The 25 Hardest Schools to Get Into in 2024
These universities are among the toughest to enroll in. One has an acceptance rate of just 1 percent.
These universities are among the toughest to enroll in. One has an acceptance rate of just 1 percent.
Some of the most valuable LEGO sets recreate scenes from franchises like Star Wars and Harry Potter—and can earn owners some serious cash.
The FBI’s 2014 list of internet acronyms and shorthand will have you LWP (laughing with passion).
‘Hippopotamus’ is Latin for “river-horse,” which makes sense for these semiaquatic mammals. The origins of some other animal names aren’t quite as literal.
'Glee' never wasted a chance to cast a celebrity in a small role. Here are 31 great examples.
From mullet to bucket list, these terms from pop culture are newer than you may have assumed.
Rin Tin Tin was found on a World War I battlefield in France before making his way to Hollywood, while poor Arnold the Pig was rumored to have been eaten after ‘Green Acres’ was canceled.
Utah sure loves those Kirkland Signature diapers.
Discover the meanings and origins behind 10 of the most popular bits of Generation Alpha slang, from “skibidi” to “rizz” (and everything in between).
The Denisovans went extinct around 30,000 years ago. Scientists are just beginning to unravel their genetic legacy.
Drawing from Norse mythology, these classic Viking names are associated with strength, war, valor and lots of weaponry.
If you’ve ever needed a word for a piece of bread eaten just after a bath, or a term for an unpleasant choice between three options, you’re in luck.
While it's unlikely we’ll see a ‘The Office’ reunion, a Dunder Mifflin revisit—with an all-new cast—is looking more likely.
A handful of centuries-old sailing words remain known only to the saltiest of seamen, but some have become part of our everyday language.
Clara Bow, one of the earliest megastars of the silent film era, is famous for being Hollywood’s first “It Girl.” But there’s a lot more to Bow’s dramatic life than bobbed hair and flapper couture.
If you can’t tell crows and ravens apart, you may think you’re uncovering a minor conspiracy when you’re actually witnessing a murder.
Here’s how to steer a predictable discussion about teamwork and manners to one on sex and panda discrimination.
Discover the most memorable advertising slogans that stuck with us. How many have you uttered without even realizing it?
Remember when Mr. Potato Head was just an actual, edible potato with stuff you'd stick into him? And “Captain Action” promised to be any superhero you could afford the clothes for?
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.
Medieval dog names ran the gamut from 'Argument' to 'Feete.'
From ‘Jaws’ to ‘Barbie,’ here are the biggest summer blockbusters since 1974.
When “Midnight’s Children” was released in 1981, The New York Times pronounced that “the literary map of India is about to be redrawn.” Here’s what you should know about the novel that introduced the authorial voice of Salman Rushdie.
Some states try to look out for workers. Others actually set minimums below the federal rate.