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Is this a fictitious or fictional scene?

Fictitious vs. Fictional: What’s the Difference?

The meanings of ‘fictional’ and ‘fictitious’ are basically the same, but we don’t always use the words the same way.

First-class passengers feasted on poached salmon with mousseline sauce.

11 Items From 'Titanic’s' Final Menus

From foie gras to consommé, this is what first-class passengers ate for their last meals aboard the RMS 'Titanic'.

15 Fascinating Facts About The Masters Tournament

The Masters—one of four major championships in professional golf—is about more than just golf. It's about green jackets and pimento cheese sandwiches, too.

Netflix subscribers are in for some big changes soon.

Half of Netflix Subscribers Share Passwords With People Outside Their Home, According To Survey

When Netflix's relaxed approach to password-sharing comes to an end, a huge swath of their viewer base will be affected.

The Real Reason Fast Food Workers Always Wear Hats

The visors, baseball caps, and paper hats worn by fast food workers serve a hygienic purpose as well as an aesthetic one.

8 Tasty Facts About Burger King

Though McDonald’s is widely considered the reigning king of fast-food burgers, Burger King has always been a perennial contender for the throne.

Prince performing in New York during his 1985 'Purple Rain' tour.

Watch a Preteen Prince Voice Support for a Teachers’ Strike in This Recently Uncovered Video

Years before becoming a globally famous singer, Prince showed solidarity for his teachers as they demanded better wages and working conditions.

What Is the Deepest Lake in the World?

Lake Baikal in south-east Siberia is the world's deepest lake by average depth and maximum depth.

25 Things You Didn’t Know You Could Recycle

Americans generate 262 million tons of waste each year. Here are a few things you can actually recycle.

Grimm Prospects: Jack Grimm, the Eccentric Billionaire Hell-Bent On Finding the 'Titanic,' Bigfoot, and Noah's Ark

The oil tycoon tried to use a monkey named Titan to help find the sunken ship.

8 Fascinating Facts About Richard Matheson

Author Richard Matheson is often remembered for penning the novel 'I Am Legend,' but his influence on literature, film, and TV reaches far beyond that.

Charlotte Brontë's tiny book could net a huge windfall.

Small Wonder: A Newly Discovered Charlotte Brontë 'Tiny Book' Could Fetch $1.25 Million

The self-published book was long believed to be lost.

This guy won't come take your Oscar away.

What Happens If You Resign From the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences?

Will Smith’s AMPAS resignation prompted a lot of questions about resignee privileges. Here are some answers.

6 Movies That Almost Starred Robert Downey Jr.

Before he was one of Hollywood’s most bankable stars, Robert Downey Jr. famously lost some major gigs.

Do kids these days even know what this is?

AM vs. FM Radio: What’s the Difference?

And what do ‘AM’ and ‘FM’ stand for, anyway?

No matter what era you're in, your cat should be king.

22 Pieces of Medieval Pet Advice

Pet advice from the Middle Ages included enough Latin incantations, unusual remedies, and bizarre superstitions to fill a Great Dane.

25 Wild Facts About Alaska

4. There are many moose laws.

Gender-Neutral U.S. Passports Are Coming Soon

The gender rules for U.S. passports got loosened last year. Soon, they’ll be more inclusive than ever.

Cover of 'Nectar of the Gods' by Liv Albert and Thea Engst and illustrated by Sara Richard.

Drink Like Dionysus With This New Cocktail Book Filled With Recipes Inspired by Greek Mythology

Liv Albert, host of the podcast 'Let's Talk About Myths, Baby!,' has written a new cocktail book based on Greek mythology called 'Nectar of the Gods.'

The 10 Most Family-Friendly National Parks in the U.S.

From the Grand Canyon to Yellowstone, these are the best national parks for families traveling with kids.

Cat standing in front of ship's porthole window.

The Legend of Jenny, the 'Titanic' Cat Said to Have Predicted the Ship's Fate

Jenny the ship cat likely didn't make it off 'Titanic' alive, but according to one legend, she anticipated the disaster and saved the life of a crew member.

What's the Kennection? #3

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

Bill Nye rocks a bow tie from his line with Nick Graham at New York Fashion Week in 2016.

How Many Bow Ties Does Bill Nye Own?

Bill Nye donned his first bow tie long before he became the Science Guy.

Why Are Desert Sunsets So Colorful?

If you've ever watched the sun set in the desert, you may have noticed more spectacular colors than you're used to. There's a good reason for that.

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