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Charles Dickens Kept Revising and Revising His “A Christmas Carol”

The author would make changes over years of public readings.

See the Executioner’s Ax Used To Execute High-Profile Prisoners

During its last use there were collateral casualties.

Two Adventurers Are Racing Across Antarctica Alone

The New York Times is tracking their progress in real-time.

Five Stories From the Week You Don’t Want to Miss

Kick back, relax, and play a little weekend catch-up with us.

New Snake Discovered Inside Another Snake

The newly found animal's ability to burrow helps account for why it has remained so elusive.

“Die Hard” Is A Christmas Movie, Officially

A new trailer for the Bruce Willis flick sells that argument.

Congress Votes to Honor Ex-NFL Player With Congressional Gold Medal

Steve Gleason has been an advocate for ALS research, a condition from which he suffers himself.

FDA Warns About Teething Necklaces After Baby Dies

The agency is now discouraging the use of teething products to relieve pain in kids.

Lawsuit: Conor McGregor’s Barclays Bus Attack Was a Publicity Stunt

Fighter Michael Chiesa is suing McGregor for his UFC 229 profits.

Banksy Sends Environmental Message With New Street Art

The mural is a chilling take on the current state of the environment.

ESPN’s Sean McDonough Opens Up About Life After “Monday Night Football”

McDonough was relegated back to college football after Joe Tessitore replaced him.

How FedEx Makes Christmas Happen

A FedEx plane lands every 90 seconds.

Hartford Whalers Returning to the NHL … for a Night

The Carolina Hurricanes will don the iconic green Whalers sweaters on Sunday in Raleigh.