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18 Fun Facts About ‘Ted Lasso’

Did you think ‘Ted Lasso’ was over? Think again: A fourth season of the feel-good series was just announced.

Everybody gets to be Irish after they smooch this stone.

Where Does the Phrase ‘Gift of Gab’ Come From?

This St. Patrick’s Day, discover the origins of this old Irish idiom and how it all ties back to the Blarney Stone in Ireland.

It’s not just women who will find these terms useful.

24 Words From Laádan, a Language Invented to Express a Woman’s Point of View

‘Radíidin’ means “a time allegedly a holiday but actually so much a burden because of work and preparations that it is a dreaded occasion.” ‘Thehena’ is a word for “Joy despite negative circumstances.”

It treads a fine line between stupid and clever, but we love it anyway.

16 Facts About ‘This Is Spinal Tap’

Ahead of ‘Spinal Tap II: The End Continues,’ which comes out this fall, discover more fun facts about Rob Reiner’s original film, which turned a fictional heavy metal band into bona fide musical superstars.

The Shamrock Shake flavor is a national favorite overall.

The Most Popular Green Foods By State, Mapped

Curious about St. Patrick‘s Day green food trends? Explore which states are most interested in dyeing their pies, drinks, and desserts for the holiday.

The Phony Disease That Helped Researchers Identify Bach’s (Purported) Body

Johann Sebastian Bach was buried in an unmarked grave in 1750. Nearly two centuries later, a doctor identified the composer’s bones from skeletal evidence of “organist’s disease.”

The ‘school fossil boulder’ originating from Dunn Creek Mining Area, Callide, Queensland.

66 Dinosaur Footprints Discovered on Rock Gifted to an Australian High School Decades Ago

A rock slab displayed at Biloela State High School contains some of the most densely packed dinosaur footprints ever discovered in Australia.

6 Essential Facts About Hantavirus

Here’s what you need to know to keep yourself safe from the rodent-borne viral disease.

A player dances on the DDR or Dance Dance Revolution video game.

Footloose: The ‘Dance Dance Revolution’ Craze of the 2000s

In 1998, Konami unveiled ‘Dance Dance Revolution,’ and embarrassing yourself in public became one of the coolest trends around.

These spuds are dirty. Luckily, they‘re easy to clean.

How to Wash and Store Potatoes

Discover the essential steps to properly wash potatoes before cooking.

You can see the Chicago River turn green on St. Patrick‘s Day.

The 10 Best Cities for Celebrating St. Patrick‘s Day

Check out these U.S. cities if you‘re looking for the ultimate St. Patrick‘s Day celebration.

Can You Solve This Old-Timey Riddle? #29

The riddle below dates back to 1875—can you figure it out?

Why Does Easter’s Date Change Every Year?

Easter always happens sometime in March or April—but the date is never the same each year.

The 20 Most Popular Royal-Inspired Baby Names

These are the most popular aristocratic baby names in 2025, from Amelia to George

Why Female Dogs Are Called “B*tches”—And How the Word Became an Insult to Women

How did the word for a female dog become a derogatory word for women? We explain.

There’s a lot people get wrong about the Central Intelligence Agency.

7 Misconceptions About the CIA

Yes, you can have a Facebook page and still join the CIA.

Which destination does your state want to travel to?

Every State‘s Dream Travel Destination, Mapped

Discover the most searched vacation destinations in the U.S., from tropical beaches to overseas adventures.

Meet Whitetop, the Oldest Living Llama - Guinness World Records

27-Year-Old Therapy Llama Is Officially the Oldest of His Species

Whitetop the therapy llama just celebrated a record-breaking birthday.

Believe it or not, “ASL“ means “age, sex, location“ and “as hell“ in text messages.

The 20 Most-Searched Text Abbreviations of 2025 (So Far)

If you‘re wondering what FAFO or SMH means, you aren‘t alone.

Definition Detective Quiz #29

We give you an obscure word with four definitions—one correct, three made up. Can you identify the correct one?

A mass of shipping containers at the port of Shenzen, China.

How Do Tariffs Work?

Tariffs are a means for one country to wrangle better trade terms with another country and to protect domestic manufacturing. Unfortunately, they don’t always deliver.

Ali Larter, Devon Sawa, And Kerr Smith in ‘Final Destination.’

10 Frightening Facts About the ‘Final Destination’ Franchise

The first ‘Final Destination’ movie turns 25 in March. Here’s are a few things you probably didn’t know about a franchise that has made us afraid of pretty much everything (but especially logging trucks).

15 Intriguing Facts About ‘You’

The series’ fifth and final season is expected to hit Netflix in 2024. Here’s what you should know.

Why Does ‘Boilerplate’ Mean “Standard”?

Here's a crash course on the meaning and origins of boilerplate content.