Beloved children’s book author Dr. Seuss would have turned 108 today, and he would surely have been proud to see that his works are still relevant as ever, resonating with children—and adults—of all ages. Born Theodor Seuss …
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North Korea Airs Film Celebrating Its ‘Genius Among the Geniuses’
Not content with claims that bears have been crying woefully and magpies are hovering mournfully, North Korean propagandists continue to outdo themselves in building a cult of personality around new leader Kim Jong Un, the son …
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Google Doodle Gets Animated for Gumby Creator Art Clokey
This year has seen some stellar Google homepage doodles (including animated Muppets for Jim Henson’s birthday and a playable guitar for Les Paul’s), and today’s is no exception.
Buddy Holly’s 75th Birthday: Hollywood Pays Tribute to a Star Gone Too Soon
Happy 75th birthday, Buddy Holly. We sure do miss you.
Not So High-Tech Anymore: The First Website Ever Celebrates Its 20th Birthday
On August 6, 1991, the first website was launched on the Internet, forever changing the way we browse. (And thankfully, web design has improved just a bit in the past two decades.)
Prince Philip at 90: Relive the Blundering Royal’s Most Embarrassing Missteps
The Duke of Edinburgh, the man of a thousand gaffes, turns 90 today. As part of the birthday festivities, NewsFeed looks back at some of his biggest public blunders.
Quote: Bob Dylan Reveals Heroin Habit in Previously Unheard Interview
“I kicked a heroin habit in New York City. I got very, very strung out for a while. I mean really, very strung out. And I kicked the habit. I had a habit, about a $25-a-day habit, and I kicked it. Yeah, I kicked it …
From TIME’s Archives: Dylan Through the Decades
Bob Dylan’s first mention in TIME was a 1962 article that provided a snapshot of the young artist trying to make a name for himself on the New York folk scene. As the musician turns 70, here’s a look at TIME’s portrayal of the …
Channel Your Inner Bard on Shakespeare’s 447th Birthday
All the world’s a stage, so today, proclaimeth thy love for Shakespeare by speaking as he would have.
Justin Bieber Celebrates His 17th Birthday — with Cheesecake
The teen pop star could celebrate by rubbing shoulders with other A-listers, but has chosen to throw down with granny instead.
Google Doodle To Paul Cezanne: Happy Birthday!
Google bypassed the birthdays of Edgar Allen Poe and Janis Joplin Wednesday in order to honor the French painter. That’s saying something.