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The 15 Most Bizarre Items Found in Lost Luggage in 2023

Opening a piece of unclaimed baggage could mean finding some shoes, or it could mean finding live snakes.

Just call it "giggle smoke." Or "Nixon."

18 Old-Timey Slang Terms for Marijuana That We Should Bring Back

From 'giggle smoke' to 'Nixon,' these marijuana nicknames deserve a resurgence.

10 Songs Inspired by the RMS ‘Titanic’

Songs about ‘Titanic’ go way beyond Celine Dion’s smash hit “My Heart Will Go On.”

According to one famous hoax, that moon is full of unicorns.

The 14 Greatest Hoaxes of All Time

History's greatest hoaxes are proof that with effort and a little luck, you can fool a lot of the people, all of the time.

On a cruise ship, the name ‘Oscar’ has a very serious meaning.

14 Secret Code Words You Might Want to Know

Whether they’re said over a PA or in a one-on-one conversation, these seemingly innocuous terms are actually codes to alert those in the know that something is up while keeping others in the dark.

11 Sharp Facts about Porcupines

Porcupines might be considered a prickly bunch, but you’ll find they're pretty docile once you get to know them.

Mars rover captures first ever sound of dust devil

7 Fascinating Facts About Martian Dust Devils

Martian dust devils have been intriguing astronomers and climatologists for decades. Here’s some amazing trivia about these red planet whirlwinds.

10 Women You Probably Didn’t Know Were in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

Discover these lesser-known but still highly accomplished female musicians that have been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, like Ma Rainey and LaVern Baker.

12 Surprising Facts About Manatees

Manatees are aquatic animals that live in coastal waters in several places throughout the world.

10 of the Biggest Earthquakes in History

From a surprise temblor in the Mississippi Valley to colossal ruptures and tsunamis around the Pacific Ring of Fire, these are some of the biggest earthquakes in modern times.

11 Amazing Things Invented by Kids

The 5-year-old who created transforming toy trucks was the youngest person to hold a patent.

15 Facts About ‘Twister’ That Don't Suck

These facts about the 1996 blockbuster don't suck.

The Dallol volcano in Ethiopia’s Danakil Desert is one of the most unearthly places on Earth.

19 Places You Won’t Believe Exist

From boiling lakes to glowing caves and hidden prehistoric villages, Earth is full of amazing and unexpected places.

These ragdoll kittens know exactly how popular they are.

The 15 Most Popular Cat Breeds in the World

Your scruffy shelter tabby is every bit as beautiful as these pedigreed cats.

9 Misconceptions About Popular Songs and Misheard Lyrics

Pop songs get misinterpreted all the time, and we're here to break down the real stories behind your favorite bops, from Nirvana to Bruce Springsteen.

The BBC once pranked the world by declaring that Big Ben’s clock face would be going digital.

11 of the Greatest Pranks of All Time

From Taco Bell buying the Liberty Bell to the time the BBC convinced its viewers that spaghetti grows on trees, these are some of the most iconic pranks in history.

‘Ghosting’ is a very Millennial slang term.

Millennial Slang: 16 Terms You Should Totes Know

From adulting to doggo, you can thank Millennials for popularizing these slang terms.

9 of the Best Eczema Treatments, According to Dermatologists

Discover the best eczema treatments that experts recommend, whether you’re dealing with sudden eczema flare-ups, itchiness, or just need a new facial moisturizer.