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That feeling when you're about to get paid $10,000 for walking around.

Walking 10,000 steps a day can be tough to find the time or motivation for—but you’d probably do it for $10,000.

The USDA would define this ham-and-cheese on bread as a sandwich.

Is a hot dog a sandwich? What about a burrito? It depends on whom you ask—and what state you live in.

Laura Harring in Mulholland Drive (2001)

There’s nothing quite as satisfying as having the rug pulled out from under you while watching a movie, but too many flicks that try to shock can’t stick the landing.

There’s a science behind all those colors.

The chemistry behind the vibrant colors of fireworks is another reason to “ooh” and “aah” at the sky this Fourth of July.

Look closely, and you will see Mary Katharine Goddard’s name at the bottom of the Declaration of Independence.

Mary Katharine Goddard was one of America’s first publishers, and she was tasked with printing and delivering the Declaration of Independence to the 13 colonies.

Furby, the babbling ball of fur once pegged as a security threat by the NSA, is ready for its comeback.

Revisit your favorite bestsellers with these Hollywood stars.

Uncover the best audiobooks narrated by celebrities, from beloved childhood classics like “Little Women” to hard-hitting contemporary tales like Celeste Ng’s 2022 book, “Our Missing Hearts.”

The Coppola Pizza WineLine wants to elevate your casual takeout dinner to a five-star experience.

A baby crocodile made for a scientific milestone.

The baby croc was the product of a mother who has spent her entire life in captivity.

Atlanta’s culture doesn’t just resonate to the suburbs—it hits every corner of the country. But there’s always a chance you could get caught off guard while visiting, so here’s a handy sampler of terms to know if you decide to hold it down in A-Town.

Marsha P. Johnson bust at the Stonewall National Monument at Christopher Park in New York City.

Marsha P. Johnson was a relentless advocate for gay rights, best known for her involvement in the Stonewall Uprising and tireless efforts to protect those in her community.

There’s a reason nobody’s referring to the missing ‘Titanic’ submersible as a submarine.

If you’ve been pronouncing Roald Dahl’s first name as “rolled,” you should read this.

Storefront of Trader Joe's in Los Angeles.

Trader Joe’s admits their parking lots are small, and they don’t plan on changing that anytime soon.

Looking to avoid high electricity costs this summer? Discover the best cooling products to grab now that'll help you stay comfortable without an air conditioner.

Shrimp and prawns are two tasty crustaceans that are often confused with one another. We examine the differences.

Meteorological summer and astronomical summer are not the same.

Happy first day of (meteorological) summer!

Ireland is looking to increase its head count on some remote islands.

Ireland’s Our Living Islands program will pay for housing rehab on its beautiful but sparsely populated islands.

Use these handy tips to get pronouns right.

A pronoun slip can be embarrassing, especially if you pride yourself on being generally good at using the language people have asked you to use. Why do pronoun slips happen, and why do we seem to mess up pronouns more than names or other gendered words?

From left: Bayard Rustin, Edith Windsor, Laverne Cox, and Martina Navratilova.

The fight for LGBTQ rights has been decades in the making. Meet a few of the trailblazers who won the battles.

If you think a bread box or plastic bag is the answer, you're not rising to the occasion.

Johnny Cash had a violent encounter with a dangerous bird.

An ornery bird once tried to disembowel the Man in Black.

Hidden inside a toy princess wand sold in dollar stores lurked a horrifying image—one that scared kids silly.

Curious about pet name trends for 2023? Here are the most popular for dogs and cats across the United States.

GymBird Is Hiring a “Chief Step Officer” to Walk 10,000 Steps for $10,000

5 Ways to Define a Sandwich, According to the Law

The 10 Wildest Movie Plot Twists

How Do Fireworks Get Their Colors?

Remembering Mary Katharine Goddard, the Only Woman Whose Name Appeared on the Declaration of Independence

Don't Call It a Comeback: Furby Returns for Its 25th Anniversary

13 Audiobooks You Didn’t Know Were Narrated by Celebrities

Want to Pair Wine With Pizza? The Francis Ford Coppola Winery Tipline Is Here to Help

Scientists Marvel at the First ‘Virgin Birth’ Documented in a Crocodile

20 Atlanta Slang Terms You Should Know

8 Facts About Transgender Activist Marsha P. Johnson

Submarine vs. Submersible: What’s the Difference?

30 Author Names You Might Be Mispronouncing

The Reason Trader Joe’s Parking Lots Are So Small

No Sweat: 10 Products That Will Help You Keep Cool This Summer Without Air Conditioning

What’s the Difference Between Shrimp and Prawns?

Why Meteorological and Astronomical Seasons Don’t Line Up

Ireland Has a Plan to Repopulate Its Remote Islands: Pay People $92,000 to Move There

Why It Can be Hard to Get Pronouns Right, According to Linguistics

11 LGBTQ Pioneers You Should Know

You Might Be Storing Your Bread All Wrong

Angry Bird: When Waldo the Ostrich Tried to Kill Johnny Cash

A Gory Toy Story: The Horrible History of the Evilstick

The Most Popular Pet Names of 2023 in Each U.S. State