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Ever wondered why a secret advantage is called an "ace in the hole"? Discover the 19th-century poker origins behind this iconic idiom.

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

Before stardom, Morrison spent his weekends surrounded by the sounds that would fuel his career.

The music of the ‘80s remains popular today. How well do you remember individual songs? Can you match the song to the artist?

It might be the weekend, but it’s never a bad time for some mental exercise.

To prepare for his role as Travis Bickle in ‘Taxi Driver,’ Robert De Niro really worked as a cab driver. The story has been told—and embellished—throughout the years. Here’s what really happened.

Pete Townshend, The Who in concert, Wembley Stadium.

Pete Townshend based the opening riff in "Baba O'Riley" on his guru. The song was originally intended for a futuristic sci-fi rock opera called 'Lifehouse,' which was inspired by Sufi mysticism and the idea that music could save the world.

The average salary doesn’t always match up with the number of students. Find out how much teachers are paid on average in your state.

A medieval stone gargoyle on the exterior of Germany's Gothic Freiburg Minster.

Long before it described cathedral arches, spooky novels, or head-to-toe black clothing, calling something "Gothic" was a major insult. Here is how Renaissance art critics turned a Germanic tribe’s name into a centuries-long slur.

The beloved actor wanted the part, but a unique casting policy made it impossible for him to get it.

The Prague Astronomical Clock, first installed in 1410.

Ever wonder why we say "o'clock"? Discover the medieval origin of the phrase, how mechanical clocks changed timekeeping, and why the contraction stuck.

The last lines of classic rock songs are some of the most iconic. How well can you remember the tracks from the line alone?

Wake up your mind this Friday with a new entry in our Trivia of the Day series.

The 9to5 movement began among female office workers wanting to reduce sexism and discrimination in the workplace.

The American filmmaker Tim Burton smiles as he adjusts his glasses

Tim Burton's favorite movies include 'The Wicker Man' as well as a stop-motion classic and a 'Dracula' adaptation that received terrible reviews.

At 3,212 feet, Venezuela's Angel Falls is the world's tallest waterfall.

Can you name the 26 countries home to the world’s tallest waterfalls? Test your natural world trivia with our interactive geography quiz!

Mick Jagger wanted the part of Frank-N-Furter in 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show,' but no one could replace Tim Curry, who died on August 26, 2026.

Here's how he practices his craft, why it's so important, and how you can join him!

Enjoy this nostalgia-filled blast from the past with eight ‘80s crafts we miss.

Planning a wedding? Depending on where you tie the knot, the average cost ranges from $17,000 to $57,000. Here’s how wedding prices rank state by state.