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Mistrust vs. Distrust: What’s the Difference?

Even the most well-respected dictionaries consider ‘mistrust’ and ‘distrust’ interchangeable. But people do tend to use them a little differently.

Crystal Clarke and Rose Williams star in 'Sanditon.'

10 Facts About Jane Austen’s 'Sanditon'

In 2020, 'Sanditon'—Jane Austen’s final, unfinished novel—was turned into a Masterpiece miniseries. Now it's coming back for a second season.

What the Code on Your Egg Carton Really Means

Knowing the meaning of the three-digit code printed on every egg carton can help you choose a fresher product.

It's not so your plugs look like they have eyes.

Why Do Electrical Plugs Have Holes in the Prongs?

The original reason electrical plugs had holes isn’t the same reason they have holes these days.

Bryan Cranston as Walter White and Aaron Paul as Jesse Pinkman in Breaking Bad.

10 Bold 'Breaking Bad' Fan Theories

What’s Gus Fring's story? What did Jesse Pinkman’s doodles mean? And do 'Breaking Bad' and 'The Walking Dead' exist within the same universe? Read on...

Octopuses Are Recycling Bottles and Cans for Shelter

A new study found that octopuses are repurposing marine litter to create protective shelters for themselves.

A helicopter on its way with the 20-foot antenna.

Whaou! The Eiffel Tower Just Got 20 Feet Taller

The Eiffel Tower isn’t the tallest building in the world—or even the tallest structure in France—but it keeps growing.

All the essentials you'll need for your next outdoor adventure are right here.

14 Essential Pieces of Camping Gear You Need for Your Next Trip

Before planning a summer trip to the great outdoors, stock up on this top-rated camping gear and these popular hiking accessories.

Stephanie St. Clair ran Harlem's numbers game for years.

Stephanie St. Clair, Harlem's Queen of the Underworld

In early 20th-century Harlem, gambling belonged to “Madame Queen.”

Lawmakers have been trying to make the Equal Rights Amendment happen for almost a century.

9 Facts You Should Know About the Equal Rights Amendment

Almost 100 years have passed since the Equal Rights Amendment was first proposed. Here are the facts you should know.

We'll all miss those five missing chips.

'Shrinkflation' Has Come for Your Doritos

Thanks to rising inflation costs, there are now five fewer chips in a bag of Doritos than there used to be.

Leonardo DiCaprio might have delivered Oscar's most popular speech.

The 10 Most Popular Oscar Acceptance Speeches of All Time

Seeing how filmmakers react to receiving acknowledgement from their peers during their acceptance speeches is usually the highlight of the show.

5 of History's Most Notorious Unsolved Ax Murders

These brutal crimes continue to confound reason and haunt the imagination.

Get a Dose of ‘90s Girl Power With LEGO’s New Spice Girls Set

LEGO recently released a Spice Girls BrickHeadz set for the "Spiceworld" 25th anniversary that's bound to spice up your brick collection.

Not Potato: World’s Heaviest Potato Is Actually Just a Gourd Outgrowth

The world’s heaviest potato just took a DNA test. Turns out, he’s 100 percent not a potato.

When Christopher Walken Danced to 'Weapon of Choice'

Get the history behind Christopher Walken's dance moves in the 2001 music video 'Weapon of Choice.'

The Most Nominated Movies of All Time

Ahead of the Oscars on March 27, 2022, take a look back at the movies that scored an impressive number of film nominations and wins in years past.

8 Facts About Pioneering Astronomer Caroline Herschel

Caroline Herschel was the first woman to discover a comet—and now there's a crater on the moon named after her.

Can You Spot the Daffodils in This Spring Brainteaser?

If you can't wait to see spring flowers growing in your backyard, you can look for them in the colorful brainteaser.

"What's that variable interest rate on the bonds again, Sammy?"

Uncle Sammy: The 'Cheers' Episode That Was Made As Government Propaganda

Back in 1983, the United States Treasury paid for a mini-episode of "Cheers" that extolled the virtues of savings bonds.

A shadowy serpent appears at Chichen Itza on the equinox.

10 Enchanting Places That Align with the Spring Equinox

From massive shadow serpents to spectacular sunrises, here are some mesmerizing sites that align with the vernal equinox and herald the first day of spring.

What Really Happens If You Can’t Pay Your Restaurant Bill?

Restaurant employees probably won’t make you wash dishes to settle the debt. Here’s what they might do instead.

It's actually just one really big ocean.

How Many Oceans Are There, Really?

Thanks to the debate surrounding the validity of the Southern Ocean, it’s more than a one-word answer.

Don't bet on finding one of these on St. Patrick's Day

Here Are Your Chances of Finding a Four-Leaf Clover This St. Patrick's Day

Your chances of finding a four-leaf clover are one in thousands, but there are some steps you can take to increase your luck.

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