1 Misconception About Each of the 50 States (and D.C.)
We debunk one myth about each state in the U.S., from the Rocky Mountain not-so-high of Colorado to New Mexico. That’s right, New Mexico.
We debunk one myth about each state in the U.S., from the Rocky Mountain not-so-high of Colorado to New Mexico. That’s right, New Mexico.
Got invited to a last-minute potluck? This watermelon feta salad recipe is here to help.
America’s greatest physicists assembled under the Manhattan Project to create the deadliest weapon the world had ever seen—an atomic bomb.
Pineapples used to be expensive in Europe and colonial America. The South American fruit has been a symbol of wealth, luxury, and hospitality.
Discounted food apps like Too Good To Go and Flashfood can help you reduce food waste and find great deals on grocery staples like eggs, bread, and more.
The tendency for dogs to steal, chew, and snuggle your shoe while dozing off is common across breeds, ages, and temperaments.
Broadcast journalist Connie Chung was the first Asian American woman to co-anchor a major network newscast.
When it comes to rescuing endangered species, progress is an ongoing effort—but these plants and animals have made successful comebacks.
The daughter of King James VI and I was Electress Palatine of the Rhine and Queen of Bohemia, and through her grandson, the founder of a new British ruling dynasty.
If you've ever been called a "latchkey kid," this list of facts about Gen X is for you.
The 3981-piece LEGO ‘Batman Returns’ Batcave set even comes with Alfred Pennyworth and a tiny Christopher Walken.
The former model and ex-wife of music legends George Harrison and Eric Clapton made music history in her own right.
Pets, noise tolerance, and how much you like rats can all help determine which floor is right for you.
Plastic containers are usually still covered in water after they’ve been through the dishwasher. Blame science—not your dishwasher.
Don't even think of introducing Claes Bang at an awards show until you read this.
Speedos, the famously ultra-tight swimming attire, showed so much leg on the conservative beaches of Australia that men were arrested.
Enjoy the breeze wherever you go with this weird but useful wearable neck fan from Amazon.
Brown marmorated stink bugs first popped up in the U.S. in Pennsylvania in the late 1990s—and now, they can invade your home by the thousands.
The most popular baby names of 2022 are very, very similar to those from 2021.
Though fur offers some protection, it's still possible for dogs to get sunburned.
In the late 1970s, children were scared out of their wits by an eerie animated short on ‘Sesame Street’ featuring a crack monster. Some believed it never existed. Then things got weird.
Dachshund is actually made up of two smaller German words (dachs, which means “badger,” and hund, which means “dog”) and it's not pronounced “dash-hound.”
Nilanjana Sudeshna Lahiri, otherwise known as Jhumpa Lahiri, first came to prominence with her award-winning 1999 debut, the short story collection 'Interpreter of Maladies.' Here's what you need to know about 'The Namesake' author.
Johnny Cash and Elvis Presley occasionally impersonated each other in concerts—here’s the proof.