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The biggest revenue generators in the NPS.

The National Parks Where Visitors Spend the Most Money, Mapped

For some local economies, national parks can be cash machines.

What’s the Kennection? #169

All five answers to the questions below have something in common. Can you figure it out?

Megalodons May Have Eaten Anything That Moved, According to New Study

Zinc levels show the giant shark ate more creatures than expected, challenging long-held assumptions about its behavior.

The Greggs sausage roll is the first food wax figure at Madame Tussauds.

Madame Tussauds London Will Display a Wax Sausage Roll Alongside Its Celebrities

A sausage roll is stealing the spotlight at Madame Tussauds, marking a tasty first for the famous wax museum.

Fortunately, the tooth fairy doesn't actually pull teeth.

The Strange Origins of the Tooth Fairy

While the Tooth Fairy herself may be surprisingly modern, the bits of folklore that went into her creation are hundreds of years old.

Queen Victoria wore a lot of black after her husband's death.

5 Ways Royals Shaped Fashion

Royals from Queen Victoria to Princess Diana have left their mark on the world of fashion.

The lore behind America's favorite ballpark snack is pretty fascinating.

Why Is It Called a “Hot Dog”?

Discover the curious origins of America’s favorite ballpark snack and why it’s called a “hot dog” to begin with. (Spoiler: It doesn’t involve any literal dog meat.)

Most Pride celebrations in the U.S. occur in June.

10 Facts About the History of LGBTQ Pride Month

Since 1970, the LGBTQ community has marked June as Pride Month, in part to commemorate the anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising, a watershed moment in LGBTQ history when patrons of the Stonewall Inn fought back against a police raid.

The lithium-ion batteries in vape pens can lead to landfill fires.

The Right Way to Safely Dispose of E-Cigarettes

Tossing old vapes in the trash could actually be more hazardous than you thought, but here's the right way to safely get rid of old e-cigarettes.

Which snack does your state crave the most?

America‘s Favorite Gas Station Snacks, Mapped

See if your state prefers salty or sweet snacks when hitting the road.

The Multi-Faceted Origins of 12 Birthstone Names

Their etymologies, unearthed.

A Manila galleon may have influenced ‘The Goonies.’

The Real-Life Shipwreck That May Have Inspired ‘The Goonies’

‘The Goonies’ turns 40 this year—and to make the film, director Steven Spielberg may have drawn inspiration from a real-life shipwreck that occurred off Oregon’s coast. It’s known as the Beeswax Wreck.

AI is the reason blue books are resurfacing.

Blue Books Are Back, Thanks to the Rise of AI Cheating in Schools

As AI tools like ChatGPT infiltrate classrooms, educators are reviving blue books to curb cheating and promote authentic student writing.

Can You Solve This Old-Timey Riddle? #40

This riddle dates back to the 1860s—can you figure out the answer?

The dish really doesn't have anything to do with primates.

Why Is It Called “Monkey Bread”?

Monkey bread—a sticky pull-apart pastry that’s typically made from canned biscuit dough—is a sugary, cinnamony treat that has nothing to do with primates.

An overhead view of the Erie Canal in autumn.

14 Fascinating Facts About the Erie Canal

One of America’s great early engineering achievements, the Erie Canal turns 200 years old in 2025.

Official White House portrait of President John Tyler by George P. A. Healy.

President John Tyler’s Last Living Grandson Has Passed Away

John Tyler was born in 1790. He took office in 1841, after William Henry Harrison died. His last living grandchild, Harrison Ruffin Tyler, just passed away, on May 25, 2025.

Most Popular Disney Songs, Mapped

Two songs conquered the map, and they come from very different eras.

6 Strange Animal Evolutions

From the long legs of the jerboa to basically everything about the duck-billed platypus, evolution has taken some weird turns.

Clearwater, Florida‘s views put it at the top of the list.

The 10 U.S. Cities With the Prettiest Commutes

From Clearwater, Florida, to Davis, California, these U.S. cities offer beautiful drives that make commuting a lot more bearable.

Pizza Hut is reimagining BOOK IT! for the smartphone age.

Pizza Hut’s BOOK IT! App Makes It Easy for Kids to Track Reading Goals and Win Pizza

Pizza Hut revamps its iconic BOOK IT! program with a new app that rewards kids’ reading progress with free pizza.

Costco keeps limited hours for a reason.

Why Does Costco Open So Late?

The popular warehouse chain won't let customers in until 10 a.m. Early birds want answers.

Trader Joe’s Is Officially the Most Trustworthy Brand in America

Trader Joe’s reclaims the top spot in Axios’s ranking of America’s most reputable companies, narrowly beating out Patagonia and Microsoft.

8 Complaints About the Prom From 70 Years Ago

Grievances from the days of yore.