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If you’re wearing jeans, you’ll probably spot some tiny metal rivets surrounding the front pockets. Like a lot of details in life, we’ve become accustomed to seeing them. So why are they there?
Getting locked out of your iPhone is frustrating. But it’s possible to solve the problem of a forgotten passcode without hiring a hypnotist.
From sunscreen to tiny umbrellas, the best summer products can help you enjoy everything under the sun this season while still staying safe.
These freak waves are rare and unpredictable—and are believed to have caused numerous shipwrecks.
Karma is a cat … art show. (No, that’s literally the title of the exhibition.)
Whether you call it mini golf, putt putt, or a cheap date, miniature golf has been popular since the 19th century.
While this deceptively simple portrait has clearly captured the imagination of the nation, the story behind its creation and rise to fame makes it all the more compelling.
Dial a Pilot lets you quiz pilots about everything from turbulence to weird noises.
The biggest birds on Earth stand taller than the average human and have the attitude to match. Here are 10 intimidating-looking species from around the world.
Before watching 'The Beanie Bubble', learn the true story behind the Beanie Baby craze that swept the world in the 1990s.
One of the most fascinating figures to ever live was born 246 years ago.
The original Old Bay seasoning recipe had dozens of ingredients—but McCormick’s current one is shrouded in secrecy.
If you want to take your Spanish to the next level (or el siguiente nivel), why not brush up on these idioms?
Next time you bring back a library book a few days past its due date, know that your fine could have been a lot worse.
To annoy you? Possibly. For other good reasons, like keeping you alive? Also yes.
What’s it really like to be a UPS driver? Here are some little-known facts from drivers who did their time.
There are a few reasons why manhole covers around round. Here's how to answer if it ever comes up.
You don't have to leave the city to have a successful birdwatching experience.