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Why Don't You See Great White Sharks in Aquariums?

While they’re ubiquitous in pop culture, there’s one place where you won’t find great white sharks, and that’s behind glass.

See if you can decipher this twisted tune.

Tune Twist Quiz #43

It’s time to play Tune Twist, where we translate the lyrics of popular songs into multiple languages and then back into English. Can you figure out what the song is, or who performed it?

Despite the name, it’s completely alcohol-free.

How Did Root Beer Get Its Name?

This classic American soda started as a brewed tea made from a potentially toxic plant.

An aerial view of the Great Barrier Reef near Queensland, Australia.

15 Big Facts About the Great Barrier Reef

Australia’s biggest natural wonder is a huge draw for tourists and fish alike. Here’s everything you need to know about the world’s most famous reef.

Hiking can be a refreshing change of pace from a busy lifestyle.

The 5 Busiest Hiking Trails in the U.S

Consider avoiding these trails if you like to hike but hate the crowds.

The Best Way to Wipe Your Butt, According to the Experts

There’s a right and a wrong way to wipe your butt after all. But with these expert-approved tips, you’ll be sitting pretty in more ways than one.

Science Confirms That Summer Heat Makes Us Grumpy

Scientists say feeling too warm can make people less likely to cooperate with or help others.

5 of the Worst Fathers In the Animal Kingdom

These dads won’t be getting any Father’s Day cards this June.

Quiz: Was This Object Left on the Moon?

Can you guess which pieces of space junk American astronauts left on the Moon?

You might not want to eat a hot dog after reading this.

What’s Really Inside a Hot Dog?

You’ve probably wondered what’s really inside a hot dog before. We have the answer—though we don’t recommend reading it before your next cook-out.

The cover of Jules Verne’s ‘Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea.’

9 Facts You Probably Didn’t Know About Jules Verne’s ‘Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Seas’

From its initial title to its real life inspirations to its disastrous, misconception-causing English translations.

In 1971, Grover became the star of The Monster at the End of This Book.

8 Fun Facts About ‘The Monster At the End of This Book’

Since it was published in 1971, ‘The Monster at the End of This Book’ has become an iconic entry in the kidlit canon. Here’s what you need to know about the book, which just made a cameo in HBO‘s ‘The Last of Us.’

Before you use that swab, remember—there are better ways.

6 Ways to Clean Your Ears Without Cotton Swabs

The American Academy of Otolaryngology advises against using cotton swabs to clean one’s ears. Here are six doctor-approved methods to try instead.

Rasputin, Russian mystic and ‘holy man.’

The Murder of Rasputin: The Mystery That Won’t Die

Delve into the mystery surrounding the assassination of Grigori Rasputin, and see how the circumstances of his death have taken on a life of their own.

What’s the Kennection? #168

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

Pro tip: You shouldn't toss any out the window, either.

You Should Never Leave Plastic Water Bottles in a Hot Car—Here’s Why

It might sound unlikely, but leaving plastic water bottles in a hot car might not be safe and could actually lead to a fire.

The Most Commonly Misspelled Word in Each State

Can you guess which word’s spelling your state needs to double-check?

A spider can now make red silk thanks to gene editing.

This Genetically-Engineered Spider Shoots Red Fluorescent Silk

Getting bitten by it won’t give you superpowers, as far as we know.

Raw chicken breasts often sport white stripes.

What Those White Stripes on Chicken Breasts Mean for Your Health

Thanks to modern farming practices, chicken isn't always a low-fat option.

7 Vintage Le Creuset Cookware Pieces That Could Be Worth a Lot of Money

Le Creuset cookware can last for generations if you take care of it properly. But some of the most valuable pieces could actually be worth a lot of money if you sell them.

The holiday is always a three-day weekend for a reason.

Why Is Memorial Day Always on a Monday?

Discover the real reason why Memorial Day always happens on a Monday, plus how the holiday actually does differ from Veterans Day, and more.

Penguin Poop: The Latest Tool to Fight Climate Change

Ammonia from the birds’ guano can mix with other gases and form clouds, potentially cooling Earth’s surface and preserving Antarctic ice, a new study suggests.

26 Incisive Facts About ‘Jaws’

On June 20, 1975, Steven Spielberg’s 'Jaws'—the original summer blockbuster—arrived in theaters and scared moviegoers out of the water.

Using a vacuum is one of the easiest ways to clean baseboards.

The Right Way to Clean Your Baseboards

Dirty baseboards are an eyesore. Here‘s how to properly clean them.

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