10 Facts About the Flu
Discover the history of the flu and its devastating impact on the world, from the deadliest influenza pandemic to today’s vaccines.
Discover the history of the flu and its devastating impact on the world, from the deadliest influenza pandemic to today’s vaccines.
Australian English is more than just an accent. From ‘arvo’ to ‘yakka,’ learn fun and fascinating Australian slang terms to help you speak like a true Aussie.
Everything from a cursed mummy to a steering mistake have been floated as the real causes of the ‘Titanic’ disaster—and some conspiracy theories claim the ship never sank at all.
California and Florida dominate the list of America's priciest neighborhoods.
Shopping for the best bargains in February? From TVs to Presidents Day sales, here’s what to buy—and what to avoid—this month.
Discover the mysteries of L’Anse aux Meadows, the only confirmed Viking settlement in North America.
Only three out of Henry VIII's four legitimate children reached adulthood. Edward VI, Mary I, and Elizabeth I each went on to reign and leave their mark on English history.
Hundreds of civil rights activists calling themselves Freedom Riders bravely held the nation accountable to its rules against segregation in 1961. Here are the facts you need to know.
When ushers need smelling salts, you know you've got a hit.
From copycat tumblers to glass water bottle alternatives, the best Stanley cup dupes are just as good as the viral sensation—and they’re not sold out.
Who hasn't won a Grammy? Jennifer Lopez, Nicki Minaj, and dozens of other beloved artists.
From beer floods to meat showers, history is full of peculiar—and putrid—disasters.
From the author’s inspiration to the impact on schools, here’s what you need to know about S.E. Hinton’s iconic coming-of-age novel ‘The Outsiders.’
Looking to resell your vintage American Girl dolls and accessories? Learn more about the most valuable selections from the ‘80s and ‘90s, which could fetch a high price in today‘s collector‘s market.
Plagiarism is a bad idea in any setting, but some of history’s most vaunted writers have been caught stealing.
Nonce words are only meant to serve one particular purpose—here are some of the best examples.
In the ’80s, pop music decided to take on the world’s problems. There was Band Aid, Live Aid, Farm Aid, and of course, USA for Africa's “We Are the World.”
The 1924 list of most popular baby names has a few (but not many) things in common with today's trends.
From yuppie to headbanger, we have Generation X to thank for these terms that became popular in the 1980s and ’90s.
Explore some big facts about moose, from their antler combat to the mystery behind their declining populations.
Robert Burns was voted the greatest Scot over iconic warrior William Wallace in a 2009 poll.
From what inspired Candyman and the Mothman to the tales about alligators in the sewers and killers calling from inside the house, we're breaking down the origins of popular urban legends.
We celebrate Black History Month every February to recognize the amazing impact African American people have had on our culture. Read on for more about this tradition's origins.
These famous couples (and some lesser famous ones) didn’t mince words in their breakup letters.