"Where's Waldo?" was banned? 12 surprisingly controversial titles

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Have you read them? "Where's Waldo?" was banned? 12 surprisingly controversial titles 4 min. When you think of banned books, you might imagine something edgy, problematic, or revolutionary. But what if we told you that Where's Waldo?, Charlotte's Web, and even Little Red Riding Hood have faced censorship? We've collected some stories about the most innocent-looking titles being banned or challenged. Do you think you can guess why they were? Read full article

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10 incredible White House stories that you won't believe! Discover   The White House is the home and workplace of none other than the US president. But beyond that, it has also been the scene of some wild and unexpected moments. Did you know that Andrew Jackson was given a 1,400-pound wheel of cheese? Or that there was once a prom held at the White House? If you have doubts, join us for a tour of 10 stories you won't believe actually happened inside the Executive Mansion! Read full article

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