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The glamorous streets of 90210—a.k.a. Beverly Hills.

America's 25 Most Expensive ZIP Codes

From Manhattan to Beverly Hills, these are the most exclusive ZIP Codes in the country.

Why Won’t My Cat Use the Litter Box?

A certified cat trainer suggests reasons why a cat won’t use its litter box—and offers some possible solutions.

Just because they're weird doesn't mean they can't still be kind of cute.

16 Ugly Christmas Sweaters That’ll Steal the Show at Any Holiday Party

There’s a good chance you’ll end up wanting to wear these flashy, funny ugly Christmas sweaters all year round.

Nicolas Cage stars as Nicolas Cage in 'The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent' (2022).

15 Celebrities Who Played (Versions of) Themselves in Movies

From Nicolas Cage to Jean-Claude Van Damme, plenty of Hollywood stars have performed on screen as fictionalized versions of themselves.

These spiders and their webs aren’t meant to be scary.

Why Ukrainians Hang Spider Webs on Their Christmas Trees

The Eastern European tradition is rooted in a beloved folktale often known as 'The Legend of the Christmas Spider.'

This Eco-Friendly, Wearable Sleeping Bag Will Keep You Cozy on Chilly Nights

The best sleeping bag is one you can walk around in, and VOITED’s Slumber Jacket proves it.

What’s the Difference Between Yams and Sweet Potatoes?

Ever wondered if yams and sweet potatoes are the same thing? Read this before sitting down to Thanksgiving dinner.

The Lewis Chessmen: a few pieces from a collection of 93 found at Uig on the Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, Scotland.

12 Fascinating Facts About the Lewis Chessmen

They're the most famous chess pieces in history—but much of their story is still unknown

Prince Jacques and Princess Gabriella of Monaco.

4 Royal European Families Have Twins—But Only One Set Includes a Future Ruler

With more twins being born than ever, it should be no surprise that a handful have royal blood. In Europe, four ruling families of Europe currently have a set of twins.

Furry Road: Remembering the Krushed Kitty Novelty Toy Scandal

In the late 1980s, thousands of cars were adorned with a seemingly crushed stuffed cat. Not everyone found it funny.

Britney Spears performing at the 2001 MTV Video Music Awards.

12 Surprising Facts About Britney Spears

Britney Spears’s songs, music videos, and live performances defined an era and inspired an entire generation of future pop stars.

Jingle bells aren't the only ornament that'll make your Christmas celebrations special this time around.

You Can Create Lasting Family Keepsakes With These Personalized Holiday Ornaments

Give your Christmas tree a custom touch with an ornament from Uncommon Goods that displays your first or last name in a wooden snowflake carving.

The face that launched a thousand memes.

Where Does the Word ’Meme’ Come From?

The word predates social media.

Portion of ‘The Card Players,’ 1890–1892, by Paul Cezanne.

14 Things You Should Know About Paul Cézanne’s ‘The Card Players’

One of the paintings in the series was stolen from a museum and held for ransom. Another sold for a record-breaking price.

Good ol' Depression-era fun. / Hulton Deutsch via Getty

Misconceptions About the Great Depression

The Great Depression was caused by the 1929 stock market crash and plunged the entire country into poverty … right? Maybe not.

You'd be amazed at what things you can get through a TSA checkpoint.

10 Surprising Things You Didn’t Know You Could Bring Through TSA Checkpoints

Most airline passengers focus on what they can’t bring through TSA checkpoints—but you'd be shocked by what can actually slip right through.

The Otherworldly History of the Demogorgon

The Demogorgon is much, much older than ’Stranger Things,’ or even ’Dungeons & Dragons.’

Veterans Day honors those who served in the past and active military members.

11 Things to Remember This Veterans Day

The date was chosen to coincide with the anniversary of the end of World War I, which occurred at the 11th hour of 11th day of the 11th month.

Why Do We Eat Pumpkin Pie on Thanksgiving?

Pumpkin pie was actually born in Europe—until American colonists claimed it as their own in the late 18th century.

35 Old-Timey Slang Terms for Informants

We’ve used the term ‘rat’ to refer to an informer since approximately 1910. But criminals have had many more names for snitches over the years.

Christmas is coming earlier and earlier.

Christmas Creep: Why Holiday Candy Is Already Everywhere

'Christmas creep' is getting stronger, with chocolate Santas popping up the second Halloween wraps. Here's why.

Larimar, one of the world’s rarest gems.

10 of the World’s Rarest Gemstones

They may not be as “precious” as diamonds or emeralds, but these scarce gems are just as valuable—if not more so.

Some words are bound to make you laugh—but why?

From Farts to Floozy: The Funniest Words in English, According to Science

“Wriggly, Squiffy, Lummox, and Boobs: What Makes Some Words Funny?” analyzed an existing list of 4997 funny words and recruited 800 survey participants to whittle down the collection to the 200 words the people found funniest.

Each country has its own quirky election rules.

15 Facts About Elections Around the World

Voters in the U.S. may head to the polls on Tuesdays, but the rest of the world prefers to save its votes for Sunday.

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