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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?

Richard Nixon resigned the presidency on August 8, 1974, as a result of his involvement in the Watergate scandal.

10 Deep Facts About the Watergate Scandal

Fifty years ago today, President Richard Nixon resigned as a consequence of his role in the Watergate break-in and cover-up.

Hugh Jackman, Chris Evans, and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson have all received the honor.

8 Things You Might Not Know About ‘People’ Magazine’s ‘Sexiest Man Alive’ Honor

Here’s the origin story of how a pull quote from 1985 became an annual event for the magazine.

What leaf-peeper doesn't love gorgeous, golden aspens?

9 of the Best Trees for Spectacular Fall Foliage

Trees like aspens, sugar maples, and black gums are known for their vibrant fall foliage.

These languages have disappeared—but some of them are making a comeback.

11 Extinct, Dead, and Dormant U.S. Languages

Not all languages stick around forever. Some of these 11 tongues are extinct, some are dead or dormant, and some are finding new life.

Walter Matthau in a scene from 'The Taking of Pelham One Two Three' (1974).

12 Thrilling Facts About ‘The Taking of Pelham One Two Three’

Make a list of the greatest movies ever set in New York City, and it should include ‘The Taking of Pelham One Two Three.’ Discover more facts about the 1974 crime drama here, including how producers got the MTA to let them use real subway trains.

Countries were ranked by the average number of hours a person worked, not how many meetings they had to attend.

The 34 Hardest-Working Countries, Ranked

Americans tend to work more and longer days than many of their industrialized counterparts, yet eight countries work harder than the U.S.

‘Twilight’ made Stephenie Meyer a killing.

The 10 Authors With the Highest-Grossing Movie Adaptations

It pays to have a vivid imagination.

10 Entertaining Movie-Related Guinness World Records

From the most commonly used movie title to the most reused prop.

14 Gaffes That Tanked Presidential Bids

Howard Dean, Gary Hart, Richard Nixon, Rick Perry, and more made some pretty big mistakes during their presidential campaigns.

Richard Nixon flashes his trademark “victory” sign.

10 Surprising Facts About Richard Nixon

Although the Watergate scandal tends to overshadow much of his legacy, Richard Nixon almost forced a mistrial for Charles Manson.

The words ‘galaxy’ and ‘lactose’ have a surprising connection.

Linguistic Siblings: 14 Pairs of Words With Surprisingly Shared Etymologies

The connections between words aren’t always as straightforward as the link between ‘run’ and ‘runner’; often, figuring them out requires the subtle unraveling of linguistic evolution, the kind of detective work that makes etymology so fascinating.

The World’s 15 Best College Cities

Ithaca, New York, has a lot of offer college students. As do Amsterdam, Netherlands and Edinburgh, Scotland.

The 25 States Most Likely to Lose Power This Summer

Discover which U.S. states have an elevated risk of losing power this summer, plus how to prepare for a power outage ahead of time.

Rob Pilatus and Fab Morvan of Milli Vanilli.

10 Hit Songs That Weren’t What They Seemed

From Milli Vanilli’s “Girl, You Know It’s True” to Technotronic’s “Pump Up the Jam,” these songs all made it to the Billboard Hot 100—and they all had something to hide.

8 Fascinating Facts About James Baldwin

August 2, 2024 makes the 100th anniversary of James Baldwin’s birth. Here’s what you should know about the ‘Tell It on the Mountain’ and ‘Giovanni’s Room’ author.

Ruby slippers from ‘The Wizard of Oz’ are among the most famous objects in the Smithsonian collections.

11 Fascinating Facts About the Smithsonian’s Collections

The museum’s benefactor eventually became part of its collection.

20 of the Best Movies on Tubi Right Now

Whether you’re in the mood for a Hollywood classic or a post-apocalyptic action-adventure epic, Tubi has something for everyone.

Get ready to see some serious seasonal color.

11 of the Best Leaf-Peeping Destinations in the U.S.

New England's fall foliage is legendary, and for good reason. But Texas, Oregon, and Minnesota have lovely locales for leaf-peeping, too.

8 Misconceptions About Africa

Stereotypes about the diverse continent abound.

Irish wolfhound and puppy at Crufts 2024 dog show

9 Dog Breeds at Risk of Disappearing

When dog breeds fall out of fashion, they risk disappearing all together.

‘Double Love,’ the first book in the Sweet Valley High series.

13 Things You Might Not Know About the Sweet Valley High Books

Long before Harry Potter turned young adult literature into a publishing phenomenon, there was ‘Sweet Valley High.’

One Misconception About 64 Different Animals

Let’s debunk a few dozen popular myths about familiar animals, including squeamish elephants, laugh-loving hyenas, and sweaty pigs.

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22 Mighty Facts About ‘Mighty Morphin Power Rangers’

For three years in the mid-1990s, kids across the country tuned in six days a week to watch five teenagers from Angel Grove transform into superheroes.

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