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Truckers like to use headlights to 'talk' to other drivers.

Why Do Truck Drivers Flash Their Lights at Oncoming Traffic?

If you notice a truck driver flashing their lights, they're likely trying to communicate some important information about the road ahead.

It's easy to make a case for The Nile as the longest river in the world, but measuring a river isn't that easy.

What Is the Longest River in the World?

It’s an issue so complicated that river length isn't even considered a useful measure anymore.

Which Movie Won the Best Picture Oscar the Year You Were Born?

Are you a 'Rocky' baby or a 'Titanic' tot?

Two icons—Katharine Hepburn and Barbra Streisand—shared a Best Actress Oscar in 1969.

6 Times There Were Ties at the Oscars

Split decisions happen. They're just not a common occurrence. Here are six times they happened at the Oscars.

Two black vultures whose poop comes with perks.

10 Animals Whose Poop Comes With Perks

Sometimes animal poop does double (ahem) duty.

Mullet aficionado Aaron Styles at the 2020 Mulletfest in Kurri Kurri, Australia.

One Brave Soul Will Get Paid $12,000 to Grow and Sport a Mullet for One Year—Could It Be You?

As far as haircuts go, the mullet is arguably more maligned than any other. But would you get one for $12,000?

These Are the 25 Happiest Countries, According to the 2022 World Happiness Report

What’s the happiest country in the world? For the fifth consecutive year, it's Finland—and its Nordic neighbors are doing well, too.

Gas prices are rising, but there are ways to combat that.

Looking to Save Money at the Pump? This Gas App Can Help

With GasBuddy, comparing gas prices in your area is as easy as entering your ZIP code.

Just because it's no longer in IKEA doesn't mean it's gone forever.

Hunting for Discontinued IKEA Products? Here Are 7 Places to Look

eBay isn’t the only platform currently playing host to that adorable vintage cloud lamp and other long-retired IKEA products.

It's Chick-fil-A's pleasure to serve you.

Why Do Chick-fil-A Employees Say “My Pleasure” Instead of “You’re Welcome”?

If you say “my pleasure” before your Chick-fil-A cashier has a chance to utter it, you won’t score free food.

11 Facts About 'Titanic' Survivor J. Bruce Ismay

J. Bruce Ismay’s life was changed in an instant. At 1:40 a.m. on April 15, 1912, sporting pajamas under a suit and topcoat, with slippers on his feet, the chair

14 Surprising Facts About 'Happy Days'

Nearly 50 years after it first premiered, 'Happy Days' remains one of America's most celebrated sitcoms.

"Stone Cold" Steve Austin poses in June 2000

9 Facts About "Stone Cold" Steve Austin

Born Steven James Anderson in Austin, Texas, the man who'd become known worldwide as "Stone Cold" was a shy kid who came out of his shell to dominate the WWF wr

What's the Kennection? #1

Join 'Jeopardy!' champion/co-host Ken Jennings for an all-new Kennections quiz. All five answers have something in common. Can you figure it out?

These handheld vacuums can clean up what larger vacuums miss.

10 of the Best Handheld Vacuums for Spring Cleaning

Here are 10 of the best handheld vacuums to make your home tidier as we head into spring, including popular models from Dyson, THISWORX, and other brands.

The Sega Genesis helped introduce '90s gamers to online communications.

When '90s Gamers Tuned In to the Sega Channel

Streaming entertainment may seem like a very 2000s ambition, but embers of it began stirring all the way back in 1993, when video game giant Sega announced the

Should You Really Chill Cookie Dough Before Baking It? Yes—Here’s Why

The secret to making the best chocolate chip cookies ever isn’t in the ingredients.

Mark your calendar: National Bulldogs Are Beautiful Day is just around the corner!

35 Offbeat Holidays to Celebrate in April

Spring is in the air, as is the promise of several offbeat holidays—even if you don’t like pranks or chocolate bunnies.

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11 Obscure Expressions of Surprise We Should Bring Back

If you’re easily startled or just need some alternatives to “By the hammer of Thor!” and “Damn!,” read on for some old-timey outbursts.

People like to get bright and whimsical with their Easter bonnets.

What's the Deal With Easter Bonnets?

Western culture has linked Easter with new threads for centuries.

15 Things You Didn't Know About Madeleine Albright

Albright's impressive credentials included professor, ambassador, New York Times best-selling author, and 'Gilmore Girls' guest star.

Save on KitchenAid and more during this flash sale.

Save 20 Percent On Almost Everything During This Sur La Table Flash Sale

During this Sur La Table flash sale, use the promo code "SPRING20" to get 20 percent off select items from KitchenAid, Stasher, and more.

10 Facts About Harry Houdini

In the early 20th century, Harry Houdini's death-defying escape acts thrilled onlookers and baffled fellow magicians. Here are 10 incredible facts about him.

You Can Buy One Square Inch of Hell—a Tiny Town in Michigan

For $9.99, you can buy 1 square inch of Hell, Michigan (pop. 72).

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