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The pineal gland is located in the center of the brain.

10 Facts About the Pineal Gland

René Descartes once described the pineal gland as “the principal seat of the soul.” Medical knowledge has vastly progressed since his time, though. Here’s what we know about this critical organ.

See if you can decipher this twisted tune.

Tune Twist Quiz #20

It’s time to play Tune Twist, where we translate the lyrics of popular songs into multiple languages and then back into English. Can you figure out what the song is, or who performed it?

10 Heartwarming Facts About ‘Miracle on 34th Street’

More than 75 years after it premiered, the holiday classic can still make a believer out of anyone.

Untangling lights is practically its own holiday tradition.

From Thomas Edison to LEDs: A Brief History of Christmas Tree Lights

The history of how these mass-produced novelty lights became a holiday fixture is a distinctly American Christmas tale.

This strawberry pâte de fruit will be a hit with people of all ages.

Brighten Up Your Holidays With Homemade Strawberry Gumdrops

Strawberry pâte de fruit are the fanciest gumdrops you’ll ever taste.

10 Surprising Facts About Wham!’s “Last Christmas”

Over the course of his illustrious career, George Michael gave the world many gifts. One that keeps on giving is “Last Christmas,” the 1984 holiday classic by Wham!, Michael's pop duo with Andrew Ridgeley.

Defunct Tex-Mex Restaurant Chain Chi-Chi’s Is Mounting a Comeback

The chain was taken down by a hepatitis A outbreak and financial troubles in the early 2000s.

Yogi's First Christmas (1980) - Theme / Opening

The Yogi Bear Christmas Special You Probably Forgot

‘Yogi’s First Christmas’ might not have the cultural cachet of ‘Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer’ or ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas,’ but the people who loved it remember it fondly—and now, it’s getting new life on streaming.

A bonfire is a common way to celebrate the season.

10 Ancient and Contemporary Yule Traditions

For millennia, people have celebrated the longest night of the year with these Yule traditions.

Why Aren’t Classical Statues Very Well-Endowed?

Cultural values have changed a lot since ancient Greece.

Painting of a brothel by Joachim Beuckelaer, 1652.

Can You Identify the Real Historical Euphemism for Sex?

People in the past had a way with words when it came to describing activity between the sheets.

Why Do We Call It an “Allen Wrench”?

The six-sided tool helped make IKEA a household name. But did anyone named Allen have anything to do with it?

6 Fascinating Facts About ‘Salvage the Bones’

Here’s how Jesmyn Ward’s award-winning novel about Hurricane Katrina came to be.

A doctor checks a young girl for swollen tonsils.

10 Facts About Your Tonsils

You might think they’re unnecessary, because so many people have had their tonsils removed—but tonsils actually serve an important role in your immune system.

What’s the Kennection? #144

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

Watch Queen Elizabeth II Deliver the First Televised Christmas Broadcast

The transition from radio to a televised broadcast marked a new era for the monarchy.

You still have time—but you shouldn't put it off.

When Should You Send Christmas Cards?

Sending Christmas cards out to the family might be a big part of your holiday planning, but when is the best time to actually do it?

Please remain seated with your seatbelt fastened.

Thunderstorms Can Cause Air Turbulence Up to 55 Miles Away from the Source

The effects of weather disturbances and resulting turbulence can be widespread. Airplane passengers might want to pay more attention to that fasten-seatbelt sign.

The Tower of London as seen from the River Thames.

7 Formidable Facts About the Tower of London

The Tower of London inspires awe, fear, and intrigue. Here are seven facts you may not know about the iconic British fortress.

The Top 10 Most Mispronounced Terms of 2024, According to TV Captioners

Here are 2024's trickiest terms to say, half of which are famous names.

In Outer Space, Where Does a Compass Point?

On Earth, compasses always point north—but when you’re drifting outside our planet’s magnetosphere, things get more complicated.

8 of the Biggest Holiday Gift Fads From the ‘90s and ‘00s

Holiday toy crazes come and go, but some retro toys like Tickle Me Elmo and the Talkboy are as iconic today as they were 30-odd years ago.

If they were in separate glasses without their cans, could you tell them apart?

What’s the Difference Between Diet Soda and Zero-Sugar Soda?

Are Diet Coke and Coke Zero really that different? Here are the differences and health factors in the diet soda vs. zero-sugar soda debate.

8 Fascinating But Not-So-Jolly Legends About St. Nicholas

St. Nicholas may have inspired Santa Claus, but the two figures were remarkably different.

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