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Universal Pictures Imagines What Jaws 19 Would Look Like

This time it’s really, really personal.

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

The Great Peshtigo Fire: The Deadliest Blaze in American History

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

Oleg V. Belyakov, Wikimedia Commons // CC BY-SA 3.0

The Surprising Reason We Don’t Tip Flight Attendants

This article originally appeared on Sociological Images.

The Elephants in the Room: Watch a Herd Walk through a Hotel

Why go on a safari when you can watch wildlife right from the comfort of your hotel?

25 Things You Should Know About Burlington, Vermont

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

What Japanese People Thought Westerners Looked Like in 1860

The artists who created Yokohama-e often used Western newspapers as their source material.

10 Beefy Facts About Lion’s Choice

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

Why Do We Take Coffee Breaks?

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

Crawford Orthodontics via Flickr // CC BY-NC-SA 2.0

7 Odd and Awesome Festivals and Events in October

At least one of these might be work a road trip!

11 Things Strategic Geniuses Do Differently Than Other People

Items from the Titanic Are Up for Auction

Today, Lion Heart Autographs kicked off an auction that includes three rare Titanic finds from survivors accused of bribing their way onto Lifeboat No. 1.

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

Where did the ubiquitous canning jar come from?

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

Expecting? Here's your chance to name your baby Ulssand (before it becomes cool).

11 Surprisingly Germ-Ridden Places

Florival fr via Wikimedia Commons // CC BY-SA 3.0

8 Joys of Autumn

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

10 Famous Landmarks That Were Almost Destroyed

Study Finds Universal Strategy for Keeping Conversations on Track

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

11 Easy Tricks to Rescue Your Monthly Budget

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.

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How to Decipher a Parmesan Rind

Learn how to read your cheese.

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

A Tumblr is connecting movie fans with famous filming locations.

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

It's all about boats. And baseball.

Why Is This Stamp Worth $9.5 Million?

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

In Japan, You Can Hire a Handsome Boy To Wipe Your Tears Away

Because a cute guy is better than a Kleenex.

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

Science confirms we're our own worst critics.