bryan Ledgard

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In 1999, Genesis quietly revamped a '70s classic with Peter Gabriel. It remains sadly overlooked.

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(L) A woman walks two dogs; (R) a man exercises outside

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14 anxiety-busting hacks people actually use, from dog walks to screaming into the void

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These are Phish's 5 coolest live Halloween full-album cover sets.

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5 full-album Halloween live covers by Phish that you'll love, even if you hate jam bands

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Woman makes her bed

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This morning chore could increase your chance of becoming a millionaire by 206 percent

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CEO accidentally emails job applicant private thoughts on her resume, her reply is perfect

When she was accidentally copied on a CEO's internal email about her resume, she didn't get angry—she got clever.

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'Simpsons' fanatics rank the show's 6 creepiest Halloween episodes

They don't call them "Treehouse of Horror" for nothing.

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Dad was in tears seeing his firstborn—then he asked a question that floored hospital staff

The man's wife had an emergency C-section, so he couldn't be in the room—but his first question was all about her.

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The Bee Gees' blissful a cappella 'How Deep Is Your Love' might just beat the classic original

A 1998 clip reveals their harmonies never sounded better than in this impromptu moment.

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Experts claim we've all been wiping our butts the wrong way

"5 pro tips for a clean bottom"

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Brian Wilson was incredibly moved when Paul McCartney visited him and played a new Beatles song

The intimate encounter had a profound and lasting impact: "[It] let me see my own songs more clearly."

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7 brilliant lessons ‘old people’ share that are life hacks for any age

These tried-and-true life lessons are resonating all over again online.

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At what age are people usually happiest? Well, it depends on where you live.

Research suggests your location, not just your age, might be the biggest factor in determining your happiness.

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Mom thought 5-year-old was holding a doll in the backseat—then realized her mistake

One mile into the drive, the mother realized what her little girl had sneakily brought along, and it left her speechless.

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Psychologists believe this is the favorite color of the most intelligent people

If your favorite color is red, you might not like this popular theory.

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The Traveling Wilburys 're-formed,' people say these five modern-day rock stars make the cut

Supergroups are fun to brainstorm, but chemistry is key.

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John Lennon wrote a wonderful letter to an aspiring folk artist. It went undelivered for decades.

The incredible story of the lost letter, and the Beatle's sage advice, eventually inspired a Hollywood film.

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Atheist calls church the 'ultimate money saving hack' and learned a lesson about community

“The real lesson is community can save lives.”

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Hello, Discman, my old friend: a Millennial love letter to portable music's black-sheep king

Less chic than the Walkman, less convenient than the iPod. But it ruled.

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Mark Hamill was asked if Luke Skywalker is gay and had the perfect response

Hamill was responding to a gay fan who was afraid to come out.

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These 'Twin Peaks' words of everyday wisdom feel profound. But what do therapists think?

"Every day, once a day, give yourself a present," Special Agent Dale Cooper once said.

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