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He wants you to learn about the symbol’s history.

Uncle Sam is an easily recognizable piece of wartime propaganda. And legend says he was based off a real person—though that may not actually be the case.

This riddle dates back to the 19th century—can you figure it out?

That little pocket was originally intended to hold something else.

The tiny little pocket on your jeans, the hole in your pot handle, and the drawer under your oven were designed with specific purposes in mind.

Introducing the inflatable chair you didn't know you needed.

What's in a name? A lot of pronunciation mistakes.

From Sean to Anne, these names confound speakers around the world.

From London to Beijing, you may not know as much as you think about these world-class cities.

People had some interesting ideas about eels (top) and lamprey (bottom).

This excerpt from Ben Gazur’s book ‘A Feast of Folklore: The Bizarre Stories Behind British Food,’ out September 19 in the UK and November 19 in the U.S., dives into some unusual history.

Find out where your state falls on the list.

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

Legionella in a Petri dish under UV light.

The unusual respiratory illness was named for a 1976 outbreak among attendees of an American Legion conference.

Need another word for ‘moist’ (or some other gross word)? We’ve got you.

Harry Potter is returning to the screen.

The open casting call for HBO’s rendition of the original Harry Potter series has officially begun.

You never know what treasures you’ll find.

Thrift stores are always a treasure trove of vintage items—but sometimes a lucky shopper comes across an actual treasure.

Can you spot the hidden key in this mess?

Test your observational skills and find the key in this hidden image puzzle.

Black cats, bats, and spiders commonly appear in people’s Halloween decorations. Here’s why.

See if you can figure out this twisted tune.

We ran the lyrics of a hit song through multiple languages, then translated them back into English. Can you figure out what the song is, or who performed it?

Laughter is a surprisingly common reaction to being scared out of your mind.

Who pulled off these heists has never officially been determined.

Whether they were tunneling into vaults or blowing their way into them through church walls, these thieves were brazen—and in each case, whodunit remains a mystery.

Dolly Parton at the 58th Academy Of Country Music Awards

Country music legend Dolly Parton just released her new wine brand, Dolly Wines. See which products are available in your region.

All this sugar would have horrified the inventor of graham crackers.

Social media users regularly joke about the origins of the simple graham cracker as a way to curtail sexual impulses. And while it might sound bizarre, this is one viral trend that is based in truth.