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Not all TikTok hacks are actually hacks. Here’s why you shouldn’t wash clothes with dish soap.

The cover of John Steinbeck‘s ‘The Grapes of Wrath.’

John Steinbeck’s 1939 book ‘The Grapes of Wrath’ humanized the “Okies,” captured history as it was happening, and earned its author so much personal trouble that he started carrying a gun for protection.

Robert De Niro and Val Kilmer in ‘Heat’ (1995).

Netflix has plenty of options for the action fan, from martial arts classics to gritty thrillers. Check out some of the best and most explosive movies you can stream right now.

The eruption of Mt. Vesuvius destroyed Herculaneum—but may have preserved a lost library of Epicurus's writings.

Historians were struck by the tantalizing possibility that this library might contain missing works of some of history’s greatest writers—works thought to have been lost forever.

The best ergonomic office chairs on Amazon and other sites can be pricey, but experts say these picks are well worth the investment.

You may have been taught the old cowboy trick of applying a tourniquet and using a blade to cut the bite wound to suck out the poison. It looks dramatic, but does it really work?

If you've ever felt that English could use a couple more tenses to truly capture the nuances of the past, present, and future, this exploration of languages that have taken verb tenses to fascinating new heights is for you.

Ötzi the Iceman may have gone bald in middle age—but hey, at least he had tattoos.

Lily Gladstone and Leonardo DiCaprio in 'Killers of the Flower Moon.'

'Killers of the Flower Moon' tells the story of the Osage murders, an especially bleak chapter of American history.

No, we’re not f***ing lying.

The Pallas’s cat is super cute—and pretty elusive.

The elusive, fluffy wildcat may be adorable, but they’re not social animals. They don’t even seem to like each other very much.

A new feature for iOS 17 can create a simulation of your voice.

Take a bite out of these recipes straight from the upcoming ‘Catan: The Official Cookbook.’

Settle your sweet tooth (and build some alliances in the process) with this all-new cookbook inspired by 'The Settlers of Catan.'

NASA Cassini spacecraft took this image of Saturn while it was in the planet's shadow.

People on Earth will be able to see Saturn illuminated by the sun for one night only.

Gabriel Green explained that “I’m running for president because I was asked to do so by emissaries from outer space.”

If you want to start a family, consider settling down in one of the best states for new parents.

The idiom goes back centuries. And no, it's not 'nipping it in the butt.'

“The only thing we have to fear is fear itself”—unless you also fear the number 13. Or insects. Or being buried alive. Here are the fears of just a few of history’s most notable figures, from FDR to Dalí.

The famous 1889 painting was the artist's second depiction of a twinkling night sky.

Many elements of Restaurante Botín in Madrid date back to when it opened in 1725, including the fire in the oven.

Maui residents need a tremendous amount of support right now. Here's how you can help.

There are some key differences between the two devices.

You need to set up both a router and a modem if you want Wi-Fi internet in your home, but there are major differences between the two devices.

“We concluded that birthdays end lethally more frequently than might be expected."

Sometimes, the regular words you use to describe how you’re feeling just won’t do.

There are plenty of obscure English words you can turn to when the current dictionary just isn't cutting it.

Warning: Using Dish Soap in Your Laundry Machine Is a Bad Idea (Regardless of What TikTok Says)

11 Facts About John Steinbeck’s ‘The Grapes of Wrath’

The 15 Best Action Movies on Netflix Right Now

The Lost Library of Herculaneum: Unravelling the Scrolls That Mount Vesuvius Almost Destroyed

4 of the Best Ergonomic Office Chairs, According to Experts

Can You Actually Suck the Poison Out of a Snakebite?

Time Traveler’s Guide: Verb Tenses in 8 Languages From Around the World

The Iceman Baldeth: New Genome Analysis Shows Ötzi Had Surprising Ancestry—and Male-Pattern Baldness

‘Killers of the Flower Moon’: The Grim True Story of the Osage Murders

No Sh*t: People Who Swear More May Also Be More Honest, Study Says

12 Fascinating Facts About Pallas’s Cats

Forget Siri: Your iPhone Can Now Clone Your Voice for Digital Tasks

Make Family Game Night Even Better With This New Cookbook Inspired by ‘The Settlers of Catan’

See Saturn’s Rings Illuminated by the Sun When the Planet Reaches Opposition

The Presidential Candidate Who Ran on a UFO Ticket

The 20 Best States to Have a Baby in 2023

Why Do We Like to 'Nip It in the Bud'?

The Noteworthy Fears of 10 Famous Figures

11 Things You Didn’t Know About Vincent Van Gogh’s ‘The Starry Night’

The World's Oldest Restaurant Has Been Operating Continuously for 300 Years

Maui Wildfires Have Devastated the Hawaiian Island—Here are 5 Organizations That Are Helping

What’s the Difference Between a Router and a Modem?

Are You Really More Likely to Die on Your Birthday? The ‘Birthday Effect,’ Explained

15 Obscure Words for Everyday Feelings and Emotions