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An improved version of the game is also available on many devices.

‘The Oregon Trail’ Video Game Will Be Adapted Into a Comedy Movie

Many video games get movie adaptations, but you probably didn’t see this one coming.

A 911 Call About a Raccoon Invasion Is a Good Reminder Never to Feed Wild Animals

Where there is one hungry raccoon, there are likely dozens, as one unfortunate woman found out.

There are actually multiple versions of this iconic sticker.

A Brief but Fascinating History of the ‘I Voted’ Sticker

The origins of those ‘I Voted’ stickers you see everyone rocking on Election Day go back to the 1950s in the United States, but the design everyone recognizes most was created by Janet Boudreau in the late 1980s.

‘Phantom of the Paradise’: How Brian De Palma’s Flop Rock Opera Became A Cult Classic

The movie did not strike a chord with most audiences upon its release, but these days, it boasts some famous fans.

‘Free the McFlurry’: The McDonald’s Machines Can Now Be Fixed Quickly, Thanks to Government Ruling

It was once literally illegal to tamper with a broken McFlurry machine. Not anymore.

Some states are more obsessed with dogs and cats than others. Find out if yours is on the list.

The 10 Most Dog- and Cat-Obsessed States

Find out which states are most preoccupied with their pets.

See if you can decipher this twisted tune.

Tune Twist Quiz #14

We ran the lyrics of a hit song through multiple languages, then translated them back into English. Can you figure out what the song is, or who performed it?

Here are the differences between green onions or scallions (left) and chives (right).

Scallion vs. Chives. vs. Green Onion: What’s the Difference?

One of these things is not like the others.

15 Hilariously Terrible Reviews of Wonderful Museums

From the Philadelphia Museum of Art to the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum, no institution is safe from terrible reviews.

You may experience better sleep if you use the military method.

This Military Technique Can Help You Fall Asleep in 2 Minutes

Are you having trouble falling asleep? Try the military method that helped Navy pilots fall asleep in under 120 seconds.

Has this rat attacked any infants lately?

The 20 Rattiest Cities in the U.S.

New York rats may be the most iconic—but another U.S. city is even rattier.

Mel Wiley, the Ohio Police Chief Who May Have Authored His Own Demise

In 1985, Chief Wiley went for a swim and was never seen or heard from again. What he left behind shocked his community.

A dramatization of a fiendish cheese thief.

A Lot of Cheddar: London Thieves Make Off With $400,000 in Artisanal Cheese

A scammer posing as a supermarket buyer is now in possession of 22 tons of high-grade cheese. Profiting from it is another story.

Buying a home in these states might prove to be a long-term win.

The 3 Best States to Buy a Home in the Next 5 Years, According to Real Estate Experts

Two states are expected, but the other might surprise you.

Who Said It: Napoleon or Michael Scott?

One was a born leader lauded and reviled by underlings and historians alike. The other was Napoleon.

‘Boo’ didn’t originate as a ghostly saying.

Why Do Ghosts Say “Boo”?

If linguistics is any indicator, it would appear that everybody in the spirit realm speaks Scots English.

20 Fascinating Facts About Humphrey Bogart

No, he wasn’t the Gerber baby, but he did serve as a model for another brand of baby food—and 19 other facts you need to know about this Hollywood heavyweight.

What’s the Kennection? #138

All five answers to the questions below have something in common. Can you figure it out?

The Surprising History Behind 5 Popular Halloween Costumes

The origins of these classic costumes are probably not what you would expect.

Scurvy decimated sailors, explorers, and regular citizens for centuries before a cure for the vitamin deficiency was discovered.

Scurvy—a “Disease of the Past”—Is Making a Comeback

A case study of a man in Australia is highlighting the return of a disease associated with Elizabethan sailors and polar explorers.

Remember Google Buzz? (Don't worry, we almost didn't either.)

11 Old Social Media Platforms You Probably Forgot Existed

Still miss your old Friendster account? Discover why that and other once-popular social media platforms got discontinued here.

DNA Identifies Medieval Man Thrown Down a Well, Confirming a Norse Saga’s Tale

According to a medieval saga, the Norwegian “Well Man” might have been used as a biological weapon.

It's a chore the whole family can get in on.

Yes, You Need to Clean Your Dishwasher—Here’s How

Discover the easiest ways to clean your dishwasher, plus the spots you definitely don't want to forget about (like your dishwasher seals).

Paddington at the Los Angeles premiere of 'Paddington' (2014).

Paddington Just Got His Passport

‘Paddington in Peru’ required a prop passport, but Paddington Bear ended up with a real one.