Why Do We Capitalize ‘I’?
Some languages capitalize several of their pronouns. Some don’t capitalize any of them. English just capitalizes ‘I’—but why?
Some languages capitalize several of their pronouns. Some don’t capitalize any of them. English just capitalizes ‘I’—but why?
Art conservators for the UK’s Royal Collection were in for quite a surprise when they set about cleaning a 17th-century oil painting.
What really happened to the crew of the ‘Mary Celeste’? Delve into the theories and speculation surrounding this enduring maritime mystery.
You don't need to be a master of eight-letter Z words to own the board.
Whether you love or hate this Easter candy, there’s no denying that marshmallow Peeps are an iconic part of the holiday.
The ”world’s largest public library,” the Library of Congress holds more than 160 million items.
When it comes to Easter, the feast dishes, public celebrations, and even the candy often vary depending on where you live.
Is there a right way to eat a chocolate Easter bunny? For candy enthusiasts, there’s a clear favorite among the many ways to devour one.
The Labradoodle is a beloved designer dog breed, but in the eyes of the dog's creator, it's a 'Frankenstein['s] monster.'
Certain emojis prompt uncertainty among older adults.
See all 50 U.S. states (plus Washington, D.C.) ranked by tax rates.
At some point, whether during the day or at night, all birds need to sleep. How do they do it?
With spring in bloom, let’s stop and smell the etymological roses and learn the origins of flower names like orchid, tulip, and violet.
As far as holidays go, Easter is second only to Halloween in American candy sales—that’s a lot of chocolate bunnies.
Armando Iannucci’s iconic BBC comedy is one of television’s finest, and sweariest, sitcoms
Almost as soon as it was introduced—and for generations after—the Presidential Fitness Test was absolutely traumatizing to students who had to endure it. Here’s how the program started—and ended.
Rabbits are much more than the cute, carrot-munching creatures pop culture makes them out to be.
To win a nuclear arms race, Leona Libby hid a pregnancy and brushed off being irradiated.
Whether you’re playing a game of basketball or watching one, you want to sound like a pro. These slang terms will help.
The McDonald's Filet-O-Fish sandwich was introduced as an alternative for Catholics avoiding meat on Fridays during Lent—and it almost lost its spot on the menu to a pineapple burger.
Here's how to tell your hamsters from your gerbils and your gerbils from your guinea pigs.
The generational group born between 1946 and 1964 contributed a lot to slang.
Here's your chance to work for King Charles III's private secretary.
Total solar eclipse mania is gripping the United States. Should the wide-eyed and unprotected hazard a peek at this rare phenomenon?