A Laugh Track Can Make Bad Jokes Seem Funnier, Study Finds
“Who is the best kung-fu vegetable? Brocco-Lee!” “What’s the best day to cook? Fry-day!” “What state has the smallest drinks? Mini-soda!”
“Who is the best kung-fu vegetable? Brocco-Lee!” “What’s the best day to cook? Fry-day!” “What state has the smallest drinks? Mini-soda!”
Many of August's quirky holidays revolve around celebrating loved ones and seasonal delights, so grab your family (Fido included) and a bag of marshmallow and let's party.
Long before CGI-centric films ruled the box office, there were Muppets. And next week they'll make their way back into theaters to celebrate the 40th anniversary of 'The Muppet Movie.'
The two spice blends sold at Walmart have been linked to a batch of cumin contaminated with Salmonella.
Usually it's all about the Perseids, but this summer, the Delta Aquariids is the meteor shower to catch, thanks to July's "old moon." Here's how to view it.
Swedish flight-tracking service Flightradar24 recently announced the news on Twitter—but it’s possible the record could be broken again within the week.
The replica boat 'Orca II' was the unsung star of 1975's 'Jaws,' brought on camera when the ship needed to sink on command. But what happened after filming ended was worse than any shark attack.
The paleo diet recommends eating low-carb foods like our ancient ancestors if we want to reach optimum health. But it turns out that early humans in the Paleolithic era dined on more than just meat.
The tree provides real-time updates on its moisture level, temperature, and sap flow, with the occasional lament about warm weather.
Some readers call them comic books. Others call them graphic novels, which just might be code for "expensive comic book." Is there more to it?
Death was just the beginning for the embalmed noggin of former Lord Protector of England, Ireland, and Scotland Oliver Cromwell.
Yes, the bad spinoffs might simply say "Hollywood is out of ideas!" But the best ones leave you wanting more from a growing fictional universe.
Anything with J.K. Rowling's name on it is sure to catch the attention of the legion of Harry Potter fans. So why did the author use a pseudonym for her latest book series?
After more than 2200 games over 117 years, this iconic baseball rivalry is still making history and breaking records.
Over the course of a film career that spanned nearly 50 years, Kubrick directed just 13 features—which was a testament to the filmmaker's reputation as a consummate perfectionist.
Celebrate the 25th anniversary of 'The Shawshank Redemption' by catching it on the big screen, courtesy of Fathom Events.
If your cat runs away every time you reach out to pet it, don't give up—there is a right way to pet a cat.
A lot of idioms have counterparts with similar meanings across several languages. Here are a few international idioms whose meanings you might recognize.
Harrison Duran, a dinosaur fanatic since childhood, discovered the partial triceratops skull on a dig in the Badlands of North Dakota.
The Chicago-based women name about 200 generic drugs per year, and the naming process is very scientific … sometimes.
The bright green light that streaked across skies over Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut the night of July 24 was likely a fireball meteor, experts say.
Dr. Sandra Lee has brought seven acne-fighting products from her acclaimed SLMD Skincare line to an aisle near you.
Depression affects 300 million people worldwide, but there's good news: There are effective treatments. Here’s what you need to know about this debilitating mental disorder.
Aspiring witches and wizards are getting a collection of 81 clothing items inspired by Harry Potter from Mini Boden.