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A U.S. Marine charges forward through Japanese machine gun fire during the Battle of Okinawa.

11 Things You Might Not Know About the Marine Corps

From their birthplace in a tavern to the origins of that famous ‘Leatherneck’ nickname, learn more about the history of the U.S. Marine Corps.

10 Wild Facts About the 2000s You Might Have Forgotten

Take a look back at some of the weird and WTF things that happened during the aughts, from the bizarre trend that was Heelys to how users made Myspace their own.

Texas is the place to be for affordability.

The 20 Most Affordable Fast-Growing Cities in the U.S.

A new report reveals the top U.S. cities that combine low living costs with rapid growth.

8 Facts About Nathan Fielder

Nathan Fielder, creator of HBO’s ‘The Rehearsal,’ also owns a successful outdoor apparel brand with terrible customer service.

12 Distant Places in the Solar System (And What They’re Named After)

From famous musicians to literary landmarks to mythological figures—and beyond.

Love for a movie like this will follow you forever.

15 Inconceivable Facts About ‘The Princess Bride’

Think you're a ‘Princess Bride’ super fan? Discover more fun facts about the 1987 classic, like which actor did a guest lecture at Oxford University in between filming, and so much more.

11 Wild Facts About Dingoes

Learn more about Australia's half-wild canine, from their flexible wrists to their genetic origins.

18 Things to Look For the Next Time You Watch Jaws

You’ve almost definitely seen 'Jaws,' but these little details and hidden Easter eggs will give you a whole new way to look at the Steven Spielberg classic.

RIP to these classics from your favorite place at the mall.

8 Discontinued Bath & Body Works Scents That We Still Miss

Old classics like Pink Chiffon and Freesia are among the Bath & Body Works discontinued scents that fans still get nostalgic for, but here are a few others you probably forgot about.

The African American Civil War Memorial.

11 Lesser-Known War Memorials

These tributes to fallen soldiers may not be as instantly recognizable as the Vietnam Memorial and others, but their stories are no less fascinating—including one that doubles as a mausoleum right in Manhattan.

5 Misconceptions About the Arctic

Both the Arctic and Antarctica are cold and icy, but that’s basically where the similarities end.

11 Facts About Air Force One

Just as much a symbol of the presidency as the White House itself, Air Force One is probably the world’s most recognizable plane.

10 Times Kids Changed History

While they might not have been old enough to drive, they were old enough to steer history.

Jenna Fischer and John Krasinski in ‘The Office.‘

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

‘The Paper’ will air on Peacock this September.

Current baby name trends are here to stay.

The Top 10 Baby Names of 2024, According to the Social Security Administration

Check out the top baby names of 2024 and their meanings.

Keira Knightley and Matthew Macfadyen in Pride & Prejudice (2005).

14 Facts About Joe Wright’s ‘Pride & Prejudice’

When Joe Wright was shooting Mr. Darcy’s misty morning proposal for ‘Pride & Prejudice,’ a nearby makeup artist whispered, “I wish that was my life.”

Stegosaurus: the state dino of Colorado.

8 Official State Dinosaurs

These eight states have designated official state dinosaurs, honoring the living, breathing, occasionally flesh-ravaging creatures that once roamed their land.

Getting these projects done required a lot of Washingtons.

10 Projects Funded by the U.S. Government

From initiatives to preserve American culture to things that change how we get around and communicate.

10 Facts About Anne Frank’s ‘The Diary of a Young Girl’

In 1947, the seemingly everyday, innocent thoughts of a teen girl were published. But they weren’t so everyday: they were the thoughts of Anne Frank.

Your old soccer balls might still be fine, though.

7 Things You Really Shouldn’t Store in Plastic Bins

Plastic bins aren’t great for storing everything. Discover what items you definitely shouldn’t put in plastic bins, like certain fabrics, old photos, and more.

15 Toothsome Facts About the Megalodon Shark

The megalodon was the largest shark to ever live, but luckily for us, it’s definitely extinct.

Golden retrievers have a very family-friendly reputation.

12 Dog Breeds That Are Good with Kids

Labrador retrievers, golden retrievers, and poodles are just a few of the dog breeds with family-friendly reputations.

11 Things You Might Not Have Known About ‘Gymkata’

‘Gymkata’ was a flop when it hit theaters in 1985—but today, the so-bad-it’s-good film has a cult following. Here’s what you should know.

11 Awesome Animal Kingdom Moms

From carrying their young for years to feeding their babies poop, some animal moms just go above and beyond.

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