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Watch Out, Cheetozard—A “Pikacheeto” Is Up for Auction

In the latest Pokémon-shaped snack news, a “Pikacheeto” is selling for over $2500. Cheetos shaped like Super Mario and Michael Jordan are also up for auction.

The Dark History Behind the Phrase ‘Canary in the Coal Mine’

Any early warning sign can be a canary in a coal mine. But the original meaning was more specific.

There’s a new reason to visit Chattanooga.

Chattanooga, Tennessee, Is Now the First National Park City in North America

Chattanooga has come a long way from being one of the most polluted cities in the country to the U.S.’s first National Park City.

Hawaii is one of the easiest states to navigate, according to this study.

The 5 Easiest States for Drivers to Navigate

Thousands of travelers rated the best states for stress-free driving—see which made the top five.

Interactive Cicada Map Shows Where You Can See (and Hear) Brood XIV This Spring

Use this map from the University of Connecticut to check if 17-year periodical cicadas will appear in your neighborhood soon.

Can Astronauts Get Drunk in Space?

NASA officially prohibits alcohol aboard its missions, but that didn’t stop some American astronauts from enjoying a wee nip with their Russian colleagues.

One LEGO builder is pushing the limits of the medium.

This Working LEGO Xylophone Sounds Better Than You’d Expect

Andrew Huang’s fully functional xylophone made entirely from LEGO is music to our ears.

These are the places renters may want to consider moving to.

The 10 Most (and Least) Affordable Cities for Renters in 2025

Discover the U.S. cities where renters can save money in 2025—and those where rent will take a big bite out of your wallet.

If you didn't know they had them before, now you do.

Why Does Bottled Water Have an Expiration Date?

Bottled water might seem like it lasts forever, but containers have expiration dates attached. Discover why and whether it’s safe to drink after it’s expired.

13 Facts About John Irving’s ‘A Prayer for Owen Meany’

Author John Irving’s book about a boy with a “wrecked voice” who believes he’s an instrument of God is a staple on high school summer reading lists. Here are a few things you might not have known about it.

Measuring flour is easier than you may think.

The Right Way to Measure Flour

You might be measuring flour incorrectly. Here‘s the proper way to do it.

Plastic pollution can have devastating consequences for national parks.

This App Lets National Park Visitors Report Trash and Plastic Pollution

Plastic waste sullies national parks. This app can help clean it up.

Hawaii is one of the top three states for luxurious vacation spots.

The 10 Best States for Luxury Vacations

From Florida’s five-star resorts to Maine’s luxury marinas, see which states ranked highest for upscale vacations.

Three outer cases of the “bone collector” caterpillar decorated with insect body parts.

This Newly-Identified Carnivorous Caterpillar Wears the “Bones” of Its Prey

The Hawaiian caterpillar adorns itself in dead bug parts—and its gruesome habits might be key to its survival in spider webs.

L-8: The ‘Ghost Blimp’ Whose Crew Disappeared During World War II

A submarine patrol blimp departed with a two-man crew in the morning. It landed with no one on board.

7 of the Most Memorable Energy Drinks That Got Discontinued

Discontinued energy drinks like Surge, Vault, and MTN Dew Energy might be gone from stores, but the memory of them still gives us a nice little pick-me-up.

Can You Solve This Old-Timey Riddle? #35

The riddle below dates back to 1754—can you figure it out?

A crowd of workers gathered at a May Day event in New York City, early 20th century.

What Is May Day?

May Day isn’t just for Maypole-dancing anymore. Here's how May 1 evolved from a pagan holiday to a communist day of remembrance.

16 Things You May Not Know About ‘Full Metal Jacket’

By the time 'The Shining' was in theaters, Stanley Kubrick had already decided that for his next project he wanted to make a film that depicted the realities of war.

The history surrounding this issue is long and complicated.

Men’s Pockets Really Are Deeper Than Women’s—And Here’s Why

You aren’t just imagining things—the pockets on men's clothing really are deeper than in women’s clothing. Discover the reasoning behind this odd (but deliberate) design choice here.

The 10 Most Pet-Friendly Cities Around the World

See which international cities offer the best conditions for you and your companion.

A Scottish wildcat, likely with some domestic house cat mixed in.

8 Animals That Recently Went Extinct

These fluffy, scaly, and feathered friends will be missed.

The Dubious Legend of Virgil’s Pet Fly

Did the great poet really build a tomb for a household pest?

A Shattered Flower Pot With a Secret Nets $60,000 at Auction

The ceramic pot was left in a garden for years. It was a genuine work of art hiding in plain sight.