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The best sleeping bag is one you can walk around in, and VOITED’s Slumber Jacket proves it.

Ever wondered if yams and sweet potatoes are the same thing? Read this before sitting down to Thanksgiving dinner.

The Lewis Chessmen: a few pieces from a collection of 93 found at Uig on the Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, Scotland.

They're the most famous chess pieces in history—but much of their story is still unknown

Prince Jacques and Princess Gabriella of Monaco.

With more twins being born than ever, it should be no surprise that a handful have royal blood. In Europe, four ruling families of Europe currently have a set of twins.

In the late 1980s, thousands of cars were adorned with a seemingly crushed stuffed cat. Not everyone found it funny.

Britney Spears performing at the 2001 MTV Video Music Awards.

Britney Spears’s songs, music videos, and live performances defined an era and inspired an entire generation of future pop stars.

Jingle bells aren't the only ornament that'll make your Christmas celebrations special this time around.

Give your Christmas tree a custom touch with an ornament from Uncommon Goods that displays your first or last name in a wooden snowflake carving.

The face that launched a thousand memes.

The word predates social media.

Portion of ‘The Card Players,’ 1890–1892, by Paul Cezanne.

One of the paintings in the series was stolen from a museum and held for ransom. Another sold for a record-breaking price.

Good ol' Depression-era fun. / Hulton Deutsch via Getty

The Great Depression was caused by the 1929 stock market crash and plunged the entire country into poverty … right? Maybe not.

The Demogorgon is much, much older than ’Stranger Things,’ or even ’Dungeons & Dragons.’

We’ve used the term ‘rat’ to refer to an informer since approximately 1910. But criminals have had many more names for snitches over the years.

Christmas is coming earlier and earlier.

'Christmas creep' is getting stronger, with chocolate Santas popping up the second Halloween wraps. Here's why.

Larimar, one of the world’s rarest gems.

They may not be as “precious” as diamonds or emeralds, but these scarce gems are just as valuable—if not more so.

Some words are bound to make you laugh—but why?

“Wriggly, Squiffy, Lummox, and Boobs: What Makes Some Words Funny?” analyzed an existing list of 4997 funny words and recruited 800 survey participants to whittle down the collection to the 200 words the people found funniest.

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.

This Eco-Friendly, Wearable Sleeping Bag Will Keep You Cozy on Chilly Nights

What’s the Difference Between Yams and Sweet Potatoes?

12 Fascinating Facts About the Lewis Chessmen

4 Royal European Families Have Twins—But Only One Set Includes a Future Ruler

Furry Road: Remembering the Krushed Kitty Novelty Toy Scandal

12 Surprising Facts About Britney Spears

You Can Create Lasting Family Keepsakes With These Personalized Holiday Ornaments

Where Does the Word ’Meme’ Come From?

14 Things You Should Know About Paul Cézanne’s ‘The Card Players’

Misconceptions About the Great Depression

The Otherworldly History of the Demogorgon

35 Old-Timey Slang Terms for Informants

Christmas Creep: Why Holiday Candy Is Already Everywhere

10 of the World’s Rarest Gemstones

From Farts to Floozy: The Funniest Words in English, According to Science

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