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Hughes was often called "The People's Poet."

8 Fascinating Facts About Langston Hughes

Langston Hughes was a poet, novelist, playwright, and reporter who helped define the Harlem Renaissance. Find out more about his life and work.

4 People Who Were Buried Alive (And How They Got Out)

While many reported cases of burials of the living were exaggerated, there are a few cases of people who went into their graves while still breathing.

Like olive oil? You’d better not like it that much. Stuff’s getting expensive.

Olive Oil May Be the Next Grocery Item to Give You Sticker Shock

Heat waves and reduced yields in Europe will probably cause olive oil prices to explode in the coming months.

16 of the Best Amazon Basics Kitchen Products Under $50

Want new cooking tools but need to stick to a budget? You can get Dutch ovens, baking sheets, and other great Amazon Basics kitchen products for under $50.

How the TV Dinner Revolutionized American Life

How the humble TV dinner changed American life in the mid-20th century.

8 Facts About Ida B. Wells

To understand the power of journalism, look at the career of Ida B. Wells.

Chemistry between couples does involve actual chemistry.

When You Feel “Chemistry” With Someone, What’s Actually Going On?

We know chemistry when we feel it, but we don't always know why we're drawn to one person over another. Science has some answers … but not all of them.

When a South Texas County Changed Its Official Greeting From ‘Hello’ to ‘Heaven-o’

Leonso Canales Jr. was sick of raising ‘hell’ every time he answered the phone.

83 Old Slang Phrases We Should Bring Back

History is full of fun, fascinating old school slang terms that are well overdue for a comeback.

Betty White at a Los Angeles Zoo event in 2015.

15 Amazing Facts About Betty White

'The Golden Girls' star Betty White met one spouse on a game show, broke an 'SNL' record, and loved animals more than anything.

What's the Kennection? #51

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

The Origins of 10 Nicknames

Where did we get Dick from Richard? Why is Bill short for William?

What's the Kennection? #50

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

The Wild and Totally True Story Behind 'Cocaine Bear'

In 1985, authorities in Georgia found the decomposing body of a black bear next to 40 ripped-open packages of cocaine. No substantial quantities of the drug remained. How it happened is a story for the ages.

Keanu Reeves has endured a lot as John Wick.

Whoa: Check Out All 162 Injuries Sustained by John Wick in His First Three Films

Poor John just wanted to hang with his dog. Instead, he’s been thrown through glass 14 times and hit by a car five times.

Spotify’s New AI DJ Thinks It Knows Which Songs You’ll Love

Spotify DJ provides the personalized touch of a real DJ, right down to the voice commentary.

You Can Make Crème Brûlée at Home With Four Ingredients

If you’re intimidated by crème brûlée, this recipe from the Institute of Culinary Education (ICE) is perfect for beginners.

The media mogul born ‘Orpah’ Winfrey has made quite a name for herself over the years.

10 Incredible Facts About Oprah Winfrey

Since making her national TV debut with ‘The Oprah Winfrey Show,’ Oprah has become a global icon. Discover more fascinating facts about her life here.

The glamorous and gifted Daisy Jones herself.

7 Facts About Taylor Jenkins Reid's ‘Daisy Jones & The Six’

Learn about the page-turning (fictional) oral history that inspired the ‘Daisy Jones & The Six’ TV show.

The Train Crash That Spooked Charles Dickens

In 1865, author Charles Dickens survived a train crash—and he was never the same.

Have these terms on hand the next time you toot.

30 Different Ways to Say "Fart"

Over the course of history, the human race has come up with many delightfully creative ways to describe the act of breaking wind.

How Do Airplanes Stay in the Air? Watch and See

If you can’t wrap your head around the physics of air travel, this video will illustrate it for you.

Duke Ellington with members of his orchestra in New York, 1946.

9 Facts About Duke Ellington

Time to press play on “Take the ‘A’ Train” and find out how Edward Ellington became the Duke.

13 Discontinued Doritos Flavors

Nacho Cheese and Cool Ranch aren’t going anywhere, but these flavors didn’t stand the test of time.

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