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50 of the Most Legendary Viking Names

Drawing from Norse mythology, these classic Viking names are associated with strength, war, valor and lots of weaponry.

Which ones will you start using in conversation?

80 Weird Words and Phrases

If you’ve ever needed a word for a piece of bread eaten just after a bath, or a term for an unpleasant choice between three options, you’re in luck.

Jenna Fischer and John Krasinski in ‘The Office.‘

‘The Office’ Follow-Up Series: Everything We Know So Far

While it's unlikely we’ll see a ‘The Office’ reunion, a Dunder Mifflin revisit—with an all-new cast—has officially been announced.

This is no time to batten down the hatches.

16 Sailing Terms for Landlubbers

A handful of centuries-old sailing words remain known only to the saltiest of seamen, but some have become part of our everyday language.

21 Surprising Facts About “It Girl” Clara Bow

Clara Bow, one of the earliest megastars of the silent film era, is famous for being Hollywood’s first “It Girl.” But there’s a lot more to Bow’s dramatic life than bobbed hair and flapper couture.

Crows vs. Ravens: 7 Ways To Tell the Corvid Cousins Apart

If you can’t tell crows and ravens apart, you may think you’re uncovering a minor conspiracy when you’re actually witnessing a murder.

The cover of the book ‘The Berenstain Bears Get the Gimmies.’

13 Fun Facts About The Berenstain Bears Books

Here’s how to steer a predictable discussion about teamwork and manners to one on sex and panda discrimination.

Antacids have a surprisingly rich history of catchy ad slogans.

11 Advertising Slogans That Became Famous Catchphrases

Discover the most memorable advertising slogans that stuck with us. How many have you uttered without even realizing it?

Vintage Chatty Cathy toy doll TV Commercial 1960's

Watch 6 Vintage Toy Commercials

Remember when Mr. Potato Head was just an actual, edible potato with stuff you'd stick into him? And “Captain Action” promised to be any superhero you could afford the clothes for?

Shakespeare is the source of a lot of words.

21 Words Created by Shakespeare (And 4 That Weren’t)

Shakespeare is the first known citation for over a thousand words and even more meanings—but new research occasionally shows that Shakespeare actually didn't originate some phrases, a trend that will likely continue over time.

A 14th-century illustration from 'The Book of the Hunt.'

100 Weird and Wonderful Medieval Dog Names

Medieval dog names ran the gamut from 'Argument' to 'Feete.'

‘Jaws’ changed the summer movie season when it premiered in 1975.

The 50 Biggest Summer Blockbusters of the Past 50 Years

From ‘Jaws’ to ‘Barbie,’ here are the biggest summer blockbusters since 1974.

10 Fascinating Facts About Salman Rushdie’s ‘Midnight’s Children’

When “Midnight’s Children” was released in 1981, The New York Times pronounced that “the literary map of India is about to be redrawn.” Here’s what you should know about the novel that introduced the authorial voice of Salman Rushdie.

The 12 States That Pay the Highest Minimum Wage

Some states try to look out for workers. Others actually set minimums below the federal rate.

7 Tough Facts About Tardigrades

The microscopic “moss piglets” may be the hardiest creatures on Earth—and anywhere else.

Languages around the world have their own strange idioms.

20 Delightful Idioms From Around the World

Idioms like Mandarin’s ‘take your pants off to fart’ make no sense to English speakers—at least, not English speaker who haven’t read this list.

10 Common Words You’re Probably Mispronouncing

From ‘kibosh’ to ‘niche,’ these words can trip up even the most meticulous English speakers.

15 Facts About the IRS to File Away

There's more scandal involved than you'd think.

20 Surprising (and Horrifying) Facts About Pregnancy

The act of bringing another person into the world comes with a whole host of things you might not have anticipated, from a phenomenon called “lightning crotch” and disappearing belly buttons to unexpected excrement and so much more.

Charlemagne gazes at his cathedral at Aachen, wondering how he’s going to divvy up his kingdom among 20 kids.

The Royal Rundown on Charlemagne’s 20 Children

Charlemagne, the 7th-century king of the Franks, had about 20 children who went on to establish Europe’s royal houses and populate most of Europe.

F. Scott Fitzgerald’s is now one of literature’s most valuable author signatures.

10 Extremely Valuable Author Signatures

From James Joyce to Ernest Hemingway, discover which famous author signature is worth the most.

In Russia, people may 'kidnap' the bride.

Surprising Wedding Traditions From Around the World

In South Korea, newlyweds receive carved wooden ducks. In Russia, brides get kidnapped.

15 Wild Facts About Zebras

Some of these animals are rugged mountaineers, some have spots instead of stripes, and some of them bark like dogs. And if you want to tell the zebra species apart, look at their rumps.

These innovative playgrounds are captivating for kids and adults alike.

10 of the Most Unique Playgrounds in the U.S.

From St. Louis’s City Museum to the Little Debbie Park in Collegedale, Tennessee, discover the most unique playgrounds for kids across the United States.

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