Women were once exempt from serving on juries for fear they might take it too easy on defendants.

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The names of logical fallacies often double as common expressions—but they don't always mean the same thing.
How well do you really know the U.S. Constitution? Discover things you might not have realized about this influential document, like its dictator-friendly loophole.
Take a look at which pasta sauces are most common in American kitchens.
The film that launched Natalie Portman's career wouldn't have starred the future Oscar winner at all if her parents had gotten their way.
From Skype to Etsy to Woot, the tech world is adept at formulating brand names from unexpected sources.
What has come to be known as International Women’s Day has been celebrated for more than 100 years.
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Where does your state rank when it comes to wildlife conservation?
The author, who was born 100 years ago on March 25, was really into mayonnaise—and peacocks.
On March 24, 2005, American audiences got their first look at the scrappy team at Dunder Mifflin’s Scranton branch. Can you hear ‘The Office’ theme song already?
These active backyard birds are more than just cute—they’re hardy survivors that have conquered the continent and are teaching scientists new things about avian evolution.
Explore WalletHub‘s rankings of the best and worst states for women, based on economic well-being, healthcare access, and safety metrics.
From the NASA mistake that made an interplanetary rocket explode to the bible with a very naughty misprint, these typos are an ode to proofreaders.
On some movies, there might be more than one person yelling “action” and “cut.”
Washington, D.C., hasn't always been the political center of the United States.
The upfront costs aren’t the only factors to consider when purchasing a pet.
NASA scientists have figured out ways for astronauts to eat bread without leaving crumbs, shower without running water, and sleep without floating free from their beds.
Frank Perry’s cult classic “Mommie Dearest” did for wire hangers what “Jaws” did for sharks, but there's probably a lot more to this ‘80s flick than you ever knew.