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Before tiles and vinyl reigned supreme, some folks put carpet next to the tub. But why?

Edgar Wallace wanted to promote his first novel with more than just traditional ads—but his brilliant idea almost became his downfall.

Some might accuse this kitty of gossiping.

Cats have attracted a lot of different superstitions over the years—some easier to believe than others.

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Bussers are an important part of restaurants.

What do the terms “busser” and “busing a table” have to do with public transportation? Nothing, it turns out.

Now and Then (1995) • Truth or Dare/Fight Scene [4K]

Critics might have panned the film—Roger Ebert said it was “made of artificial bits and pieces”—but audiences loved it, and now it’s a beloved cult classic. Ahead of its 30th anniversary in October, here’s what you need to know about ‘Now and Then.’

That wood-burning stove on the left is a potential health hazard.

It may feel nostalgic, but its affects on your health and the local environment are far from comforting.

‘The Shining’ made King one unhappy camper.

King has nursed a grudge against Stanley Kubrick’s film for decades. In 1980, he explained to David Letterman why it left him so cold.

From Execution Rocks and Devil’s Den to Skull Mesa and Maggoty Run—plus, how these spots came by their terrifying monikers.

If linguistics is any indicator, it would appear that everybody in the spirit realm speaks Scots English.

You can probably guess which is the most Googled.

Which Jane Austen books is the internet obsessed with?

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

We explain the science behind the answer.

Fires have prompted a number of safety regulations.

From tragic factory fires to toxic food scandals, some safety laws we may take for granted today actually have some pretty unsettling backstories.

Ever wonder where the name ‘Snickers’ came from?

Surprise: Milky Way wasn’t named after our home galaxy. Let’s take a brief stroll down the etymological candy aisle and discover how these confections got named.

Warning: This map may cause pizza cravings.

How many people need to see the same UFO for it to be “real”?

Who wouldn't want to tuck into a bowl of golden-brown, crispy hush puppies?

Hush puppies might seem like a simple side dish, but they carry a pretty interesting history.

Open book with silhouettes of graveyard and zombie hands with full Moon. Halloween still life with

Add these books to your TBR this spooky season.

Pumpkin beer has a long and spicy history.

The first pumpkin ales were brewed back in the 17th century as a beer of last resort. Today, they're part of a multimillion-dollar, fall-flavored industry.