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Serena Williams at the 2014 U.S. Open, which she won.

Tennis’s U.S. Open has only been an “open” since 1968. Here’s why.

Want a real feeling for history? Go to Nishiyama Onsen Keiunkan in Japan, a hotel that's played host to shoguns and emperors.

A vintage family enjoys the hit show of the day, 'Scary Clown Time.'

“[Television] won’t be able to hold onto any market it captures after the first six months. People will soon get tired of staring at a plywood box every night.”

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

The Great Sphinx of Giza and the Pyramid of Khafre.

The ancient Egyptian monument, thought to depict the likeness of the pharaoh Khafre, confounds scholars to this day.

Tim Daly stars in 'In the Line of Duty: Ambush In Waco'

In 1993, just 34 days after the Waco siege ended, NBC premiered 'In the Line of Duty: Ambush in Waco'—a TV movie greenlit, scripted, and largely shot while the tragedy was still unfolding.

It takes the average person 45 seconds to find the car with its headlights on. Can you beat that time?

These sentences are sure to make you scratch your head.

One small swap will take your baked potato game to the next level.

Laverne Cox in 'Orange Is the New Black.'

These TV shows reflected changing social mores and broke new ground in American entertainment, a trend that continues today.

It's known as "middle-aged groan," and it afflicts millions who dare try to get off the couch.

The Salem witch trials were a troubling time in colonial America.

The 1692 Salem witch trials caused so much turmoil that the Massachusetts town is still synonymous with them.

Indiana Jones—seen here in 'Raiders of the Lost Ark'—was one of the decade's most bankable characters.

The decade of excess was all about blockbusters like 'Top Gun' and franchises like 'Star Wars' and 'Indiana Jones.' Which sounds familiar.

The Actual '73 Giving Tree Movie Spoken By Shel Silverstein

The controversial 1964 children's book about a codependent tree was adapted into a 1972 animated short.

Whether you’re a nostalgic kid-at-heart or a parent shopping for kids of your own, here are some fun retro back-to-school products from the 1970s, ‘80s, and ‘90s that you can still buy today.

Cars with wood paneling used to be all the rage. And yes, it made perfect sense at the time.

It's like stepping back in time—sort of.

There are hundreds of different Renaissance fairs that take place across the world, and not all of them actually take place during the Renaissance.

Before now, you could only make your own Funko Pop! at one of two Funko stores on the West Coast.

Are these two kaylied up, or are they merely drinking dog’s water?

These terms are sure to blow your wig.

There’s much more to this iconic statue than a couple of absent appendages.

Sandhill cranes over Nebraska's Platte River.

BirdCast tells you how many birds are flying overhead on a given night, which species are coming and going, and more.

On August 21, 1986, Lake Nyos produced a deadly cloud of carbon dioxide.

Two events in Cameroon are the only recorded instances of limnic eruptions. Scientists are trying to prevent a third.

There are a dozen historical figures’ names hidden in the word search—the first three you spot are coming to your next dinner party.

First, you have to understand the difference between England and Britain (and the UK, while we’re at it).

Why Are Tennis Tournaments Called “Opens”?

The World’s Oldest Hotel Has Been Dispensing Hospitality for More Than 1300 Years

Poor Reception: 10 Wildly Inaccurate Predictions About Television

What's the Kennection? #77

15 Things You Might Not Know About the Great Sphinx of Giza

‘In the Line of Duty’: The Waco Movie Made Before The Siege Ended

Can You Find the Car With Its Headlights on in This Brainteaser?

7 Sentences That Sound Bizarre But Are Still Grammatical

Martha Stewart’s Surprising Twist on Baked Potatoes Is As Simple As It Is Delicious

17 Epic Moments in LGBTQ+ TV History

Why Do Older People Grunt or Moan While Sitting Down or Standing Up?

11 Facts About the Salem Witch Trials

The 25 Highest Grossing Movies of the 1980s

Watch: An Animated Version of ‘The Giving Tree,’ Narrated by Shel Silverstein

12 Retro Back-to-School Products For Kids and Grown-Ups

When 'Woody Wagons' Ruled the Road

9 Fun Facts About Renaissance Fairs

You Can Finally Make Your Own Custom Funko Pop! Figurine Online

20 Delightful Slang Terms From the 1930s

16 Fascinating Facts About ‘Venus de Milo’

Which Birds Are Migrating Through Your Area? This Interactive Tool Tells You

Killer Lakes: Why Limnic Eruptions May Be the World’s Rarest Natural Disasters

Word Search: Find All 12 Historical Figures (And See What They’d Bring to Your Dinner Party)

British vs. English: What’s the Difference?