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14 Facts About Edvard Munch's 'The Scream'

You’ve seen it on everything from socks to 'The Simpsons' to cocktail napkins, but how much do you really know about Edvard Munch's 'The Scream'?

(Left to right) Lou Gehrig, Tony Lazzeri, Mark Koenig, and Joe Duga of the 1927 New York Yankees.

The True Crime Origins of the Baseball Phrase ‘Murderers’ Row’

The first Murderers’ Row wasn’t the 1927 New York Yankees. It was a literal row of murderers.

The, Like, Totally Radical History of Using 'Like' As a Discourse Marker

The word 'like' has been around since, like, way before the '80s.

Treat your family to frozen dessert right at home with this ice cream mini sandwich maker.

Make Your Own Ice Cream Sandwiches With This Kitchen Accessory

This all-in-one ice cream sandwich maker from Chef'n can help you create sweet treats for the whole family.

More of the moon's many mysteries may soon be revealed.

NASA Has Begun Studying Samples of the Moon's Surface Collected 50 Years Ago

The moon samples have been chilling out in cold storage since 1972.

Aerial view of Kealakekua Bay on Hawaii's Big Island, where sea voyager James Cook met his end

10 Remarkable Sea Voyagers

Oceans cover 71 percent of the Earth’s surface. And since ancient times, people have made a name for themselves by exploring them.

Kobe Bryant got a cameo on 'Winning Time' despite the show taking place in 1979, long before he stepped on the court.

'Winning Time': Did Kobe Bryant Really Attend the Lakers's 1979 Opening Game?

The show depicts Bryant as a baby cheering on his father, Clippers player Joe Bryant. But was he really there?

11 of History's Toughest Riddles

Test your brain.

The problem stumped both kids and adults.

No One Can Figure Out This Second Grade Math Problem

Adults are stumped. And they’re not happy about it.

Harry S Truman in a new Ford automobile, 1945

10 Things You Might Not Know About Harry S. Truman

After two terms, all Truman wanted to do was visit diners on a cross-country road trip.

10 Remarkable Facts About Pamela Anderson

From "Baywatch" to Broadway, Pamela Anderson has made a huge impact on pop culture. Here are 10 facts you might not have known about this Canadian-born star.

What's the Kennection? #9

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

The violin used to score 'The Wizard of Oz' is one valuable piece of music history.

A 300-Year-Old Stradivarius Violin Played for 'The Wizard of Oz' Could Fetch $20 Million at Auction

The Stradivarius was owned by Toscha Seidel, who taught Albert Einstein.

Shopping for New Houseplants? Here’s How to Pick Out the Healthiest Specimens

Shopping for healthy plants may feel like a guessing game, but there are several signs you can look for to boost your chances of horticultural success.

12 Facts About the R.M.S. 'Lusitania'

Once the fastest ocean liner in the world, a German torpedo sent the ship to the bottom of the sea.

7 Facts About Ragdoll Cats

The Ragdoll cat can be described in three words: big, beautiful, and friendly.

Name your horse Odor in the Court and you'll probably stand out.

'Hoof Hearted': The Reason Racehorses Have Such Weird Names

Racehorse names may honor a pedigree, a First Lady, or make a fart joke.

14 Facts About Christopher Lee

Learn more about Christopher Lee, the actor who appeared in 'Lord of the Rings,' 'Star Wars,' and one 1970s soft-core porn flick.

Why Do Auctioneers Talk So Fast?

The high-speed patter of the auctioneer is called 'the chant,' and it's designed to separate bidders from their money.

Mike had a bit more head than these sorry creatures.

Mike the Headless Chicken: How a Botched Beheading Birthed a Sideshow Celebrity

Mike was supposed to be dinner. Instead, he became a national treasure.

13 Facts About Robert E. Peary, North Pole Explorer

Robert Peary was celebrated as the first man to reach the North Pole, but his 1909 achievement was controversial from the moment it was announced.

7 Things You Should Know About Virginia Woolf's 'To the Lighthouse'

Virginia Woolf's fifth novel has thrilled and frustrated readers since it was published in 1927; today, it’s considered a masterpiece.

The Class of 2030 could have a record number of graduates named Loki.

It's a Loki! These Pop Culture-Inspired Baby Names Are Growing in Popularity

Paying homage to pop culture is just one baby-naming pattern you can expect to see in 2022.

The legendary parodist helped change pop culture forever.

21 Fun Facts About "Weird Al" Yankovic

Since first getting national airplay on the Dr. Demento radio show, "Weird Al" Yankovic has spent decades building his reputation as America's preeminent parody songwriter.

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