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The cover of Henry James’s ‘The Turn of the Screw.’

Learn about Henry James’s ‘The Turn of the Screw’—the classic ghost story that inspired (among many other things) Netflix’s ‘The Haunting of Bly Manor.’

Antigen tests are a handy tool to reduce infection.

Don't throw away that expired nose swab kit just yet.

Are you able to find the ghost hiding in a field with many white bunny rabbits? We'll give you a minute.

'Sesame Street' has a long history of teaching kids how to deal with traumatic events. In the wake of 9/11, the show's creators wanted to find a way to bring the real-world horror to their young audience's attention.

Whatever you do, don’t mess up the meanings of ‘punter.’

You’ll be chuffed after you read this peng British slang list, with bare terms that will keep you from looking like a pillock.

In 1923, filmmakers attempted to demonstrate Einstein's theory of relativity with pistols.

The late singer's beach bum reputation helped him build a billion-dollar empire.

Here are all the new jawns in the dictionary.

Non-Philadelphians can finally look up the meaning of ‘jawn’ in the dictionary.

Visit Great Smoky Mountains National Park on September 23, 2023, and volunteer to keep the heavily visited park in top shape.

On September 23, 2023, you can visit the Statue of Liberty, Alcatraz Island, or any of the 400-plus other monuments, parks, and historical sites overseen by the National Park Service for free.

Patrick J. Adams and Meghan Markle in 'Suits.'

'Suits,' the Meghan Markle-starring legal dramedy that aired from 2011 to 2019 is suddenly all anyone can talk about.

LEGO’s Concorde plane is as sleek as its real-life counterpart.

‘The Persistence of Memory’ at a MoMA exhibit in Berlin.

'The Persistence of Memory' is the most recognizable work by Salvador Dalì, who painted it in the midst of a hallucination.

Sometimes a truck unloads its cargo unexpectedly early.

These are boring compared to some others in the database.

America has no shortage of cool license plate designs—and plenty of weird ones, too.

One Second a Day - GDB Guide Dog in Training (Lombard)

Professional dog trainer Hana Kim decided to document the challenging and adorable process of turning a puppy into a full-fledged guide dog.

Which offbeat attraction do you want to visit?

Let’s take a roadtrip through the country, with stops at a self-flushing latrine, a collection of human brains, and much more.

Burial of the Nickelodeon Time Capsule 4/30/92 c. Nickelodeon/Viacom 1992

In 1992, Nickelodeon assembled items important to the kids of the day, put them in a big orange time capsule, and buried it in front of Nickelodeon Studios in Universal Studios. Here’s the full list.

Stick these terms in your cauldron and pass them around your coven.

Carving pumpkins isn't always as easy as it seems.

Maniac Pumpkin Carvers’ co-founder Marc Evan shares his tips, tricks, and picks for the best pumpkin-carving tools.

If you've ever wondered how long it takes a whole watermelon to decay, this timelapse video has the answer.

X marks the spot for lots of saturated fat.

The trees make an 'X' at almost every In-N-Out location. And yes, it's by design.

The cover of Shirley Jackson’s ‘The Haunting of Hill House.’

Shirley Jackson's classic novel ‘The Haunting of Hill House’ was inspired by real-life paranormal investigators—and so scary her husband was afraid to read it.

A stereotypical depiction of a witch, wart and all.

The reason they’re often associated with the growths goes hand in hand with the same centuries-old superstitions that gave witches an undeservedly bad rap.

A scene from Frank Darabont's 'The Mist' (2007).

Director-screenwriter Frank Darabont wanted to bring Stephen King’s ‘The Mist’ to the big screen for years.

10 Frightening Facts about Henry James’s ‘The Turn of the Screw’

Your Expired At-Home COVID-19 Test Might Not Be Expired After All

There’s a Ghost Hiding in This Illustration—Can You Find It?

How Sesame Street Dealt With 9/11

30 British Slang Terms You Should Know

Watch an Early Silent Film About the Theory of Relativity

How Jimmy Buffett Turned “Margaritaville” Into a Way of Life

Jawns and Shower Oranges: See 30 of Dictionary.com’s Newly Added Terms

Visit Any National Park Property for Free on September 23—or Volunteer to Help Maintain Them

15 Surprising Facts About ’Suits’

The Iconic Concorde Airplane Is Getting the LEGO Treatment

14 Facts About Salvador Dalì’s ‘The Persistence Of Memory’

20 Highly Unusual Truck Spills

This Searchable Database Shows All 8291 License Plate Designs in the U.S.

Watch an Adorable Puppy Go Through Guide Dog Training

The Coolest Offbeat Attraction in All 50 States (and Washington, D.C.)

Every Item in Nickelodeon’s 1992 Time Capsule

13 Weird Old Words for Witches and Warlocks

The Best Pumpkin-Carving Tools and Accessories, According to an Expert

Time Lapse Video Reveals How Long it Takes a Watermelon to Decompose

The Surprising Inspiration Behind In-N-Out's Crossed Palm Trees

13 Chilling Facts About Shirley Jackson’s ‘The Haunting of Hill House’

Why Do Witches Often Have Warts?

14 Memorable Facts About ‘The Mist’