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Zora Neale Hurston in a portrait by Carl Van Vechten.

10 Fascinating Facts About Zora Neale Hurston

Writer and folklorist Zora Neale Hurston’s literary legacy is a class apart. Here are some facts you might not have known about the author of “Their Eyes Were Watching God.”

The Dale car promised to revolutionize the auto industry. Too bad it never really existed.

Motor Con: How Liz Carmichael and Her Dale Car Took Everyone for a Ride

In 1975, upstart automaker Liz Carmichael promised a $2000 car with a space-age body and incredible fuel economy. The only problem? It didn't exist.

One more spin could land you in the slammer.

45 Weird Laws Still on the Books

You go about your day trying to be a good citizen. Little did you know that your bingo game can't last more than five hours.

20 Sayings Only a Scot Would Understand

English might be Scotland’s official language, but the country also has distinct dialects and regional nuances. And understanding Scottish slang? That’s a whole other ballgame.

It's no surprise Stephen King is one of the world's richest authors.

The 10 Richest Authors of All Time

From J. K. Rowling to Stephen King, these are the richest authors the literary world has ever produced.

Isabel and Nicki Hoffman, historical characters.

American Girl’s New Historical Dolls Are ’90s Twins

The year is 1999: Isabel’s all glitter, Nicki’s all grunge, and Pizza Hut’s BOOK IT! program is all the rage.

Use these tips to conquer your TBR pile.

7 Tips for How to Read Faster (and Still Understand What You Read)

Slogging through dense passages can be time-consuming, mentally exhausting, and hard on your eyes. Speed up the process—without sacrificing comprehension—with these tricks.

10 Brilliant Facts About Peacocks

With their massive tails and iridescent colors, peacocks have long fascinated their human observers—and we’re still learning their secrets.

A Bewitching History of Magic

As host Justin Dodd discusses in this episode of The History of Fun, magic has transformed from a little-respected sideshow to a multimillion-dollar industry.

With these security solutions, you can gain more peace of mind around your home.

5 of the Best Home Security Products, According to the Experts

From Ring video doorbells to full home systems, these are the best home security products out now that pros recommend.

Alexander Hamilton

Learn about the life, legacy, and devastating death of Alexander Hamilton, the man who inspired Lin-Manuel Miranda's hit Broadway musical.

Quisby is just one insult from this list that you might want to start using.

43 Old English Insults

Next time you need to win an argument, try dropping one of these old-fashioned English insults.

The Longest Movie Ever Made Would Take You More Than a Month to Watch

It would take you more than a month to watch the longest movie ever made. Who has time for that?

11 Old-Timey Sayings We Should Bring Back

Why compare apples to oranges when you can compare them to oysters, instead?

11 Fascinating Facts About Emily Dickinson

One of the most celebrated authors in history never saw a book published under her own name.

Why Do Cats Leave Their Mouths Open After Smelling Something?

It’s called the flehmen response, a.k.a. “stinky face.”

10 Google Chat Easter Eggs

Ready to up your chat game? Use these 10 handy tricks to unveil the fun Easter eggs hidden in Google Chat.

11 Facts About the Animals of Chernobyl

Researchers thought the site of the 1986 Chernobyl disaster was unable to support life. But a bunch of wolves, deer, wild boars, bears, and foxes disagreed.

A Carl's Jr. opened in New York City in 2018.

What’s the Difference Between Hardee’s and Carl’s Jr.?

The signs and menus look exactly alike, down to that cheery little star. Are they the same restaurant?

11 Facts About LeBron James

LeBron James has been a basketball superstar for most of this century, but it was two football coaches who changed his life.

Facebook and Instagram app icons on phone screen.

How to Stop Instagram Photos From Automatically Posting to Facebook

Your Facebook friends don’t need to see every Story and Reel you share to Instagram.

This isn't as tough as the whole chicken-and-egg conundrum.

What Came First: The Color Orange or the Fruit?

The story behind which orange came first involves Arab trade routes and a bunch of old phrases that mean 'orange apple.'

The Reason Police Officers Tap Your Taillight When They Pull You Over

The practice dates back decades.

15 Delicious, Discontinued Girl Scout Cookies

Through the years, we've had to bid adieu to a long line of good Girl Scout cookies.

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