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In honor of the 10th anniversary of "The Return of the King," these are 7 things you probably didn't know about the popular fantasy trilogy, "The Lord of the Rings."

In honor of the 10th anniversary of "The Return of the King," these are 7 things you probably didn't know about the popular fantasy trilogy, "The Lord of the Rings."

These celebrities used their voice to advocate for others in need this year.

These celebrities used their voice to advocate for others in need this year.

Outgoing Democratic Senator Claire McCaskill criticized the U.S. Senate in her farewell speech, calling it "dysfunctional" and filled with "too many embarrassing uncles."

Actress Sondra Locke, who was best known for her movies with Clint Eastwood and her off-screen romance with the actor, died on Nov. 3 aged 74. But the news of her death surfaced only on Dec. 13.

Actress Sondra Locke, who was best known for her movies with Clint Eastwood and her off-screen romance with the actor, died on Nov. 3 aged 74. But the news of her death surfaced only on Dec. 13.

The United States Senate passed a historic resolution Thursday to stop U.S. military support for the Saudi-led coalition fighting in Yemen.

The United States Senate passed a historic resolution Thursday to stop U.S. military support for the Saudi-led coalition fighting in Yemen.

Here are five of the most bizarre crimes from 2018.

Here are five of the most bizarre crimes from 2018.

US National Security Adviser John Bolton lays out the Trump administration's grand strategy for Africa at the Heritage Foundation in Washington, DC.

US National Security Adviser John Bolton lays out the Trump administration's grand strategy for Africa at the Heritage Foundation in Washington, DC.

'Aquaman' hits theaters Dec. 21, 2018.

'Aquaman' hits theaters Dec. 21, 2018.

NGO, Global Witness projected President Donald Trump's ties to 'autocratic leaders' on to his D.C. hotel with the hashtag #TrumpDeal.

NGO, Global Witness projected President Donald Trump's ties to 'autocratic leaders' on to his D.C. hotel with the hashtag #TrumpDeal.

From Cardi B and Pippa Middleton to Amy Schumer and the Duchess of Sussex, these are some of the celebrities who announced they're expecting this year.

From Cardi B and Pippa Middleton to Amy Schumer and the Duchess of Sussex, these are some of the celebrities who announced they're expecting this year.

UK Prime Minister Theresa May has survived a no confidence vote in her leadership after 48 of her Conservative MPs initiated the move.

UK Prime Minister Theresa May has survived a no confidence vote in her leadership after 48 of her Conservative MPs initiated the move.

President Trump's former personal attorney has been sentenced to 3 years in prison after pleading guilty to 9 counts that included a slew of charges such as campaign finance violation, tax evasion

President Trump's former personal attorney has been sentenced to 3 years in prison after pleading guilty to 9 counts that included a slew of charges such as campaign finance violation, tax evasion

Robot Boris was praised by Russian State media Russia24, which boasted about the "modern" robot's dancing abilities, but it turned out to be Boris was just a man in a suit.

Robot Boris was praised by Russian State media Russia24, which boasted about the "modern" robot's dancing abilities, but it turned out to be Boris was just a man in a suit.

Here are the top 10 cutest baby zoo animals of 2018. Music Credit: Audioblocks 'Sweet Cute Sweet'

Here are the top 10 cutest baby zoo animals of 2018. Music Credit: Audioblocks 'Sweet Cute Sweet'

A round-up of the top data breaches in 2018. Music Credit: Audioblocks 'Fully Charged'

President Donald Trump welcomed reporters into the Oval Office as he quarreled with top Democrats Nancy Pelosi and Chuck Schumer about a possible government shutdown over the president's proposed

President Trump met with Democratic Leaders Nancy Pelosi and Chuck Schumer at the White House to talk about border security and the border wall on Dec. 11, 2018.