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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).

Find Out How Quickly 10 Different Billionaires Earn Your Annual Salary

Elon Musk probably amasses what you earn in a year faster than it takes you to send a single email.

Why Is Gas So Expensive in California?

The cost of gasoline at the pump is up across the United States, but no state appears to be feeling the sting more than California.

You’re Not Imagining Things—Ranch Dressing Really Does Taste Better in Restaurants

When restaurants serve Hidden Valley Ranch, it often tastes better than the bottled stuff. Here's why.

10 Easy-to-Grow Plants for First-Time Gardeners

You won't need a green thumb to take care of these tough plants.

Fourteen years before 'Titanic' sank, a novella featuring an eerily similar disaster was published.

The Novel That (Seemingly) Predicted the 'Titanic' Disaster

It’s a scene of visceral horror that probably sounds familiar to nearly every contemporary reader: On an April night, a majestic ocean liner plows through the N

The Stories Behind 10 Dr. Seuss Books

A little background on some of Theodor Seuss Geisel's greatest hits.

The Highest-Calorie Item on McDonald’s Menu Isn't What You Expect

When it comes to calories, burgers and fries aren't the worst offenders on the McDonald's menu.

Can You Spot All 10 Landmarks in This London-Themed Brain Teaser?

See if you can find the Tower of London, Big Ben, and more famous London landmarks hiding in this puzzle.

Android Users Are Finally Getting the Ability to Clear Their Last 15 Minutes of Google Searches

Google app users have been able to do this on iOS devices since summer 2021. Android users finally can, too.

20 Strategic Opening Words to Use in Wordle

If your Wordle game is feeling stale, these math-backed opening words could give the momentum you need.

Trucks need to be weighed because the DOT says so.

Why Do Trucks Have to Be Weighed?

There are two main reasons: taxation and safety.

Enjoy easy listening with these popular portable speakers on Amazon.

12 of the Most Popular Portable Bluetooth Speakers on Amazon

Shop the most popular portable Bluetooth speakers on Amazon from brands like Anker, Sonos, Ultimate Ears, and more.

(From left to right) Catherine O'Hara, Annie Murphy, Dan Levy, and Eugene Levy in January 2020.

Watch the Stars of ‘Schitt’s Creek’ Crack Each Other Up in This 12-Minute Blooper Reel

How did Catherine O’Hara of "Schitt's Creek" keep a straight face during Moira Rose’s wine commercial? During many takes, she didn’t.

6 Facts About Bengal Cats

Get to know the exotic, spotted kitty.

Make your way into "the Ton" with this fun spin on the classic board game.

Join High Society in This New 'Bridgerton' Edition of Monopoly

Hasbro has released a new Monopoly: 'Bridgerton' edition board game at Target in anticipation of the Netflix romance show's second season.

NASA's Launch of the Terrier-Improved Malemute Rocket Could Be Visible From the East Coast

Look out for a NASA rocket launch Monday night if you live in Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Virginia, or West Virginia.

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