From The Archive

11 Facts for Thomas Paine's Birthday

The brilliant essayist's polarizing pen brought him praise and scorn on both sides of the Atlantic.

12 Highly Specific (and Extremely Delicious) Food Festivals

If you're fanatical about a quirky food item, we've got good news: There's probably a festival for celebrating it.

How Were Hieroglyphics Deciphered?

It was a tricky task!

On This Day in 1936, Charlie Chaplin's Modern Times Debuted

It was the last "Little Tramp" movie.

10 Alternate Uses for Your Fondue Pot

Fondue pots can be used for much more than cheese and chocolate.

Need Help Filing Your Taxes? IBM's Watson Can Help

H&R Block has partnered with IBM to use Watson’s computing power to get customers the best possible tax return.

6 French and German Dialects That Are 100 Percent American (And What They Sound Like)

The history of the United States is multilingual, and many non-English speaking communities have managed to maintain their languages, sometimes for hundreds of years. These dialects of French and German that go back a long way.

4 Reasons Why the Weather Forecast Is Better Than Ever

Admittedly, we need a lot of work on #4.

Why Are There Only 28 Days in February?

Some believe February once boasted 29 days and that Augustus Caesar stole a day so he could add it to August, which was named for him. (If there’s a month named after you, why not milk it?) But that’s a myth.

20 Funny Valentine's Day Cards to Give Your Loved Ones

Show how much you care by giving your loved one the gift of laughter.

How Do Refugees Get Vetted?

It takes years, and you can be denied at every turn.

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5 New Netflix Original Movies to Watch This February

Magicians, Bob Odenkirk, and the return of David Brent.

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11 Unusual Footraces

These races go the extra mile to stand out.

A Sack Filled With an Enslaved Mother’s Love

Is this the most heartbreaking cotton sack in history?

Bringing The Magicians' White Lady to Life

Rather than using visual effects, the people behind 'The Magicians'—which returns tonight for its second season—used practical effects to bring a half-human, half-doe creature to life.