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Body fat is not just something to get rid of. It plays important roles in the human body, from regulating metabolism to storing energy.

Jordan Rosenfeld






Let’s celebrate another year in the books with a look back at how our knowledge grew over the past 12 months.

mentalfloss .com, Stacy Conradt


Music and lyrics of ‘Auld Lang Syne.’

On New Year’s Eve, after the ball has dropped, revelers queue up “Auld Lang Syne”—that song that makes you cry, even though you don’t understand it and know almost none of the words.

Caitlin Schneider
Can you decipher this twisted tune?

It’s time to play Tune Twist, where we translate the lyrics of popular songs into multiple languages and then back into English. Can you figure out what the song is, or who performed it?

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President Jimmy Carter.

Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the United States, passed away on December 29, 2024 at the age of 100. He was one of the most esteemed humanitarians ever to hold the office. He was also once chased by a wild rabbit.

Jake Rossen




The famous Cliff Palace at Mesa Verde National Park in Colorado was home to Ancient Puebloan people for hundreds of years.

Make sure your passport is current, book your flight, and let yourself imagine the lives of the people who called these ancient cities home.

Jen Pinkowski