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Four UFOs appeared in the sky at 9:35 a.m. on July 15, 1952 over a parking lot in Salem, Massachusetts.

Think You Spotted a UFO? See What the 1952 Questionnaire for Reporting Sightings Looked Like

Project Blue Book's questionnaire had sections for describing UFOs and even sketching pictures.

The widely traveled 'Gemma Constantiniana'

The Strange and Bloody Journey of the 'Gemma Constantiniana'

The priceless 'Gemma Constantiniana'—an Imperial Roman cameo nearly 1 foot wide—survived the collapse of empires, crusades, and shipwrecks.

The Famous Puzzle That Popularized the Phrase ‘Think Outside the Box’

Tired of thinking outside the box? Try thinking outside the dots, instead.

40 Intriguing I-Words To Introduce To Your Vocabulary

Irroborate your vernacular with this batch of inkhorns.

What Was the First DVD Netflix Ever Shipped?

Netflix is a streaming giant today, but when the company launched in 1998 it was sending old-school DVDs to its customers—and still does.

French gunners during World War I, circa 1914.

5 Misconceptions About World War I

We're shedding light on some common misconceptions about World War I, including who was actually involved and when the fighting officially ended.

UPS trucks carry many secrets. And lots of socks.

What Are Those Spinning Things on Top of UPS Trucks?

It's not a satellite, it's not GPS, and it's not a camera.

(Left to right) Lisa Kudrow, Matthew Perry, Jennifer Aniston, David Schwimmer, Courteney Cox, and Matt Leblanc in "The One That Could Have Been."

Watch Nearly 10 Minutes of Hilarious ‘Friends’ Bloopers

These bloopers are proof that the ‘Friends’ cast is just as funny as the characters they’re playing.

What's the Kennection? #12

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

'Mea culpa' is a little more specific than 'sorry.'

What Does ‘Mea Culpa’ Actually Mean?

The English meaning of ‘Mea culpa!’ is basically “My bad!” In Latin, but it’s slightly more nuanced.

The Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C.

15 Big Facts About the Lincoln Memorial

Seated proudly at the west end of Washington, D.C.’s National Mall, the Lincoln Memorial is one of the most beloved American monuments. Here are a few things to know on its 100th anniversary.

Resurrect your car's battery while also saving its tires.

This Stanley Jump Starter Can Also Inflate Your Car’s Tires, and Now It’s on Sale

Through Amazon, you can now save almost $43 on a Stanley jump starter that also has a built-in air compressor to inflate your car tires.

Monkeypox is cause for some concern, but not alarm.

Monkeypox: What You Need to Know About the Disease

The blistering viral illness is seeing an uptick in cases. Here's why you shouldn't be too worried.

Max Pacioretty lies on the ice after being body-checked by Zdeno Chara.

13 Awful Hockey Injuries

As the Stanley Cup Playoffs get underway, here's a look back at the sport’s most brutal injuries—and how they made the game safer.

Can’t Remember the Name of That Movie With That Actor That Takes Place In That City? There’s a Website for That

Whatismymovie.com works with however much or little information you have about the movie on the tip of your tongue.

5 Ways You Can Help End Gun Violence

It’s easy to feel helpless after a mass shooting. The problem can feel insurmountable, but mass shootings are preventable—and action is an antidote to despair.

16 Towering Facts About Mount Everest

Mount Everest is the tallest and highest peak on Earth. Or is it? Here’s everything you need to know about the world’s most famous mountain.

Not the cookies you want to be thinking about all the time.

How to Block Those Annoying Cookie Banners That Follow You From Website to Website

You shouldn’t have to accept cookies a million times a day. Here’s how to stop it.

10 Spooky Commercials Starring Vincent Price

Full of haunted mansions and terrifying puns, these commercials use Vincent Price's horror pedigree to sell everything from wine coolers to antique furniture.

2010 Called—It’s Bringing Mtn Dew Typhoon Back

Mtn Dew Typhoon is making a comeback after missing from shelves for over a decade—but the limited-edition flavor won't be available to everyone.

Faye Dunaway as notorious gangster Bonnie Parker and Warren Beatty as Clyde Barrow in 'Bonnie & Clyde' (1967)

10 Notorious Female Gangsters

Though organized crime tends to be a boys' club, there have been a slate of deadly women who have broken into its ranks.

LA landlords expect tenants to provide their own appliance.

The Reason So Many Los Angeles Apartments Don't Come With Refrigerators

LA renters have come to expect they'll need to BYOF (Bring Your Own Fridge) when renting. Here's why.

16 Brutal Teddy Roosevelt Insults

Though he wasn’t fond of swearing, Theodore Roosevelt didn't always speak softly—he was capable of delivering a brutal insult when he felt it was appropriate.

How Ruth’s Chris Steak House Got Its Tongue-Twisting Name—Which Ruth Herself Hated

The Ruth’s Chris name origin story involves a woman named Ruth, a guy named Chris, and a kitchen fire.

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