45 Weird Laws Still on the Books
You go about your day trying to be a good citizen. Little did you know that your bingo game can't last more than five hours.
You go about your day trying to be a good citizen. Little did you know that your bingo game can't last more than five hours.
English might be Scotland’s official language, but the country also has distinct dialects and regional nuances. And understanding Scottish slang? That’s a whole other ballgame.
With their massive tails and iridescent colors, peacocks have long fascinated their human observers—and we’re still learning their secrets.
From Ring video doorbells to full home systems, these are the best home security products out now that pros recommend.
Next time you need to win an argument, try dropping one of these old-fashioned English insults.
Why compare apples to oranges when you can compare them to oysters, instead?
One of the most celebrated authors in history never saw a book published under her own name.
Researchers thought the site of the 1986 Chernobyl disaster was unable to support life. But a bunch of wolves, deer, wild boars, bears, and foxes disagreed.
LeBron James has been a basketball superstar for most of this century, but it was two football coaches who changed his life.
Through the years, we've had to bid adieu to a long line of good Girl Scout cookies.
The biggest tsunami ever recorded reached 1720 feet high—which is taller than the Willis Tower in Chicago.
Legendary boxer Muhammad Ali once saved a man's life, fought tooth decay, and tussled with an NHL enforcer.
How long is a day on Mars? What about a year on Venus? The answers will probably mess with your sense of time.
What jobs do people fantasize about having? Think travel, medicine, and ... being a DJ.
Some corners of the Earth remain essentially uncharted by Westerners. Here are a few of the most intriguing.
Some Black suffragists may not be as well known as their white counterparts in the movement, but they made an indelible impact on history.
The prizefighter challenged racist attitudes in boxing at the turn of the 20th century both in and out of the ring.
Expand your vocabulary, as well as your Yule-hole, with these delectable words suitable for true gourmands.
The oldest stores in the world have been in business for hundreds, and sometimes thousands, of years.
From daytime soap operas to late-night comedy programs, these are the longest-running TV shows in entertainment history.
The stories behind these phrase origins are amazing. Too bad they’re not true—and too bad they’re often repeated as fact. Here’s the real scoop behind the expressions.
The first collection of Holmes stories was unwelcome in the Soviet Union, which banned it for 'occultism.'
Stocking up on chow for a potential emergency? If want food that will last for the long haul, reach for one of these endurance champs.
Love it or hate it, daylight saving time means you have to reset your clocks twice a year and either gain or lose an hour of sleep.