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The Perfect Summer Pairing: Veal Tenderloin and Grilled Peaches

This recipe from the Institute of Culinary Education is the perfect blend of sweet and savory flavors.

Quiz: Can You Match the Literary Fart Joke to its Source?

See if you can tell which gust of wind came from which book.

Car horns don't work quite how you might think.

Do Cars Ever Run Out of Honk?

Can honking at too much traffic actually deplete your car’s horn? The answer might surprise you.

Yellowstone National Park dominates the map.

Map Shows Most-Searched National Parks by State

See which national parks people in the U.S. are most curious about.

A litmus test is an idiom for a challenge. But why?

Why Is It Called a “Litmus Test”?

When a politician, sports team, or anyone else faces a defining challenge, it's referred to as a “litmus test.” What's litmus, and why is it being tested?

How Book Nooks Bring Magic Little Worlds to Your Bookshelves

These charming creations will make your home library feel all the more cozy.

6 of the Most Valuable Dragon Ball Z Cards

If you collected Dragon Ball Z trading cards in the early 2000s, you could have a small fortune on your hands.

What‘s the Kennection? #181

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

Why Motorcycles Are the Most Dangerous Mode of Transportation

There’s a good reason your parents probably freaked out when they found out you took a little joy ride on someone’s Harley.

The symbol for female (left) and male (right).

The Surprising Origins of the Male and Female Symbols

The ♂and ♀ symbols initially had nothing to do with representing human sex or gender.

Pollution played a factor in the rankings.

The 25 Dirtiest Cities in America, Mapped

LawnStarter ranked 303 American cities against 20 factors grouped into four categories. How did your city (or the one nearest you) fare?

Its origins are unclear, but its awesomeness is undeniable.

The Mystifying Origins of Heavy Metal’s ‘Devil Horns’

Even non-metal fans know the look: the pinky and pointer finger stretch upwards while the thumb holds down the non-participating index and middle fingers. But where did “devil horns” actually come from?

Quiz: Can You Guess the Movie Title Based on a Synonym?

From ‘Oblivious’ to ‘Residence Unaccompanied,’ these terms are synonyms of famous movie titles. How many can you get right?

Many pregnant people struggle with nausea and vomiting, especially during the first trimester.

Why Is It Called “Morning Sickness” If It Can Last All Day?

Nausea and vomiting are the bane of many a pregnant person’s first trimester. And despite the name, the symptoms aren’t just limited to the morning.

Wildebeest go great distances each year.

11 Amazingly Long Animal Migrations

Think your commute is bad? At least you don’t have to walk or swim from one end of the Earth to the other.

Teachers make a huge difference in the world.

How Teacher Salaries Stack Up on Average Across the U.S.

Oklahoma is lagging behind compared to the rest of the nation.

The Skull of a Fearsome Ice Age Predator Is Headed to Auction

Various fossils are being auctioned off, and they’re expected to fetch a fortune.

A few of the incredible prehistoric stone alignments at Carnac in France.

7 Amazing Rock Formations That Could Rival Stonehenge

From the mysterious human-made structures at Bolivia’s Tiwanaku Archaeological Site to the prehistoric megaliths at Carnac in France, these rock formations inspire awe and curiosity.

‘Kryptos’ has intrigued amateur and professional cryptographers alike.

The Artist Behind the CIA’s Famous “Kryptos” Puzzle Is Ready to Reveal the Solution—But There’s a Catch

The CIA's encrypted art sculpture has puzzled cryptographers for decades. The man with the answers is finally ready to clue them in.

Birds like this western meadowlark are singing earlier in the morning and later at night thanks to light pollution.

Light Pollution Tricks Birds Into Singing Earlier in the Morning and Later at Night

Early birds are starting to sing even earlier because of artificial light pollution—but it’s not clear if they’re actually losing sleep.

Study Reveals Surprising Dynamic Between Whales and Dolphins

Whales and dolphins aren’t just neighbors. They’re also occasional playmates, according to new findings from Griffith University researchers.

Mapped: Each State’s Most Popular Baby Names From 25 Years Ago

Find out what names Americans were giving their babies in the year 2000, and how they compare to today's most popular names.

Can You Solve This Old-Timey Riddle? #52

This riddle dates back to the 19th century—can you figure out the answer?

Pripyat, part of the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone.

12 of the Creepiest Nuclear Sites on Earth

These Atomic Age sites—some of which are still dangerously radioactive—are a somber reminder of the dark shadow the threat of nuclear war cast on the world.