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What Is an Oreo Cookie's "Creme" Filling Made Of?

The "creme" in Oreo cookies isn't really cream at all, but does that make Oreos vegan? The answer is complicated.

Loudest Purring Cat - Guinness World Records

British House Cat Sets Record for World’s Loudest Purr

From the sound of it, Bella the cat is pleased with her record-breaking achievement.

12 Educational Facts About ‘Abbott Elementary’

A workplace mockumentary in the vein of 'The Office' and 'Parks and Rec', 'Abbott Elementary' focuses on an underfunded, predominately Black school based in Philadelphia.

An aerial view of icebergs in Greenland.

10 Fascinating Facts About the Arctic

It’s more than ice and polar bears.

Even words that don’t seem scary might have spooky origins.

10 Common Words With Spooky Etymologies

Ghosts, ghouls, and monsters turn up everywhere at Halloween—including in our language, and sometimes where you least expect.

For some really fast service, head to Taco Bell.

Fastest Food: 10 Classic Chain Restaurants, Ranked by Drive-Thru Speed

If speed is your top priority, Taco Bell and KFC are the fast food drive-thrus for you.

Sorry, Barbie! Actors Guild Releases Guidelines for Striking Members’ Halloween Costumes

The SAG-AFTRA actors’ strike has rules about how to celebrate Halloween this year.

The humble bacon, egg, and cheese breakfast sandwich is a more recent phenomenon than you might think.

The Delicious History of the Bacon, Egg, and Cheese Sandwich

‘New York Times’ restaurant critic Pete Wells once said the humble bacon, egg, and cheese was “designed to satisfy practical needs rather than voluptuary desires.“ But is that selling the sandwich short?

11 Fascinating Facts About Jackson Pollock’s ‘No. 5, 1948’

Even if you can’t appreciate this masterpiece's aesthetic, it has a history that’s worth its weight in house paint and stacks of cash.

Optimus Prime could go into the Toy Hall of Fame this year.

Optimus Prime vs. My Little Pony: The Toy Hall of Fame Wants You To Vote On Its Next Inductee

Rainbow Dash is up against the Decepticons this year in a vicious battle for toy supremacy.

How Does Sword Swallowing Really Work?

The ancient art of sword swallowing may seem like some sort of elaborate trick—but it’s very, very real (and very, very dangerous).

You’ll want to add ‘The Deep,’ My Heart Is a Chainsaw,’ ‘Our Share of Night,’ and ‘The Between’ to your reading list.

11 Contemporary Horror Authors to Read (Who Aren’t Stephen King)

If you want to expand your horror reading beyond Stephen King, look no further than this list, which features everyone from Mariana Enriquez to Stephen Graham Jones and beyond.

Meet Pepper X: Guinness World Records’ New Hottest Pepper

The Carolina Reaper used to be the hottest pepper in the world—but it just got dethroned by its own offspring.

These Spooky Candles Melt Down Into Creepy Metal Skeletons

Halloween is absolutely the season for decorating your house with cat skeleton candles by PyroPet.

6 Cures for Combatting Homesickness

Homesickness is normal. Here are some techniques for how to cope with the feeling.

The Reason Wine Bottles Have Dents in the Bottom

The dent (or “punt”) in the bottom of a wine bottle served an important function centuries ago, but it’s there for different reasons today.

8 Historical Accounts of Werewolves

Turning into a werewolf was a popular pastime in 16th-century France.

Watching a scary movie can definitely send shivers down your spine—but why?

Why Do We Get Shivers Down Our Spines?

You’re watching a scary movie or the music swells during your favorite song—the shiver up and down your spine is your body responding to a range of emotions.

You’ll want to start using these butt-related euphemisms from days past.

13 Old and Obscure Terms for the Butt

When talking about the fundament, some terms have slipped through the crack of lexical history—so please enjoy these old and enjoyable terms for the hindquarters.

Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios.

The Most Terrifying Haunted Attraction in All 50 States

From Knotts Scary Farm to Eastern State Penitentiary, these haunted attractions are worth a visit this Halloween season.

What’s the Kennection? #84

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

Spot the Skull Among the Jack-O’-Lanterns in This Halloween Brainteaser

One of the spooky faces in this Halloween brainteaser is not like the others.

'Monty Python and the Holy Grail' Returns to Theaters For Its 48 1/2 Anniversary

The comedy classic has a Quote-A-Long version coming to a multiplex near you.

Jon Gnagy, Who Taught TV Viewers About the Joys of Art Before Bob Ross

Long before Bob Ross and his happy little trees, Jon Gnagy was teaching art to the masses.

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