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The Southernmost part of the United States (or not).

Florida is known for its alligator sightings, weird crimes, and Disney World. But how much of what you think you know about the Sunshine State is true?

When ushers need smelling salts, you know you've got a hit.

This mushroom and parsnip tart is easy and delicious.

Whether you're veggie curious or committed to a meat-free lifestyle, you'll be satisfied with this mixed mushroom tart.

Those red and pink Stanley cups are sold out, but these aren't.

From copycat tumblers to glass water bottle alternatives, the best Stanley cup dupes are just as good as the viral sensation—and they’re not sold out.

That’s a groundhog who was woken up too early.

Will the groundhog see its shadow? Uncover the history and folklore behind Groundhog Day and its connection to weather forecasting.

A pirate flag with the distinctive eyewear.

Did pirates wear eye patches to see better in the dark? Find out the truth behind the iconic style choice.

According to some strange old theories about the origins of birthmarks, a blemish on your behind meant you had the mark of the devil.

The origins of Ireland's ‘Emerald Isle’ nickname trace back to the 18th-century physician, poet, and activist who penned the poem “When Erin First Rose.”

One Florida town experienced a golf ball rain.

From beer floods to meat showers, history is full of peculiar—and putrid—disasters.

From the author’s inspiration to the impact on schools, here’s what you need to know about S.E. Hinton’s iconic coming-of-age novel ‘The Outsiders.’

Meteorologist Ken Weathers became a viral sensation by sharing a very simple way to de-ice your windshield in cold weather.

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Looking to resell your vintage American Girl dolls and accessories? Learn more about the most valuable selections from the ‘80s and ‘90s, which could fetch a high price in today‘s collector‘s market.

Bodybuilder Eugen Sandow delighted Victorian audiences with his toned physique and weightlifting skills. But his statue at the British Museum didn’t last long.

Plagiarism is a bad idea in any setting, but some of history’s most vaunted writers have been caught stealing.

In the United States, the most common pronunciation is “FEB-yoo-air-ee.” Both Merriam-Webster and American Heritage dictionaries consider the common pronunciation correct, along with the less common, more traditional standard “FEB-roo-air-ee.”

The long-snouted fellow in the center is a very slithy tove.

Nonce words are only meant to serve one particular purpose—here are some of the best examples.

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

A scene from “The Greatest Night in Pop”

In the ’80s, pop music decided to take on the world’s problems. There was Band Aid, Live Aid, Farm Aid, and of course, USA for Africa's “We Are the World.”

You've probably been within spitting distance of a nuclear warhead without even realizing it.

The U.S. government is constantly moving its nuclear weapons from one facility to another, which means you may have passed one on the highway without even realizing it.

The 1924 list of most popular baby names has a few (but not many) things in common with today's trends.

The winding tale of “Nothing Compares 2 U” begins in 1984, when Prince wrote the song, and continues through to 2021, when Sinead O’Connor declared it “my song.”