Austin Thompson

Shakespeare is the first known citation for over a thousand words and even more meanings—but new research occasionally shows that Shakespeare actually didn't originate some phrases, a trend that will likely continue over time.

Discover how the different generation names for Baby Boomers, Gen X, and Millennials came to be.

The origins of April Fools’ Day have long been caught up in myths and legends involving everything from mackerels to calendar switches.

Humans love conspiracy theories, and always have—there’s even evidence that ancient Romans had a few. But with the advent of the internet, they seem to be everywhere. And some of them are actually true.

The Boston Tea Party was a foundational moment in American history—and it was not without controversy. Honor its 250th anniversary with these surprising facts.

While there may be no definite consensus on how red and green became the official colors of Christmas, there are a few interesting explanations.

Red pandas have always lived in the shadow of the other, more famous panda. But now it’s time to give them their due.

Studies have shown that just watching cat videos on the internet can boost a person’s energy and create positive emotions—so it’s no surprise that actual cat ownership has a number of benefits. Here are a few.