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Each country has its own quirky election rules.

Voters in the U.S. may head to the polls on Tuesdays, but the rest of the world prefers to save its votes for Sunday.

There are a few reasons—including a little something to do with the horse and buggy. Find out more about the history of Election Day.

Louis Wain at his drawing board circa 1890.

Louis Wain sketched, painted, and even animated cats throughout the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Some of these Thanksgiving staples were the result of good marketing.

We look back at the history of Thanksgiving to explain how turkey, cranberry sauce, and pumpkin pie got on your plate.

The gift shop is located near the Philadelphia Museum of Art and sells everything from Rocky trunks to hoodies.

The cover of Octavia E. Butler’s ‘Parable of the Sower.’

When Octavia E. Butler wrote her science fiction novel ‘The Parable of the Sower,’ she vowed to include only things that could actually happen.

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

From ARPANET to Myspace, this internet timeline hits all the important milestones.

Knock other players off the board in 'Monopoly Knockout.'

Unlike most ’Monopoly’ games, this version will keep you on your feet.

Most of these items are ’90s snacks and drinks that’ll evoke a hearty “I remember that!” from the nearest Millennial.

People have kept these beautiful fish as pets for centuries.

They’re quintessential starter pets for young children. But it’s important to know how to properly care for a pet goldfish.

Emilia Clarke as Daenerys Targaryen in ’Game of Thrones.’

Recipes from the ‘Game of Thrones’-inspired cookbook include Dothraki Blood Pie and Winter Town Wassail.

Daylight saving time was created to benefit Americans, but not every part of the country is affected equally.

Find out more about the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, from the first soldier ever interred in it to the rigorous process of guarding it.

Nidelven Blå, a semi-solid blue cheese from Norway, is the best cheese on Earth according to the prestigious competition.

The "Ty" on the iconic heart-shaped Beanie Babies tag isn't an abbreviation. It's the name of the toy brand and its notorious founder.

Know what these areas were called before they got their current names.

Chicago may have been named after an Indigenous term for stinky onions.

People often mistake a red fox’s bark for the sound of a person screaming.

Red foxes, barn owls, and American alligators are just a few beasts that make scary sounds.

Andrew Lincoln in 'Love Actually' (2003).

The 2003 holiday classic will look sharper than ever thanks to a new restoration.

The St. Augustine globster washed ashore in 1896.

Though these marine mysteries are often solved, globsters—unidentified organic masses that wash up on beaches—continue to capture the public’s imagination.

The therapist gave advice about masturbation and contraception at a time those subjects were still taboo.

In 1994, Mariah Carey surprised everyone—including herself—by coming out with what would quickly become a Christmas classic.

In the 1840s, Ada Lovelace wrote the world’s first machine algorithm for an early computer that existed only on paper.

Some male lions simply don’t have manes. What’s up with that?

Climate can cause a big difference in how much hair a lion grows.

15 Facts About Elections Around the World

Why Are Elections Held on Tuesdays?

10 Facts About Louis Wain, the Cat-Obsessed Victorian Artist

Why We Eat What We Eat on Thanksgiving

A Shop Selling Nothing But Rocky Merch Has Opened in Philly

11 Fascinating Facts About Octavia E. Butler’s ‘Parable of the Sower’

What’s the Kennection? #87

Explore the History of the Internet Through This Online Museum

This New ‘Monopoly Knockout’ Game Lets You Get Physical

From Dunkaroos to Crystal Pepsi: The 10 Most Missed Snacks and Drinks From Your Childhood

How the Goldfish Became Everyone’s First Pet

‘The Official Game of Thrones Cookbook’ Lets You Indulge in the Cuisine of Westeros

Here's How Daylight Saving Time Affects Your Part of the Country

11 Facts About the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

Norwegian Blue Cheese Wins Prestigious World Cheese Awards

What Does the ‘Ty’ on Beanie Babies Tags Mean?

11 Native American Names for Modern U.S. Cities

11 Animals that Make Terrifying Sounds

'Love Actually' Is Coming Back to Theaters for Its 20th Anniversary

7 Bizarre Globsters That Have Washed Ashore

When Dr. Ruth Doled Out ‘80s-Era Sex Advice

10 Facts About Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas Is You”

Remembering Ada Lovelace, the First ‘Computer Programmer’

Why Do Some Male Lions Lack Manes?