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Nitrous oxide (also known as laughing gas) is a common anesthetic that only requires a mask over the mouth and nose.

How Does Anesthesia Work?

Anesthesia is a complex mixture of medications that lessen pain during procedures. Different types affect the body in different ways.

How All 50 States Got Their Names

Some state name origins are obvious—but others pose an etymological mystery.

Halloween is a thing again in Des Moines.

Des Moines, Iowa, Will Let Kids Trick or Treat on Halloween for the First Time Since 1938

Begging for candy on October 31 was banned after kids set one too many fires.

The Most Overpriced Tourist Attraction in Each State, Mapped

You might want to keep this handy on your next vacation.

This Focaccia Recipe Is a Beginner Baker’s Best Friend

This delicious focaccia recipe from the Institute of Culinary Education might become a staple in your home.

Definition Detective Quiz #12

We give you an obscure word with four definitions—one correct, three made up. Can you identify the correct one?

Why Do Supreme Court Justices Serve for Life?

Alexander Hamilton argued that lifetime appointments to the Supreme Court were the only way, but some modern scholars disagree.

10 Epic Trails That Every Hiker Should Try

Whether it’s a gentle stroll through the English countryside or summiting Africa’s tallest peak, these bucket-list hikes are not to be missed.

An improved version of the game is also available on many devices.

‘The Oregon Trail’ Video Game Will Be Adapted Into a Comedy Movie

Many video games get movie adaptations, but you probably didn’t see this one coming.

A 911 Call About a Raccoon Invasion Is a Good Reminder Never to Feed Wild Animals

Where there is one hungry raccoon, there are likely dozens, as one unfortunate woman found out.

There are actually multiple versions of this iconic sticker.

A Brief but Fascinating History of the ‘I Voted’ Sticker

The origins of those ‘I Voted’ stickers you see everyone rocking on Election Day go back to the 1950s in the United States, but the design everyone recognizes most was created by Janet Boudreau in the late 1980s.

‘Phantom of the Paradise’: How Brian De Palma’s Flop Rock Opera Became A Cult Classic

The movie did not strike a chord with most audiences upon its release, but these days, it boasts some famous fans.

‘Free the McFlurry’: The McDonald’s Machines Can Now Be Fixed Quickly, Thanks to Government Ruling

It was once literally illegal to tamper with a broken McFlurry machine. Not anymore.

Some states are more obsessed with dogs and cats than others. Find out if yours is on the list.

The 10 Most Dog- and Cat-Obsessed States

Find out which states are most preoccupied with their pets.

See if you can decipher this twisted tune.

Tune Twist Quiz #14

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?

Here are the differences between green onions or scallions (left) and chives (right).

Scallion vs. Chives. vs. Green Onion: What’s the Difference?

One of these things is not like the others.

15 Hilariously Terrible Reviews of Wonderful Museums

From the Philadelphia Museum of Art to the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum, no institution is safe from terrible reviews.

You may experience better sleep if you use the military method.

This Military Technique Can Help You Fall Asleep in 2 Minutes

Are you having trouble falling asleep? Try the military method that helped Navy pilots fall asleep in under 120 seconds.

Check out this list to see where your next Halloween destination should be.

The Best Cities for Halloween Enthusiasts, Mapped

If you’re up for traveling for this spooky season, visit one of these destinations.

Has this rat attacked any infants lately?

The 20 Rattiest Cities in the U.S.

New York rats may be the most iconic—but another U.S. city is even rattier.

Mel Wiley, the Ohio Police Chief Who May Have Authored His Own Demise

In 1985, Chief Wiley went for a swim and was never seen or heard from again. What he left behind shocked his community.

A dramatization of a fiendish cheese thief.

A Lot of Cheddar: London Thieves Make Off With $400,000 in Artisanal Cheese

A scammer posing as a supermarket buyer is now in possession of 22 tons of high-grade cheese. Profiting from it is another story.

Buying a home in these states might prove to be a long-term win.

The 3 Best States to Buy a Home in the Next 5 Years, According to Real Estate Experts

Two states are expected, but the other might surprise you.

Who Said It: Napoleon or Michael Scott?

One was a born leader lauded and reviled by underlings and historians alike. The other was Napoleon.

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