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How Do You Pronounce 'Caramel'?

Whether you say 'car-mel' or 'car-a-mel', your pronunciation of 'caramel' is technically correct.

The 20 Most Expensive Baseball Parks in America

Watching the Chicago Cubs play at Wrigley Field will cost you way more than a trip to see the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Tiffany Haddish stars in 'The Afterparty.'

The 15 Best TV Shows to Stream on Apple TV+ Right Now

Between 'Ted Lasso,' 'The Afterparty,' 'Little America,' and 'Severance,' Apple TV+ is becoming the go-to streamer for can't-miss television.

One of Amazon’s Best-Selling Dehumidifiers Is Now $80 Off, Just In Time For Allergy Season

Amazon’s best-selling hOmeLabs dehumidifier, which takes the moisture out of 1500 square-foot rooms, is now $80 off with a sale price of $170.

A painting of the Battle of Pea Ridge, which was fought from May 7 to 8, 1862

7 Misconceptions About the Civil War

The Civil War remains one of the most important chapters in American history. But the conflict itself was more complex than North vs. South.

Why Medieval Artists Doodled Killer Bunnies in Their Manuscript Margins

The rabbits are frequently shown wielding weapons as they fight against—and sometimes kill—those who often hunted them.

The Most Beautiful Gardens in the World, Mapped

For an idea of where you can get your plant fix this spring, check out this map of the world's most beautiful gardens.

Could 'Breaking Bad' stars Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul finally be ready to call Saul?

Could the Final Season of 'Better Call Saul' See the Return of Walt and Jesse? We Finally Have an Answer (Sort Of)

Ever since 'Breaking Bad' spin-off 'Better Call Saul' premiered, fans have wondered whether Walter White and Jesse Pinkman will make their way into the story.

8 Battles Fought After the War Ended

From Pontiac's Rebellion to the Battle for Castle Itter, here are eight of the most legendary clashes that were waged after the war was technically over.

There used to be a lot of stuffed animals in here.

Betty White’s Longtime Oceanfront Home in California Could Be Yours for About $8 Million

Betty White’s house in Carmel-by-the-Sea featured an entire room just for her stuffed animal collection.

Seven-year-old Eva Hart's signature from a letter written on the Titanic's maiden voyage

6 Facts About 'Titanic' Survivor Eva Hart, One of the Last to Remember the Disaster

In her later years, Eva Hart had the distinction of being the last living 'Titanic' survivor with first-hand memories of the disaster.

Announcing the Winner of Mental Floss’s Literal March Madness

Forget basketball. We’ve rounded up 32 of the angriest, most irritable beings in the universe.

5 Fascinating Facts About Billie Holiday

The life of Billie Holiday, the songstress known as “Lady Day,” was just as engrossing as her legendary music.

Is There Really Such a Big Difference Between Bottled Water and Tap Water?

Filtered tap water is likely going to be cheaper, with little difference in taste.

There's a whole lot of history in that pint.

9 Fascinating Facts About IPA Beers

Though its origins are hazy, India pale ales first made their mark during the 18th century as hops became more important in the brewing process.

11 Unsinkable Facts About 'Titanic' Survivor Molly Brown

Molly Brown is one of the most famous survivors of the RMS 'Titanic,' but here are 11 facts you probably didn't know about this larger-than-life figure.

Passport Book vs. Passport Card: What’s the Difference?

Not all passports are books. But what exactly is a passport card?

15 Funky 1970s Slang Terms

If you’re up to speed on the tubular ‘80s slang and the wicked vernacular of the ‘90s, check out some slang terms and phrases that made the ‘70s groovy.

Think Your Kid Is Cute Enough to Be the Next Gerber Baby? Applications Are Now Open

The next Gerber Baby must be at least 1 day old and possess “a playful smile that can light up any room.”

Reese Witherspoon’s Book Club Is Accepting Applications for Its Underrepresented Women Writers’ Fellowship

Reese’s Book Club’s LitUp fellowship aims at getting more diverse books published. Here’s how to apply.

Kitchen gadgets can be fun to use—these quirky ones prove it.

16 Quirky Kitchen Products to Make Eating at Home a Little More Exciting

Eating at home every day can get dull after a while, but not with a Baby Yoda tiki mug or Splatypus jar spatula on your kitchen table.

A cutting-edge mosquito is flying into California and Florida soon.

Billions of Genetically Modified Mosquitoes Are Set to Descend on California and Florida This Summer

Californians may not know it on sight, but there’s going to be something different about their mosquitoes this summer.

Scotland Apologizes to the Victims of Its Witch Hunts After 300 Years

After Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon issued an apology to victims of the country's witch trials, an official pardon could be on the way.

MLB umpire Jeff Kellogg (far left) gets into it with Andrew McCutchen (far right) during a Pittsburgh Pirates game in 2017.

10 Behind-the-Plate Secrets of MLB Umpires

MLB umpires know they’re your favorite scapegoats—but they might not actually see what you’re saying about them.

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