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Martin Laurello performs his signature trick in the 1920s.

Laurello trained himself to turn his head virtually 180 degrees, a parlor trick that led to a 50-year career.

Arguably the grossest things in your kitchen.

Your kitchen sponges are grosser than you could possibly imagine, but here are some of the easiest ways to clean and disinfect them.

Can you figure out what the song is, or who performed it?

Watermelon is packed with vitamin A, B-6, and C and makes a tasty snack for your dog.

Strawberries, zucchini, carrots, and cucumbers are all safe for dogs to eat.

The newly-discovered diamond weighs about a pound.

The impressive gemstone comes in at 2492 carats.

Was King George IV the real “Georgie Porgie”?

“Georgie Porgie, pudding and pie / Kissed the girls and made them cry.”

The “right to disconnect” law can possibly lessen stress in employees.

Australia is making changes to ensure employees are truly “off” from work during off hours.

Olduvai Gorge in Tanzania, the site of humankind's earliest ancestors.

The gorge in northern Tanzania has yielded many of the oldest fossils of humankind, shedding new light on our ancient ancestors.

The Wilhelm Scream has appeared in hundreds of movies.

A man pretending to be eaten by an alligator made movie history.

Airplanes at Newark Liberty International Airport in Newark, New Jersey.

UpgradedPoints analyzed how often travelers complained about issues regarding TSA PreCheck, the mishandling of luggage, and more at the most popular airports in the United States.

See which ’90s Beanie best fits your personality.

Caffeine is just one of the things that may be to blame for the irritating spasms.

Whether they’re iconic horror novels or classic kids’ lit, these books still resonate five decades after they first hit shelves.

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

Get ready to dodge shells, bananas, and other players with these adorable Mario Kart sets

Mario Kart is getting the LEGO treatment—finally.

Learn this sushi-inspired method for putting a cover on a duvet and avoid future frustration.

Arundhati Roy’s 1997 novel was a groundbreaking bestseller that solidified her as an important voice on the global stage. Here’s what you should know.

Dance marathons and walkathons were all the rage in the 1920s and 1930s.

In the 1930s, millions of Americans were glued to the first reality show: walking contests where you didn’t stop until you dropped.

Prepare to shell out for a cup of Elida Geisha Natural Torre.

A certified cat trainer provides expert tips on how to make the experience less stressful for both you and your pet.

Apple pie is a classic fall treat for Americans.

The phrase “American as apple pie“ leaves out the dish’s complicated history as an English dessert made of fruit that originated in Asia.

Which weird record occurred in your state?

Every U.S. state’s strangest Guinness World Record, from gargantuan salad fodder in Alaska to Wyoming’s longest beard chain.

Make a pollinator’s life easier by providing it a place to stay.

The solitary bee population is declining—here’s what you can do to help.

The underwriting room at Lloyd's of London circa 1960.

The vaunted UK insurance marketplace will cover just about anything. Even a single grain of rice.

‘The Human Owl’: The Twisted Life of Sideshow Star Martin Laurello

Yes, You Should Be Cleaning Your Kitchen Sponges—Here’s How

Tune Twist Quiz #5

20 Fruits and Vegetables Dogs Can and Can't Eat

World’s Second-Largest Diamond Uncovered in Botswana

‘Georgie Porgie’: The Royal Origins of the British Nursery Rhyme

Australia Passes Law Protecting Workers’ Right to Log Off at the End of the Day

8 Facts about Olduvai Gorge, the “Cradle of Mankind”

Listen to the Original Recording Session That Gave Us the ‘Wilhelm Scream’

The 10 Airports With the Most TSA Complaints

Quiz: Which Original Beanie Baby Are You?

Why Does My Eyelid Sometimes Twitch?

10 Books Turning 50 in 2024

What’s the Kennection? #129

LEGO’s New Mario Kart Series Brings the Classic Game to Life

This Simple Hack Makes Putting a Cover on a Duvet Almost Fun

10 Fascinating Facts About Arundhati Roy’s ‘The God of Small Things’

Death, Desperation, and Dollars: The Walkathon Craze of the 1920s and ’30s

The World's Most Expensive Coffee Costs $284 Per Ounce

How to Give Your Cat a Bath

How Did Apple Pie Become an Iconic American Dessert?

The Weirdest Guinness World Records Set in Each U.S. State (and Washington, D.C.)

How to Make a Bee Hotel in Your Yard

Legs, Noses, and the Loch Ness Monster: 8 Bizarre Lloyd’s of London Insurance Policies