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Richard Nixon resigned the presidency on August 8, 1974, as a result of his involvement in the Watergate scandal.

10 Deep Facts About the Watergate Scandal

Fifty years ago today, President Richard Nixon resigned as a consequence of his role in the Watergate break-in and cover-up.

Air pollution may keep these pollinators from doing their jobs.

Air Pollution May Prevent Bees From Smelling Flowers

Air pollution is making it hard for bees to pollinate flowers.

Hugh Jackman, Chris Evans, and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson have all received the honor.

8 Things You Might Not Know About ‘People’ Magazine’s ‘Sexiest Man Alive’ Honor

Here’s the origin story of how a pull quote from 1985 became an annual event for the magazine.

Can You Solve This Old-Timey Riddle? #2

The riddle below dates back to the 1790s—can you figure it out?

A wiggly tape measure isn't to blame for any mistaken measurements.

Why Are the Ends of Measuring Tapes So Loose?

There's a good reason the metal hook on a tape measure wiggles, and it has to do with why the first inch is actually 1/16th of an inch short.

What leaf-peeper doesn't love gorgeous, golden aspens?

9 of the Best Trees for Spectacular Fall Foliage

Trees like aspens, sugar maples, and black gums are known for their vibrant fall foliage.

Blue jeans can be an important forensic tool.

Jean Theory: How the FBI Has Solved Crimes Using Denim

The distinctive wear patterns on your Levi's could put you behind bars.

These languages have disappeared—but some of them are making a comeback.

11 Extinct, Dead, and Dormant U.S. Languages

Not all languages stick around forever. Some of these 11 tongues are extinct, some are dead or dormant, and some are finding new life.

Why Did Synchronized Swimming Change Its Name?

Synchronized swimming now goes by the name ‘artistic swimming.’ Here's why.

Make your own ratatouille—no rat required—with ‘Pixar: The Official Cookbook’.

Anyone Can Cook With the Official Pixar Cookbook

‘Pixar: The Official Cookbook’ features delicious dishes from several of your favorite animated movies, from ‘Luca’ to ‘Toy Story’.

These Lavender Lemon Sable Cookies Are Delicate and Delicious

If you’re looking for a twist on shortbread cookies, don't miss out on this simple lavender lemon sable recipe.

Walter Matthau in a scene from 'The Taking of Pelham One Two Three' (1974).

12 Thrilling Facts About ‘The Taking of Pelham One Two Three’

Make a list of the greatest movies ever set in New York City, and it should include ‘The Taking of Pelham One Two Three.’ Discover more facts about the 1974 crime drama here, including how producers got the MTA to let them use real subway trains.

Why Does One Volleyball Player Wear a Different Color Than Their Teammates?

Volleyball doesn’t have goalkeepers, but it does have liberos—and the rules are a little different for them.

Countries were ranked by the average number of hours a person worked, not how many meetings they had to attend.

The 34 Hardest-Working Countries, Ranked

Americans tend to work more and longer days than many of their industrialized counterparts, yet eight countries work harder than the U.S.

See if you can figure out this twisted tune.

Tune Twist Quiz #2

In Tune Twist, we run the lyrics of a hit song through multiple languages, then translate them back into English. Can you figure out what the song is, or who performed it?

'Stump Speaking' by George Caleb Bingham, 1853.

The Reason Why Some Political Addresses Are Called “Stump Speeches”

Some stumps were involved in the making of the stump speech.

Léon Marchand at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Why Does the Olympic Host Country Win So Many Medals?

There are several reasons why a host country might see a boost in the Olympics medal count.

‘Twilight’ made Stephenie Meyer a killing.

The 10 Authors With the Highest-Grossing Movie Adaptations

It pays to have a vivid imagination.

The song may not actually have much to do with a weasel at all.

‘Pop! Goes the Weasel’: The Real Meaning Behind the Nursery Rhyme

You may think you know the words to “Pop! Goes the Weasel.” The tune is everywhere from jack-in-the-box toys to Data and Riker’s first encounter in ‘Star Trek: The Next Generation’. But it may not even be about a weasel at all.

New Fossils Add to Mystery Surrounding the “Hobbit,” Our Smallest Human Ancestor

A fragment of an arm bone found on Flores, Indonesia, suggests that some of our human ancestors were even smaller than we thought.

10 Entertaining Movie-Related Guinness World Records

From the most commonly used movie title to the most reused prop.

Tourists will notice something different about their soda cans when visiting Hawaii.

Why Do Hawaiian Soda Cans Have Ridges Around the Top?

Sodas in the Aloha State look a little different from what you’re probably used to.

14 Gaffes That Tanked Presidential Bids

Howard Dean, Gary Hart, Richard Nixon, Rick Perry, and more made some pretty big mistakes during their presidential campaigns.

How to Clean Your Dishwasher’s Filter

Unless you have a dishwasher with a self-cleaning filter, you should do this kitchen chore roughly every two months. Here’s how.

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