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At 101 years old, Tsuneko Sasamoto is still going strong.

Some of the words Shakespeare coined are still mysterious centuries later.

Would you like a side of warm fuzzies with that?

There are only a few pun competitions in the world, but they draw in some serious talent. Here is a sampling of great puns thrown around at some past events.

The small torn of Peshtigo, Wisconsin, before being destroyed by fire.

On October 8, 1871—the same day the Great Chicago Fire killed 300—a far deadlier wildfire swept across Wisconsin.

It may be the largest city in the Green Mountain state, but to residents and visitors alike, Burlington feels more like a small town.

This chain is small but mighty in the roast beef kingdom.

How timeouts for the humble caffeinated beverage became a workplace mainstay.

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Fall has its fair share of haters. Here's why they're just plain wrong.

Across all languages, humans ask for clarification in conversation every 84 seconds, on average.

Blow your budget this month? Don’t stress out. Here are a few simple tricks to curb wasteful spending habits and grow your bank account.

A Tumblr is connecting movie fans with famous filming locations.

It's all about boats. And baseball.

Now on display at the Smithsonian, the British Guiana One-Cent Magenta has a crazy and colorful past.

Science confirms we're our own worst critics.

The Russian Orthodox Church wants to conduct additional tests on Romanov family remains before declaring them holy relics.

It's the only place you can officially go for Taco Tuesday.

Meet Japan's First Female Photojournalist

8 Shakespearean Terms We Still Haven't Cracked

10 Fast Food Workers Who Redefined Customer Service

11 Vacation Scams That Dupe Tourists

What is 'Creepiness'?

50 Amazing Puns From Past Pun Competitions

The Great Peshtigo Fire: The Deadliest Blaze in American History

25 Things You Should Know About Burlington, Vermont

10 Beefy Facts About Lion’s Choice

Why Do We Take Coffee Breaks?

11 Things Strategic Geniuses Do Differently Than Other People

From Homegrown to Hipster: The Historic Evolution of the Mason Jar

17 Computer-Generated Hipster Baby Names No One Else Has Yet

11 Surprisingly Germ-Ridden Places

8 Joys of Autumn

10 Famous Landmarks That Were Almost Destroyed

Study Finds Universal Strategy for Keeping Conversations on Track

11 Easy Tricks to Rescue Your Monthly Budget

Get A Real-Life Look at Famous Filming Locations via Google Street View

What's a 'Wheelhouse' and Why is Something in Mine?

Why Is This Stamp Worth $9.5 Million?

Study Finds We Can Feel Embarrassed Even When No One's Watching

Russia Exhumes the Remains of the Last Tsar and Tsarina, Nearly a Century After Their Deaths

Olé! 13 Tidbits About Taco John’s