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Why Are Blue and White the Colors of Hanukkah?

In 1864, the Jewish poet Ludwig August Frankl named blue and white "the colours of Judah" in a poem not so surprisingly called "Judah's Colours."... READ ON

7 Things To Know About Pablo Picasso

The art legend, who was born on this day in 1881, completed his first painting at age nine.... READ ON

25 of Oscar Wilde's Wittiest Quotes

"Always forgive your enemies; nothing annoys them so much."... READ ON

15 Fascinating Facts About Amelia Earhart

The groundbreaking aviator, who would have turned 121 years old today, was a pioneer, a legend, and a mystery.... READ ON

19 Things You Might Not Know Were Invented by Women

Necessity isn't the only mother of invention. Though it wasn't always easy to get patents or the credit they deserved, women are responsible for many items we use today.... READ ON

15 Relatively Brilliant Albert Einstein Quotes

"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious."... READ ON

15 Fun Facts About When Harry Met Sally

We'll still have what she's having.... READ ON

16 Things You Might Not Know About Roseanne

The groundbreaking series is coming back to primetime—and will conveniently ignore that Dan Conner died in the finale.... READ ON

20 of Steven Wright's Funniest Jokes

Steven Wright once supposedly said, "I intend to live forever. So far, so good."... READ ON

11 Words for People Who Hate Certain Things

Haters gonna hate. And with the Greek roots mis- and miso-, they can hate a whole lot of stuff.... READ ON

15 Things You Didn’t Know Your Hair Dryer Could Do

You don't need to be a stylist to use your hair dryer as any of these things.... READ ON

14 Jobs You Didn’t Know Dryer Sheets Could Do

Dryer sheets are designed to soften and freshen clothing, but they've got loads of other uses—and we've made a laundry list of them.... READ ON

8 People Who Owe Everything to a Breakup

Nietzsche—and Kelly Clarkson—said it best: "What doesn't kill you makes you stronger." These 8 people might not have amounted to much, if they hadn't had their hearts broken.... READ ON

20 Things You Might Not Have Known About 'Freaks and Geeks'

10 Monogamous Animals That Just Want To Settle Down

They can't put a ring on it, but when these animals find a mate, they're ready to commit.... READ ON

16 Totally Normal Phobias You Didn't Know Had Names

Who says phobias have to be weird? Everyone's scared.... READ ON

6 Destinations Where Just Getting There is the Fun

Come along for the ride!... READ ON

9 Middle Children Who Came Out On Top

Yesterday was Middle Child's Day, and we're celebrating, ahem, a day late. But don't think middle kids are always overlooked. These famous second-borns grew into the spotlight.... READ ON

15 Couples Who Collaborated

Wayne Allwine, the voice of Mickey Mouse, was married to Russi Taylor — the voice of Minnie.... READ ON

19 People Who Won Oscars For Their First Movie

For a very select group of filmmakers, one's first "big break" has ended in Oscar glory.... READ ON

12 Strange Funerals and Funeral Traditions

Funerals don't necessarily have to be somber events. These memorials and traditions are heavy on quirk.... READ ON

12 Toasty Tips for Staying Warm in Cold Weather

Using these tips, you can stay warm no matter how frightful the weather outside gets.... READ ON

15 Words That Don't Mean What They Used To

Want to make conversations more fun? Consider the former meanings of these words.... READ ON

10 Hotels With Very Specific Amenities

These hotel extras make the minibar seem like child's play.... READ ON

25 Productivity Secrets from History's Greatest Thinkers

Want to get stuff done? Try these tips from some of the most influential minds in history.... READ ON

10 Last-Minute Ideas for Brilliant Halloween Costumes

Some people dress scary. Here's how to dress scary-smart.... READ ON

11 Colors You've Probably Never Heard Of

10 Things Banned in Other Countries, but Legal in the U.S.

Babies in Canada have to learn to walk the old-fashioned way.... READ ON

Why Do I Gag When Someone Else Barfs?

The reality behind the reflex.... READ ON

Why Does the Left Knob Control Hot Water and the Right Knob Control Cold?

In olden days, most sinks had a single pump for cold water on the right—to accommodate the right-handed majority.... READ ON

Is it Just Me, or Does Spring Feel Shorter Each Year?

Is Everything I Read in the Dictionary True?

6 of Ben Franklin's Greatest Hoaxes and Pranks

15 Animals With Crazy Sex Lives

15 Animals With Crazy Sex Lives

Birds do it, bees do it—and sometimes it gets kinky.... READ ON

15 -Ologists and What They Study

There's an -ologist for every subject worth studying. Now let's study -ologists!... READ ON

10 Eye-Opening Facts About Hibernation

You're not the only one who didn't want to wake up this morning...... READ ON

10 of Winston Churchill's Best Quotes

Churchill passed away 50 years ago today.... READ ON

10 Words You Might Not Know Are Portmanteaux

Motel, brunch, and sitcom are obvious. But these portmanteaux are undercover.... READ ON

15 Maniacs and What They're Obsessed With

15 Facts About Cookies for National Cookie Day

Today is National Cookie Day! Grab some cookies and read up.... READ ON

11 Great Thinkers' Brilliant Study Tips for Finals Week

College students can try out these strategies used by some of history's greatest minds.... READ ON

11 of Kurt Vonnegut's Most Memorable Quotes

14 of George Bernard Shaw's Most Brilliant Quotes

George Bernard Shaw once said, "I often quote myself. It adds spice to my conversation." He had a lot of good ones to choose from.... READ ON

15 Things You Might Not Know About Vermont

Once you learn these facts about Vermont, you'll never again confuse it with New Hampshire.... READ ON

15 Things You Might Not Know About Rhode Island

Rhode Island may be small, but these facts show that it packs a big punch.... READ ON

15 Things You Might Not Know About New Mexico

All the amazing facts about New Mexico you'll ever need.... READ ON

15 Things You Might Not Know About Missouri

We're here to show you some facts.... READ ON

15 Things You Might Not Know About Nevada

Come for the legalized gambling, stay for the interesting facts about Nevada.... READ ON

15 Things You Might Not Know About Idaho

There's so much more to Idaho than potatoes. But to be fair: There's also an awful lot of potatoes.... READ ON

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