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Before stardom, Morrison spent his weekends surrounded by the sounds that would fuel his career.

It might be the weekend, but it's never a bad time for some mental exercise.

The story has been told--and embellished--throughout the years. Here's what really happened.

There's something about that opening riff in "Baba O'Riley." It practically shimmers with an infectious energy that has made countless stadium crowds scream wit ...

The average salary doesn't always match up with the number of students.

Calling medieval architecture "Gothic" was the 16th-century equivalent of calling it trash.

The beloved actor wanted the part, but a unique casting policy made it impossible for him to get it.

The 700-year-old reason we don't just say "it's five."

Wake up your mind this Friday with a new entry in our Trivia of the Day series.

The 9to5 movement began among female office workers wanting to reduce sexism and discrimination in the workplace.