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Snoopy floats above the 2022 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.

47 Fun Facts About the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

Since the 1920s, Macy's has sent more than 90 versions of its famed Thanksgiving Day Parade down the streets of Manhattan.

Careful planning and packing can go a long way.

10 Tips for Packaging and Transporting a Thanksgiving Feast

To prevent spilled dishes and spoiled perishables from ruining the meal, check out these tips for safely packing and transporting food to Thanksgiving dinner.

Time After Time: The Surprising Connection Between Taylor Swift’s “22” and Hanson’s “MMMBop”

It’s possible to sing the chorus to Hanson’s 1997 smash “MMMBop” over the chords to Taylor Swift’s 2012 hit “22.”

James Gandolfini and Edie Falco star in 'The Sopranos.'

12 Great Thanksgiving TV Episodes You Can Stream Right Now

From ‘The Sopranos’ to ‘It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia,’ these TV shows capture all the things you love (or hate) about Thanksgiving.

An Astronaut Tool Bag Is Now Orbiting Earth

The tool kit, which was lost during a spacewalk, is visible from Earth.

Nearly a quarter of the people at this table would rather not save room for any pumpkin pie.

A Surprising New Survey Reveals America’s Most Hated Thanksgiving Foods

According to a new survey, many Americans would be happy to skip the turkey altogether on Thanksgiving—but that's not their most hated dish.

25 of the Most Confusing Acronyms and Initialisms

You’re not the only person who has Googled “NPC meaning” of late.

Right on red might not be around much longer.

More Cities Are Banning Right-on-Red Turns—Here's Why

The standard traffic practice is under increased scrutiny.

Some stores are refusing to let Black Friday overshadow Thanksgiving.

Stores That Will Be Closed for Thanksgiving 2023

Don’t leave your Thanksgiving grocery shopping to the last minute this year. Aldi, Publix, and Trader Joe’s are among the businesses giving employees the day off on the fourth Thursday in November.

The massive megafauna of the Ice Age / Getty / VICTOR HABBICK VISIONS/SPL

Misconceptions About the Ice Age

In this episode of Misconceptions, host Justin Dodd thaws out a few myths about the ice age, from the idea that Earth was once frozen solid to what actually caused the mammoths’ extinction.

Hey, Buddy: America’s 25 Most Popular Dog Names

Apparently, all the good boys are named Max or Charlie.

Here’s How Long to Brine Your Thanksgiving Turkey

Here’s what you need to know about the art of brining a turkey—including how long you should brine it.

‘Tableclothwise,’ ‘Parrotwise,’ and 10 Other ‘-Wise’ Words That Never Caught On

You think you’ve seen every category of words … then you find this batch, including such oddities as tableclothwise and rabbitwise.

Bill Nighy stars in Love Actually (2003).

25 Surprising Facts About ’Love Actually’ for Its 20th Anniversary

Richard Curtis’s multi-layered romantic comedy has become a staple of holiday movie marathons.

This Thanksgiving brainteaser will have you dreaming of a festive feast.

Can You Spot the Pumpkin Pie in This Thanksgiving Spread?

The slice of pumpkin pie is tucked among the turkey, Brussels sprouts, and squash in this Thanksgiving food hidden image puzzle.

One of the rooms inside the Explorers Club headquarters.

11 Awesome Artifacts You Can See at the Explorers Club

The Explorers Club keeps some odd artifacts in its collection, including a stuffed whale penis.

Here’s How Super-Long German Words Are Made

German is known for its extremely long compound words—Mark Twain once complained that some were “so long they have a perspective.” This quick video demonstrates how those words are constructed.

The pyramid and all-seeing eye were symbols of the Illuminati.

The Real Stories Behind 8 Secret Societies

Let’s peer in the windows of mysterious clubs, from not-so-secret societies like the Freemasons to lesser-known groups like the Bullingdon Club.

Iman Vellani, Brie Larson, and Teyonah Parris star in 'The Marvels' (2023).

Conquering the MCU: How to Watch the Marvel Movies and TV Shows in Order

Should you watch the Marvel movies in order of release or chronological order? And what about those Marvel TV shows? Here’s everything you need to know.

Why Wendy’s Quietly Got Rid of Its Elegant Sunrooms

Solariums are nostalgic for many customers, but Wendy's thinks they’re dated.

There’s no doubt about it—rotting food is gross.

How Did ‘Gross’ Become a Term of Disgust?

The word ‘gross,’ which came to English from French, took on a variety of senses in English related to size. But the ‘gross of today is different from the ‘gross’ of the past thanks to teens.

You Bull’s Pizzle! Breaking Down 10 Iconic Shakespeare Insults

Here’s how to pepper your next argument with Shakespearean insults.

Skeleton projected onto life-sized elephant model at ’The Secret World of Elephants’ exhibit.

Explore the Secret World of Elephants With the American Museum of Natural History’s New Exhibition

A new exhibit coming to the American Museum of Natural History in New York City examines elephants’ past, present, and future.

What’s the Kennection? #88

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

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