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Watch This Weather Reporter Deliver a Forecast Full of Ghostbusters Puns

Sian Welby ain’t afraid of no puns.

Grave Sightings: Kate Shelley

On July 6, 1881, 15-year-old Kate Shelley became a legend.

By NBC Television Network [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons

12 Fun Facts About The Gong Show

The irreverent talent show just turned 40 years old.

6 Ways Your Kids' Art Can Help Kick-Start Your Creativity

Kids' art is inherently joyful.

Charlie Chaplin's Iconic Cane Is Going Up for Auction

Chaplin’s Whangee cane will be going up for auction at Christie’s on July 13.

Gaze at Hand-Colored Photos of 19th Century Japan

Recently digitized photos show the nation just a few decades after it opened to the West.

Archaeologists Reconstruct the Hillside Burial of an Ancient Shaman

The well-preserved grave of an older disabled woman suggests her people marked her death with a ritual feast and ceremony.

Deaf Girl Trains Hearing-Impaired Puppy to Understand Sign Language

"Walter is my best friend."

8 Things You Should Know About Renters Insurance

Presented by Allstate.

Why Do We Refer to Splitting a Bill as "Going Dutch"?

The concept dates back nearly 150 years, and refers to a point of pride among German immigrants.

Twinsburg, Ohio Is Home to the World's Largest Twin Festival

The world’s largest annual gathering of twins, Twins Days has been celebrating the unique bond between twin siblings since 1976.

10 Black and White Facts About Common Loons

The common loon (Gavia immer), with its dramatic plumage and haunting cries, is a thrill to behold. They've also inspired a pretty awesome tradition up in Wisconsin.

Watch Director Abbas Kiarostami's Debut Short Film

The 10-minute short follows a little boy who encounters a stray dog in an alley.

This Country Hosts the Biggest Fourth of July Celebration Outside the U.S.

Glad Fjerde Juli!

Howie Luvzus via Wikimedia Commons // CC BY 2.0

10 Distinctive July Festivals and Events

More excuses for a road trip!

Oxford English Dictionary Adds ‘ROFL’ and ‘Scooby Snacks’

1000 new words were added in this latest update.

Black Mike Winage, the Most Determined Prospector in the Klondike

He managed to strike a bonanza six decades after the Gold Rush ended.

7 Inventions That Sprang from World War I

Presented by Boeing.

11 of Canada’s Weirdest Demonyms

Are you a Sootie, a Coastie, or an NDGer?

Cambodian Company Offers Custom Clouds

Fill the sky with any shape you want.

8 Benefits of Buying Humanely Raised Animal Products

Presented by Nellie's.

10 Fast Facts About the First Corvette

Happy birthday to the Corvette, which turns 63 today!

7 Fascinating Facts About Hot Dogs

Presented by Applegate.

The Origins of 19 'Skin' Expressions

The skin is the largest organ in the human body, covering a surface area of nearly 2 square meters. Skin covers a great deal of the English language, too, if we look to its many skin-related words, expressions, and idioms.