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13 Odd and Obsolete Occupations

History is full of jobs that are no longer needed due to technology, cultural advances, and everything in between.

Chalkboards have given way to dry-erase boards and smart boards.

11 Things We No Longer See In Schools

From book straps to dunce caps, these obsolete items may make you feel really young … or really old.

10 Things You Might Not Know About Ronald Reagan

President Ronald Reagan served from 1981-1989 and is remembered for his Reaganomics policies, the war on drugs, and other political endeavors. He also ate a lot of jelly beans.

A portrait of the scientists who found and examined the Piltdown Man skull (accompanied by a picture of Charles Darwin on the wall).

10 Famous Archaeological Hoaxes

From forged artworks to fake mummies and even fraudulent orangutan bones, archaeological hoaxes fool scientists and stir the public’s imagination—until the culprits are forced to come clean.

Some tables are impossible to snag without the right connections.

8 of the Hardest Restaurants to Get Into In the U.S.

Contacting the restaurant a few months (or a year) out, calling relentlessly, or stopping by in case of no-shows might do the trick.

A tornado south of Cheyenne, Oklahoma, touched down on April 15, 2012.

10 of the Most Terrifying Tornadoes in History

Tornadoes can (and do) happen anywhere. Here are 10 of the most terrible twisters to ever take a turn on Earth.

How to Keep Your Cat Off the Counter

Letting your cat walk across the counter can be pretty gross. We had a cat expert offer some advice on how to nip that habit in the bud.

In Japanese, ‘ringo’ means both “apple” and “apples.”

5 Ways Nouns Change in Different Languages

Across the world’s languages, nouns are surprisingly chameleonic creatures, shape-shifting and category-hopping in ways that can make your head spin.

A health care worker prepares to deliver an mpox vaccine during the 2022 outbreak.

8 Times the World Health Organization Declared a Public Health Emergency (Including for Mpox)

All of the WHO's declarations of emergency since 2007 have been for viral diseases, including the most recent one for mpox.

There's definitely some learning going on in there.

The 30 Best Community Colleges in the U.S.

This ranking of America’s best community colleges considers everything from tuition rates to postgrad salaries.

20 Old Words for Ignorant People

Here are a few words for ignorant people you might want to add to your lexicon, from ‘wantwit’ to ‘dorkmunder’ to ‘ninnyhammer.’

Two-factor authentication can also be a good security tool to have in your arsenal.

11 Smart Ways to Protect Against Identity Theft

Here’s everything you need to know about spotting the risks of identity theft and safeguarding your most valuable personal information.

The ruins of the Maya settlement Palenque in Mexico.

5 Civilizations Destroyed by Climate Change

The changing climate did not bode well for Khmer Empire, the Maya Civilization, and more ancient cultures.

Amsterdam is a very walking-friendly destination.

The World’s 15 Most Walking-Friendly Cities

Want to make sure you get your steps in? It helps to live in a fairly flat place.

Nick Frost and Simon Pegg in 'Shaun of the Dead' (2004).

12 Killer Facts About ‘Shaun of the Dead’

Edgar Wright's horror-comedy 'Shaun of the Dead' has become a cult classic over the years, and in honor of its 20th anniversary, it’s even coming back to theaters.

10 Fast Facts About ‘Drive’

Nicolas Winding Refn, who directed, doesn’t even have his driver’s license—and nine other things you need to know about this Ryan Gosling film.

A scanning electron micrograph of ‘Mycobacterium tuberculosis’ particles (colorized red), the bacterium that causes TB.

6 of the World’s Oldest Diseases

Ailments as diverse as tooth decay and malaria have caused suffering for thousands, even millions, of years—and they’re not done with us yet.

This puppy is lucky to live in Scottsdale, Arizona.

The 10 Most (and Least) Pet-Friendly Cities

Want to live in a really pet-friendly city? Head to Tucson, Arizona.

20 Albums Turning 50 in 2024

Everything from ‘Jolene’ to ‘Waterloo’ is hitting the big 5-0 in 2024. Give ’em a spin.

Not the kind of nightly visitor you look forward to.

10 Surprising Facts About ‘The Babadook’

If it’s in a word or in a look, there’s no escaping the impact that this elevated horror film by Jennifer Kent had when it hit theaters in 2014.

Olympic sports like volleyball have their own delicious slang.

20 Colorful Slang Terms from Olympic Sports

Here are 20 fun bits of Olympics slang, from diving’s ‘bingo’ to gymnastics’ ‘twisties.’

One-term presidents exited office for not-always-voluntary reasons.

All 28 Presidents Who Served One Term, More or Less

A surprisingly high number of U.S. presidents has left office—by choice or for a less voluntary reason—after serving only one term.

10 of the Wildest ‘House of the Dragon’ Fan Theories We Know (So Far)

Discover some of the most fascinating fan theories for season 3 and beyond of Max’s hit fantasy series, ‘House of the Dragon.’

In Korean, ‘chikin’ means something pretty specific—and it’s not exactly what you think.

14 Konglish Words That Aren’t What They Seem

Korean is full of pseudo-anglicisms, colloquially called “Konglish.” Can you guess what the words that sound like ‘meeting’ or ‘skin’ refer to?

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