10 Foods You Can Get at Dollywood That Are Worth the Trip Alone

Photo: Ron Davis/Getty Images; Shay Spence Whenplanning a destination theme park vacation, one likely has grandiose visions of a marathon weekin Orlando, deciding between a myriad of resort options with differing costs and benefits, securing competitive FastPass times months in advance, and snagging coveted dining reservations. Of course, this can pay off with a lifetime of magical memories, but if you’re looking for something a little lower pressure (and easier on the wallet) that still packs the charm, all signs point toDollywood.

10 Former NFL Players Suing League Over Alleged 'Wrongful Denial' of Disability Payments

Photo: Steven Senne/AP/Shutterstock According to the complaint filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland, the athletes are “seeking redress for the wrongful denial of benefits, the denial of statutorily mandated full and fair review of benefits denials, violations of plan terms or governing regulations, and breaches of fiduciary duty.” Al Messerschmidt/Getty Many of the former players behind the lawsuit allege they had benefits applications denied multiple times, and claim the NFL displayed a “disturbing pattern of erroneous and arbitrary benefits denials, bad faith contract misinterpretations, and other unscrupulous tactics” in regard to disability benefits.

10 Fun Facts About the ‘Brady Bunch’ House That Might Surprise You

Photo:Courtesy Everett Collection Courtesy Everett Collection AlthoughTheBrady Bunchended in 1974 — and the movie came out in 1995 — the beloved sitcom’s legacy lives on decades later. Anthony Barcelo The renovation added 2,000 square feetonto the back of theBrady Bunchhouse, according toTheLos Angeles Times. This included the addition of a second story (so it seems that the stairs in the renovated house are, in fact, real). Jasmine Roth recounted in an interview with theOrange County Registerthatthe stairs on the set of the show were fake, and all the kids had to crowd at the top of the stairs during certain scenes.

10 Fun Facts About Tokyo to Celebrate the Start of the Summer Games in Japan

01of 10 Tokyo is the world’s most populous metropolitan area TOSHIFUMI KITAMURA/AFP via Getty Images 02of 10The Cherry Blossom is the unofficial national flowerAround April, these famous trees, also known as Sakura, bloom for several weeks with pretty pink flowers that draw visitors from around the world. The blossoms are known for their delicate, fluttering appearance. Both the blossoms and the leaves are edible and are used in traditional Japanese sweets and teas.

10 Fun Family Activities to Try This Summer (Just Like These Stars)

01of 10 Get Into the Garden Carrie Underwood/Instagram Getting your family into the garden isn’t just a fun way to model healthy behavior; even if you aren’t growing your own fruits and veggies à la Underwood,the act itself has a host of physical benefits, including stress reduction and an increase in physical activity (which is linked to lower risk of cancer and chronic illness). Don’t have a yard of your own?