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Some states are more obsessed with dogs and cats than others. Find out if yours is on the list.

The 10 Most Dog- and Cat-Obsessed States

Find out which states are most preoccupied with their pets.

15 Hilariously Terrible Reviews of Wonderful Museums

From the Philadelphia Museum of Art to the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum, no institution is safe from terrible reviews.

Check out this list to see where your next Halloween destination should be.

The Best Cities for Halloween Enthusiasts, Mapped

If you’re up for traveling for this spooky season, visit one of these destinations.

Has this rat attacked any infants lately?

The 20 Rattiest Cities in the U.S.

New York rats may be the most iconic—but another U.S. city is even rattier.

Buying a home in these states might prove to be a long-term win.

The 3 Best States to Buy a Home in the Next 5 Years, According to Real Estate Experts

Two states are expected, but the other might surprise you.

The Surprising History Behind 5 Popular Halloween Costumes

The origins of these classic costumes are probably not what you would expect.

Remember Google Buzz? (Don't worry, we almost didn't either.)

11 Old Social Media Platforms You Probably Forgot Existed

Still miss your old Friendster account? Discover why that and other once-popular social media platforms got discontinued here.

Get a better sense of how illnesses have shaped history in these gripping reads.

12 Fascinating Books on History’s Most Notorious Diseases

Get a better sense of how illnesses have shaped history with these gripping reads about history’s most notorious diseases.

25 of the Most Essential Movies About Witches

Add these captivating movies about witches like ‘Practical Magic’ and ‘The Love Witch’ to your Halloween streaming line-up this month.

The backstory behind these masks is almost as legendary as the films they appear within.

The Fascinating Origins Behind 8 Iconic Horror Movie Masks

From meticulous artistry to pure dumb luck, the origins of horror movie masks are as interesting as the films themselves.

10 Famous Uses of the Ouija Board

Sylvia Plath often broke out her Ouija Board to speak to her spirit guide, Pan.

The College Majors Graduates Regret the Most (and Least)

The humanities aren't in first place.

On a ledge about a city, Houdini holds on with his chin in a scene from the film ‘The Grim Game.’

10 Historic Events That Happened on Halloween

From Harry Houdini’s strange death to a steamship disaster and “Monster Mash,” memorable historical events have happened—fittingly—on Halloween.

Thomas Haden Church and Paul Giamatti in ‘Sideways.’

16 Straightforward Facts About ‘Sideways’

The Oscar-winning ode to vino did nothing to help Merlot sales. Discover more facts about the 2004 indie film.

L.A. is at the top of the list of the best vegan and vegetarian cities.

The 10 Best Cities for Vegans and Vegetarians in the U.S.

Whether you’re vegan, vegetarian, or veggie-curious, these cities are worth a visit.

1984 was a banner year for movies and music.

7 Reasons Why 1984’s Pop Culture Is the Gift That Keeps On Giving

From ‘Ghostbusters’ to Madonna’s VMA performance, 1984 was a memorable year for pop culture.

8 Animals People Didn’t Think Were Real

Western scientists have doubted the existence of everything from the rhinoceros to the gorilla.

The UK has more than its share of haunted homes.

28 Historic British Haunted Houses You Can Visit

From grand castles to more humble country manors, the UK’s centuries-old homes have seen plenty of occupants move in over the years. And some never moved out.

This scene near Saranac Lake in the Adirondacks shows why New York is the top state for fall road trips.

The 19 Best States For Fall Road Trips

There’s nothing quite like peeping peak foliage, dashing through a corn maze, and spending an afternoon at an apple orchard to celebrate autumn—and in some of these top states for fall road trips, you can do all three.