Author: Colin Gorenstein

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Today’s Big Question: Did Tracey Ullman get rich off The Simpsons?

Getting dressed used to be a lot more difficult. During the Roman empire, for example, the emperor was the only person who could wear the imperial color purple. Read on to learn about six times sumptuary laws told people what to wear.

Did you pick up on a strong resemblance between the ’80s cartoon The Snorks and The Smurfs? This was not unintentional. Here’s a brief history of the best-remembered knockoff of the international sensation.

How much do you really know about how wedding photographers work—and why are they so expensive? We spoke with several professionals to get these 17 secrets about their trade.

Eggroll is a golden retriever who has been trained to dial 911 for his owner with epilepsy; Angus is a springer spaniel capable of detecting C. Diff in hospitals. Meet nine highly skilled dogs with jobs helping people.