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Some food names are less than forthcoming about what they really are. (We’re looking at you, Grape-Nuts.)

Bees demonstrate a surprising understanding of needing a helping hand to tackle obstacles.

Time is running out to make this spring dish.

Looking for an easy, delicious ramp recipe? This fish dish will make the most of the elusive allium.

Corpses are less scary than you think.

If you think 'Wi-Fi' stands for 'wireless fidelity,' you should read this.

In researching his latest book, ‘The Year of Living Constitutionally,’ author A.J. Jacobs came across some bizarre suggestions floated by members of the Constitutional Convention for the new United States government.

D-Day occurred on June 6, 1944, and kicked off the Battle of Normandy. Though it was a success, General Eisenhower was preparing for the worst.

You can't go wrong with a sweet treat and some flowers this Mother's Day.

In 2024, Mother's Day is on Sunday, May 12.

If you thought your cast iron skillet was a kitchen staple before, then this viral hack will show you just how irreplaceable the tool truly is.

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

Having an intrusive thought doesn’t mean you have OCD. Let’s break down some myths about obsessive compulsive disorder.

Fifteenth-century woodcut of a young woman who represents syphilis with the skeletons of dead lovers behind her bed.

Ailments have gone by various names over the centuries. How many of these can you guess correctly?

We don’t know a lot about where the phrase came from.

The phrase has evolved somewhat since its first uses—and its origin is something of a mystery.

George Washington went by a code name during the Revolutionary War. (And technically, he should be saying, “Hello, my 411 is 711”—411 was the code for “name.”)

Asking a police officer “do you drink?” in the 1970s had nothing to do with grabbing a beer at a nearby bar.

There are some powerful tools in your arsenal that will help keep the Sunday Scaries at bay.

The phenomenon also known as “the Sunday Night Blues” can be daunting—but there are ways you can fight back.

Millennial women across the United States will remember rushing to their mailboxes after school to grab the hottest catalog of the ‘90s: dELiA*s.

A pixelated version of an illustration by Édouard-Henri Avril from the 1824 book ‘De figuris Veneris.’

The origins of the phrase 'missionary position' involve Alfred Kinsey, some shoddy research, and zero actual missionaries.

Have a pet? Prepare to pony up some serious cash.

Owning a cat or dog can cost a lot of money. And inflation isn't the only reason vet bills have gotten so expensive.

Previously, a study suggested that the king of the dinosaurs was as intelligent as a primate. New data hints that this may not have been the case.

Teacher salaries can vary widely by state.

Where you teach can make a huge difference in how much you earn.

Here's how one transcription of Sojourner Truth's 1851 speech fabricated her most famous quote.

For bargain hunters, Memorial Day isn't just about fun picnics.

If you want to make your money stretch this month, consider waiting for Memorial Days sales on big-ticket items like outdoor furniture and appliances.

Elephants are among the smartest mammals.

Elephants demonstrate complex behaviors that researchers have associated with empathy and mourning, pointing to the animals’ high level of intelligence.

‘Don’t Fire Until Your See the Whites of Their Eyes’ may (or may not) have been uttered at the Battle of Bunker Hill.

Legend has it that a heroic American commander at the Battle of Bunker Hill implored his men to hold their fire until their enemies were under their noses. But did the event actually happen?

‘Bac’n’: 16 Foods With Misleading Names

Bee Team: Bumblebees Can Cooperate To Push LEGO Bricks, According to Science

This Ramp and Arctic Char Recipe Makes the Most of the Rare Spring Vegetable

8 Myths About Dead Bodies, Debunked

What Does ‘Wi-Fi’ Stand For? It’s Complicated

5 Wild Ideas Rejected by the Constitutional Convention

Dwight Eisenhower Wrote a Letter Accepting Blame for D-Day's Failure, Just in Case

10 Things You Might Not Know About Mother’s Day

How to Use Your Cast Iron Skillet to Thaw Meat

What’s the Kennection? #113

7 Common Misconceptions About OCD

Quiz: Can You Match the Disease to Its Olde-Tyme Name?

What Does the Phrase ‘Keep It Under Your Hat’ Mean?

12 Historical Code Words and Phrases

A Simple Way to Beat the Sunday Scaries

13 Stylish Facts About dELiA*s

The Research Error That Gave Us the Phrase ‘Missionary Position’

The Many Reasons Why Your Vet Bills Are Rising

‘T. rex’ Might Have Been as Smart as a Crocodile (But Not As Smart As We Thought)

Here's How Much the Average Teacher Earns in Each State

The Real History of Sojourner Truth’s “Ain’t I a Woman” Speech

What to Buy In May—Plus What You Should Probably Skip

7 Behaviors That Show Elephants Are Incredibly Smart

‘Don’t Fire Until You See the Whites of Their Eyes’: The Obscure Origin of the Military Command