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Thought microwave heat would be enough to kill all forms of bacteria? Think again.

Microwaves can harbor radiation-resistant bacteria, according to a new study published in 'Frontiers in Microbiology.' Fortunately, these microwave cleaning hacks can help.

The boogying baby animation from ‘Ally McBeal’ was one of the internet's first viral memes, and was alternately charming and horrifying.

Heather O'Rourke in a scene from “Poltergeist” (1982)

The Simi Valley residence was the site of the Freeling family's close encounter with malevolent spirits.

A replica of Paleolithic cave drawings of deer, horses, and aurochs, dating to 15,000 BCE, from Lascaux cave in France.

The Stone Age timeline encompasses a huge chunk of prehistory—and life wasn’t only about hunting and gathering.

This riddle is a century old—can you figure out the answer?

Thanks to modern technology, you don’t usually need to separate your laundry—though it can still be beneficial in certain cases.

The ruins of the Maya settlement Palenque in Mexico.

The changing climate did not bode well for Khmer Empire, the Maya Civilization, and more ancient cultures.

Making a beeline for the buffet table? You’re buying into some bee stereotypes.

Some kids are already hitting the books while other are still relaxing at home.

If you've ever wondered how varied back-to-school start dates are across the country, you've come to the right place.

The aggressive gulls are brazen in swooping in for a bite of grilled cheese.

Which ice cream flavor do you think comes out on top?

Find out each country's go-to ice cream flavor.

Amsterdam is a very walking-friendly destination.

Want to make sure you get your steps in? It helps to live in a fairly flat place.

We give you an obscure word with four definitions—one correct, three made up. Can you identify the correct one?

No wild geese were harmed in the making of this idiom.

Nick Frost and Simon Pegg in 'Shaun of the Dead' (2004).

Edgar Wright's horror-comedy 'Shaun of the Dead' has become a cult classic over the years, and in honor of its 20th anniversary, it’s even coming back to theaters.

Tollund Man on display at the Silkeborg Museum, Denmark.

The bodies of Iron Age Europeans are so well preserved in peat bogs that they’re sometimes mistaken for modern murder victims.

The most desirable seat combines more space and a quick exit.

1/72 Testors F19 Secret Stealth Fighter unboxing and review LIVE!

The F-19 became the bestselling model plane of all time. Some feared it leaked some highly classified military secrets.

Caffeinated instant ramen is destined to fuel many all-nighters.

You can now get your caffeine fix in noodle form.

The meaning behind the money.

Nicolas Winding Refn, who directed, doesn’t even have his driver’s license—and nine other things you need to know about this Ryan Gosling film.

Imagine waving around a wooden version of this.

Those giant foam fingers you wave in the air at sporting events might seem to tower over the crowd, but they actually have a pretty humble origin story.

A scanning electron micrograph of ‘Mycobacterium tuberculosis’ particles (colorized red), the bacterium that causes TB.

Ailments as diverse as tooth decay and malaria have caused suffering for thousands, even millions, of years—and they’re not done with us yet.

Take the hassle out of pulling fresh clothes out of your washing machine.

Yes, you should clean your washing machine monthly. Here's how.

Your Microwave Is Covered With Bacteria—Here’s What to Do About It

‘Ooga Chaka’: How Dancing ‘Baby Cha’ (Briefly) Took Over the ’90s

It’s Heeeere: The House From ‘Poltergeist’ Is Up for Sale for the First Time Since 1979

7 Misconceptions About the Stone Age

Can You Solve This Old-Timey Riddle? #3

Do You Really Need to Separate Your Laundry?

5 Civilizations Destroyed by Climate Change

Why Do We Say “Make a Beeline”?

How Back-to-School Start Dates Vary Across the U.S.

A Scottish Seaside Food Shack Is Offering 'Seagull Insurance'

Every Country's Favorite Ice Cream Flavor, Mapped

The World’s 15 Most Walking-Friendly Cities

Definition Detective Quiz #1

What Exactly Is a ‘Wild Goose Chase’?

12 Killer Facts About ‘Shaun of the Dead’

A Brief History of Bog Bodies

This Is the Most Coveted Seat on a Flight, According to a New Survey

The ’80s Toy That Was Considered a Threat to National Security

This Caffeinated Instant Ramen Is a College Student’s Best Friend

Why Do We Say “Cold, Hard Cash”?

10 Fast Facts About ‘Drive’

How the Giant Foam Finger Became a Staple of Sports Events

6 of the World’s Oldest Diseases

The Right Way to Clean Your Washing Machine