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‘For Pete’s sake’ originated around the early 20th century, but the Pete in question may have lived long before that.

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

Nudist Resorts have some simple—and necessary—rules. Here are a few things to keep in mind should you ever find yourself on “nakation.”

It's a wheel. Also a tire. With a rim. And a hubcap.

Get up to speed on your car lingo.

August is peach season, and this cobbler is one of the simplest desserts to make with the stone fruit.

They would have loved learning on tablets.

After Labor Day, most kids in the United States will be back to hitting the books, and they’re probably not thrilled about it.

How many cups of coffee are too many cups of coffee to drink in a day when it's on your employer's dime? Researchers dug down to find the answer.

Aldi’s official UK beer taster will get to sample drinks for the grocery chain that will be sent directly to their home.

Katsushika Hokusai's ‘The Great Wave off Kanagawa’ gracefully distills the power of the ocean into a two-dimensional image that's as deceptively simple as it is mesmerizing.

Family having dinner by the road, circa 1930.

Grab the gelatin and the hot dogs and head to the kitchen to make these meals from the Great Depression.

The position he's in could actually increase his chances of surviving a high fall.

How and where you land is one of the major factors in whether you get up from the ground or go 6 feet further into it

If you can do today's crossword puzzles, you can do this one.

Try your hand at the 1913 diamond grid that kicked off the crossword puzzle craze.

Costco samples are losing that human touch.

Product kiosks are popping up at Costco locations, casting doubt over the role of human product demonstrators.

Over the past decade or so, the spotted lanternfly has become one of the most notorious invasive species in the United States. Here’s how it got here, how to spot it—and most importantly, how to kill it.

Melanie Chartoff as Principal Grace Musso With Corin Nemec as "Parker Lewis Can't Lose"

In the fall of 1990, two shows about meta high-schoolers premiered. Only one would last through the holidays.

The answer is a bit complicated.

The Ferris wheel is as beloved today as it was when it first debuted in 1893.

From the Ferris wheel to the Tilt-a-Whirl, carnival rides have some fascinating origin stories. Discover more about the history of these popular attractions here.

Paul Reubens in character as Pee-wee Herman.

Whether it was a mustached dad, an egg in a frying pan, or Pee-wee Herman holding a crack vial, public service announcements pulled out all the stops to save Gen Xers' lives.

A bit of training will make going for a walk a lot easier.

walks give dogs a chance for them to explore and interact with the environment around them. Here's how to stop them from dragging you along for the ride.

If you're planning a trip to a U.S. city, here are some destinations to consider—and some to possibly reconsider.

There‘s a scientific reason you love the smell of gas so much.

If you find the pungent aroma of gas pleasant at the pump, you're not alone. Here's why fuel tickles your brain.

Guests look at a portrait of Henrietta Lacks.

Though she died of cancer in 1951, Henrietta Lacks's immortal cells became the foundation for countless medical advancements.

These 17 synonyms for sex earned a place in the ‘1811 Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue.’

There are two main ways for getting a pimento inside an olive.

Until the early 1960s, pimentos were sliced and then stuffed into olives by hand.

For Pete’s Sake—Who Is Pete?

What's the Kennection? #74

9 Nudist Resort Rules of Etiquette

Hubcaps vs. Rims: What’s the Difference?

Don’t Let Peach Season Pass Without Making This Rustic Cobbler

11 Ways School Was Different in the 1800s

How Much Free Food Is It Socially Acceptable to Take? Finally, Science Has The Answer

Aldi Is Hiring a Professional Beer Taster

16 Things You Might Not Know About ‘The Great Wave off Kanagawa’

10 Curious Recipes From the Depression Era

How Far Can You Fall and Still Survive?

Can You Solve the World’s First Crossword Puzzle?

Attention, Shoppers: Costco Sample Stations May Be Going Self-Serve

10 Facts About the Spotted Lanternfly

The Brat Pack: When ‘Parker Lewis Can’t Lose’ Took on ‘Ferris Bueller’

Are There Any Synonyms for the Word ‘Synonym’?

The Origins of 15 Classic Carnival Rides

10 Memorable PSAs That Attempted to Save Generation X

How to Stop Your Dog From Pulling on Their Leash, According to a Professional Trainer

The 20 U.S. Cities American Tourists Love and Hate the Most

There’s a Scientific Reason Why Some People Love the Smell of Gasoline

How Henrietta Lacks Became the Mother of Modern Medicine

17 Euphemisms for Sex From the 1800s

What Are Pimentos, And How Do They Get Inside Olives?