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Why Is a Tariff Called a “Tariff”?

This word has taken a long linguistic journey to get to where it is today.

8 Things You Might Not Know About Michael Crichton’s ‘Jurassic Park’

How Crichton turned ‘Jurassic Park’ from a manuscript everyone hated into a best-selling book that spawned a multi-billion dollar movie franchise. Plus: 10 key differences between the novel and the film.

High population states are usually most vulnerable.

The Worst States for Job Scams, Mapped

Where does your state land on the scale?

Watch Zoo Animals Paint With Their Snouts, Beaks, and Paws

From red pandas to crows, zoo animals across the U.S. are painting works of art as part of enrichment programs.

Hares—not bunnies—once played a prominent role in spring celebrations.

The Surprisingly Controversial Origins of the Easter Bunny

Hares were once linked to a Germanic Pagan goddess who never even existed.

11 Misconceptions About Cryptocurrency, NFTs, and More

Hearing NFTs explained as “non-fungible tokens” only makes sense if you already know what ‘fungible’ means.

All that steam isn't exactly a good thing.

There's a Reason Why It Smells Extra Gross If You Fart in the Shower

Why do farts always seem to smell worse in the shower? You can blame science (and how enclosed the space usually is in the first place) for this bizarre phenomenon.

What’s the Kennection? #162

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

U.S. Marines preparing to evacuate American and Vietnamese civilians during the fall of Saigon.

9 Key Moments From the Vietnam War

From the Gulf of Tonkin Incident to the Tet Offensive to the Fall of Saigon, we go over some of the most significant battles of the Vietnam War.

Meet the Darwin’s Bark Spider, Weaver of the World’s Largest Webs

The web of a Darwin’s bark spider can span 82 feet.

This pile of yeast and bacteria could be helpful for scientists.

Researchers Are Asking Home Bakers to Donate Their Sourdough Starters to Science

Sourdough for science? Researchers are analyzing live cultures from bread starters to develop healthier, plant-based fermented foods.

There are several ways you can help make kitten season less chaotic.

Kitten Season Is Coming—Here’s How You Can Help

Spring and summer are hectic times for animal shelters and cat rescue groups.

India‘s Thar Desert is looking a little greener than this nowadays.

Indian’s Thar Desert Is Getting Greener, Thanks to Human Activity

Thanks to increased accessibility to water and energy, the Thar Desert is now the most populated desert on Earth.

Read ’em and Weepul: How a Cheap Toy Became a Popular Marketing Tool

How did a pompom with googly eyes go from cheap toy, to marketing tool, to Dutch cultural phenomenon?

Resist the temptation—and save money in the process.

What Is the ‘No Buy’ Trend—and How Do You Actually Pull It Off?

TikTok’s “No Buy 2025” trend has been blowing up online, but what does it really entail, and is it even possible to follow? We break down the pros and cons here, plus how to get started.

During the filming of Oliver Stone's ‘Platoon’ (1986).

12 Intense Facts About ‘Platoon’

Starring a young Willem Dafoe, Charlie Sheen, and Johnny Depp, ‘Platoon’ was a landmark achievement in war cinema.

What Happens if I Don’t File My Taxes on Time?

If you fail to file or pay your taxes in time for the April 15 deadline, you could end up dealing with a lot of hassle—and get stuck paying a lot of fees.