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Here are all the new jawns in the dictionary.

Jawns and Shower Oranges: See 30 of Dictionary.com’s Newly Added Terms

Non-Philadelphians can finally look up the meaning of ‘jawn’ in the dictionary.

Visit Great Smoky Mountains National Park on September 23, 2023, and volunteer to keep the heavily visited park in top shape.

Visit Any National Park Property for Free on September 23—or Volunteer to Help Maintain Them

On September 23, 2023, you can visit the Statue of Liberty, Alcatraz Island, or any of the 400-plus other monuments, parks, and historical sites overseen by the National Park Service for free.

Patrick J. Adams and Meghan Markle in 'Suits.'

15 Surprising Facts About ’Suits’

'Suits,' the Meghan Markle-starring legal dramedy that aired from 2011 to 2019 is suddenly all anyone can talk about.

What Happens to Unsold Halloween Pumpkins?

The unwanted gourds can wind up in a variety of places, including your local zoo.

The Iconic Concorde Airplane Is Getting the LEGO Treatment

LEGO’s Concorde plane is as sleek as its real-life counterpart.

‘The Persistence of Memory’ at a MoMA exhibit in Berlin.

14 Facts About Salvador Dalì’s ‘The Persistence Of Memory’

'The Persistence of Memory' is the most recognizable work by Salvador Dalì, who painted it in the midst of a hallucination.

20 Highly Unusual Truck Spills

Sometimes a truck unloads its cargo unexpectedly early.

These are boring compared to some others in the database.

This Searchable Database Shows All 8291 License Plate Designs in the U.S.

America has no shortage of cool license plate designs—and plenty of weird ones, too.

One Second a Day - GDB Guide Dog in Training (Lombard)

Watch an Adorable Puppy Go Through Guide Dog Training

Professional dog trainer Hana Kim decided to document the challenging and adorable process of turning a puppy into a full-fledged guide dog.

Which offbeat attraction do you want to visit?

The Coolest Offbeat Attraction in All 50 States (and Washington, D.C.)

Let’s take a roadtrip through the country, with stops at a self-flushing latrine, a collection of human brains, and much more.

Burial of the Nickelodeon Time Capsule 4/30/92 c. Nickelodeon/Viacom 1992

Every Item in Nickelodeon’s 1992 Time Capsule

In 1992, Nickelodeon assembled items important to the kids of the day, put them in a big orange time capsule, and buried it in front of Nickelodeon Studios in Universal Studios. Here’s the full list.

13 Weird Old Words for Witches and Warlocks

Stick these terms in your cauldron and pass them around your coven.

Carving pumpkins isn't always as easy as it seems.

The Best Pumpkin-Carving Tools and Accessories, According to an Expert

Maniac Pumpkin Carvers’ co-founder Marc Evan shares his tips, tricks, and picks for the best pumpkin-carving tools.

Time Lapse Video Reveals How Long it Takes a Watermelon to Decompose

If you've ever wondered how long it takes a whole watermelon to decay, this timelapse video has the answer.

X marks the spot for lots of saturated fat.

The Surprising Inspiration Behind In-N-Out's Crossed Palm Trees

The trees make an 'X' at almost every In-N-Out location. And yes, it's by design.

The cover of Shirley Jackson’s ‘The Haunting of Hill House.’

13 Chilling Facts About Shirley Jackson’s ‘The Haunting of Hill House’

Shirley Jackson's classic novel ‘The Haunting of Hill House’ was inspired by real-life paranormal investigators—and so scary her husband was afraid to read it.

A stereotypical depiction of a witch, wart and all.

Why Do Witches Often Have Warts?

The reason they’re often associated with the growths goes hand in hand with the same centuries-old superstitions that gave witches an undeservedly bad rap.

A scene from Frank Darabont's 'The Mist' (2007).

14 Memorable Facts About ‘The Mist’

Director-screenwriter Frank Darabont wanted to bring Stephen King’s ‘The Mist’ to the big screen for years.

Elaine's Unfortunate Dancing on 'Seinfeld' Was Inspired By a Television Legend

Could anyone dance that horribly in real life? Yes.

What's the Kennection? #78

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

Celebrate this long holiday weekend with extra savings at leading retailers.

The Best Labor Day Sales You Can Shop Online

Discover the best Labor Day sales 2023 from top brands like Best Buy, Walmart, Solo Stove, and others with this roundup.

How Phil Collins Accidentally Created the Sound That Defined 1980s Music

You may have never heard the phrase “gated reverb,” but you've most definitely heard the effect. And you can thank Phil Collins for that.

(No) Baby On Board: This Airline Is Banning Kids From Adults-Only Seating Areas

A new European route is offering child-free seating for travelers.

The U.S. government recruited a (phony) vampire-esque creature.

False Fang: When the CIA Staged a Vampire Attack

In the 1950s, American counterinsurgents decided to play into Philippine folklore by orchestrating a deadly 'vampire' attack.

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