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Dream Job Alert: Get Paid To Watch and Review Animal Movies

ESA Doctors is hiring a “Chief of Pet Flicks“ to watch animal movies and write about their impact on mental health.

The Story Behind the Giant Inflatable Union Rat

If you're from a town with a strong union presence, you know that if new commercial construction happens without union labor, protests often follow.

Meet “Cheetozard,” the Pokémon-Shaped Cheeto That Sold For More Than $80,000

A one-of-a-kind spicy Cheeto, shaped like Charizard, has become a viral sensation, selling for an unbelievable price at auction.

An adorable black-capped chickadee posing in a white spruce.

10 Charming Facts About Chickadees

These active backyard birds are more than just cute—they’re hardy survivors that have conquered the continent and are teaching scientists new things about avian evolution.

Dirty earbuds aren‘t a good look. Here‘s how to clean them.

How to Clean Your Dirty Earbuds

No one likes waxy earbuds. Fortunately, there are several steps you can take to remove all the gunk.

Annual household income makes a difference in this study.

The 10 States Spending the Most (and Least) on Groceries

In these states, a trip to the grocery store is tough on the wallet.

Can You Solve This Old-Timey Riddle? #28

The riddle below dates back to the 1920s—can you figure it out?

Newlyweds have been saving their wedding cakes for hundreds of years.

Why Do People Freeze Wedding Cake?

Freezing a portion of a wedding cake is a centuries-old tradition. If you’re going to freeze the top layer of your wedding cake, make sure you do it right.

You can avoid brain freeze with a couple of easy precautions.

What Causes Brain Freeze?

Here's what’s happening in your body when you eat ice cream or drink a chilled beverage too fast.

Here’s Why Some People Wear Orange—Not Green—On St. Patrick’s Day

You might be used to people wearing green on St. Patrick’s Day, but some sport orange instead. Here’s why.

The District of Columbia comes out on top.

The Best and Worst States for Workplace Culture, Mapped

Midwestern and northeastern states were most likely to have positive workplace cultures.

'Psylla frodobagginsi' (left) and Elijah Wood as Frodo Baggins in 'The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring' (2001).

10 Cool Animals Named After Lord of the Rings Characters

These creatures don't live in Middle-earth—but they sound like they could.

Definition Detective Quiz #28

We give you an obscure word with four definitions—one correct, three made up. Can you identify the correct one?

It’s easier to forecast earthquakes than predict them.

Why Can’t We Predict Earthquakes?

To predict quakes, scientists have to understand how they occur, what happens just before and during the start of one, and whether it shows signs that movement is imminent. So far, none of those things is known.

7 Out-of-This-World Facts About Ray Bradbury’s ‘The Martian Chronicles’

The fix-up novel, which turns 75 this year, would become one of Bradbury’s most famous books—and inspire future scientists.

Follow these essential steps to successfully use a plunger.

You May Be Using Your Toilet Plunger Wrong

Master the technique of using a plunger to quickly clear toilet clogs—and avoid making the situation worse.

You likely have a chance to see the total lunar eclipse in March!

Don’t Miss the “Blood Moon” Total Lunar Eclipse Coming in March

The total lunar eclipse on March 13–14 will cause a “blood moon” visible from coast to coast.

Nelson Mandela, Jerry Springer, and John Cleese have at least one thing in common.

30 Famous People With Law Degrees

You might be surprised at what Fidel Castro, Francis Scott Key, and Henri Matisse have in common.

Where does your state rank in WalletHub‘s study?

The Best and Worst American States for Women

Explore WalletHub‘s rankings of the best and worst states for women, based on economic well-being, healthcare access, and safety metrics.

Costco only takes Visa. It's for your own good.

The Reason Costco Only Accepts Visa Credit Cards

The warehouse giant won’t take Mastercard, Discover, or American Express. Here’s why.

When the Smithsonian’s National Zoo Gave Its Animals Musical Instruments

If you’ve ever dreamed of seeing an otter play a keyboard, today’s your lucky day.

Some of these mistakes were pretty costly.

11 of the Most Expensive Typos in History

From the NASA mistake that made an interplanetary rocket explode to the bible with a very naughty misprint, these typos are an ode to proofreaders.

See if you can figure out this twisted tune.

Tune Twist Quiz #31

Can you figure out what the song is, or who performed it?

Why Do Cars Catch Fire?

A car accident in a movie usually ends in a huge fireball. But what really causes vehicle fires?