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Why are basketballs orange? Learn how the familiar color came about and why it replaced the dark brown balls once used in the sport.

Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band Perform At Giants Stadium

From 'Wizard of Oz' to Tolstoy and Dostoevsky, Bruce Springsteen's taste in literature and non-fiction has shaped his work.

Steve Martin and Kimberly Williams-Paisley in ‘Father of the Bride’

Some movie parents of the '90s stand out, while others blend into the background. Can you name the '90s comedy just from the names of the parents?

Test your knowledge with the best August trivia questions! Discover fun facts about history, science, and late-summer pop culture.

Charles Manson at Court Hearing for Gary Hinman Murder

Charles Manson may not have been the clinically insane person or criminal mastermind you may think he was. Here are seven things people get wrong about Manson, his Family, and the Tate-LaBianca murders.

Ruins of the Atlantis civilization. Underwater ruins

Was Plato on to something, or is the lost city just that?

Jason Sudeikis and Tanya Reynolds in ‘Ted Lasso.’

Your guide to English terms as you watch the new season of ‘Ted Lasso.’

They were called “knocker uppers.”

A Tudor period interior of a wealthy family home

Life was vastly different during the Tudor period, though you might be surprised to learn how similar some of their household items were to what we use today.

The welcome sign into the state of Pennsylvania on Interstate-95 North.

In 17 U.S. states, annual deaths now outnumber births. Discover the factors behind America's dropping fertility rates and see if your state made the list.

Follow the trail to five legendary towns where cowboy culture is more than just hats and history.

Girl with eggs and geese walking down street

From fetching water to farming, kids were expected to work hard in medieval times.

These scents, whether good or bad, remind us of our childhood lunches in the school cafeteria.

Today, solar eclipses are sometimes seen as good times to rest, reflect, and break out of old patterns. Ancient cultures and religions all ascribe their own meanings to these celestial phenomena.

Looking for the best U.S. city to work from a coffee shop? Discover where fast Wi-Fi, affordable lattes, and abundant cafés make remote work easy.

Herbert Hoover attends the fifth game of the World Series.

Facing the Great Depression, President Herbert Hoover needed a quick workout—so he invented Hoover-ball, a fast-paced game played with a 6-pound medicine ball.

Whether you're a student or a teacher, test your knowledge with these fun trivia questions to jumpstart the semester!

Every bookstore in the '90s had certain things that made them an inviting space to read and buy books. Here are a few of them!

Why do we say “two peas in a pod” to describe things that are nearly identical? The expression dates back centuries—and peas are the perfect comparison.

Texas and Florida welcomed the most new immigrants of any states between 2024 and 2025. See how all the U.S. states stack up.

Every TV show needs somewhere for people to hang out and grab a drink. How well can you remember the TV shows just from the names of their fictional bars?