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Champagne, caviar, and a “kerosene-like” smell made a supersonic flight aboard the Concorde one to remember.
These state parks are definitely worth the trip, according to reviewers on Tripadvisor.
Uncle Sam is an easily recognizable piece of wartime propaganda. And legend says he was based off a real person—though that may not actually be the case.
This riddle dates back to the 19th century—can you figure it out?
From London to Beijing, you may not know as much as you think about these world-class cities.
This excerpt from Ben Gazur’s book ‘A Feast of Folklore: The Bizarre Stories Behind British Food,’ out September 19 in the UK and November 19 in the U.S., dives into some unusual history.
Find out where your state falls on the list.
We give you an obscure word with four definitions—one correct, three made up. Can you identify the correct one?
Thrift stores are always a treasure trove of vintage items—but sometimes a lucky shopper comes across an actual treasure.
Test your observational skills and find the key in this hidden image puzzle.
Black cats, bats, and spiders commonly appear in people’s Halloween decorations. Here’s why.
We ran the lyrics of a hit song through multiple languages, then translated them back into English. Can you figure out what the song is, or who performed it?
Laughter is a surprisingly common reaction to being scared out of your mind.
Whether they were tunneling into vaults or blowing their way into them through church walls, these thieves were brazen—and in each case, whodunit remains a mystery.
Country music legend Dolly Parton just released her new wine brand, Dolly Wines. See which products are available in your region.