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Arguably the grossest things in your kitchen.

Yes, You Should Be Cleaning Your Kitchen Sponges—Here’s How

Your kitchen sponges are grosser than you could possibly imagine, but here are some of the easiest ways to clean and disinfect them.

Tune Twist Quiz #5

Can you figure out what the song is, or who performed it?

A three-day weekend makes bidding farewell to summer a little easier.

Why Is Labor Day Always Celebrated on a Monday?

Like Memorial Day and Presidents Day, Labor Day falls on a Monday each year. To understand how the federal holiday came to be, you need a brief history lesson in labor politics.

Watermelon is packed with vitamin A, B-6, and C and makes a tasty snack for your dog.

20 Fruits and Vegetables Dogs Can and Can't Eat

Strawberries, zucchini, carrots, and cucumbers are all safe for dogs to eat.

The newly-discovered diamond weighs about a pound.

World’s Second-Largest Diamond Uncovered in Botswana

The impressive gemstone comes in at 2492 carats.

Was King George IV the real “Georgie Porgie”?

‘Georgie Porgie’: The Royal Origins of the British Nursery Rhyme 

“Georgie Porgie, pudding and pie / Kissed the girls and made them cry.”

The “right to disconnect” law can possibly lessen stress in employees.

Australia Passes Law Protecting Workers’ Right to Log Off at the End of the Day

Australia is making changes to ensure employees are truly “off” from work during off hours.

Olduvai Gorge in Tanzania, the site of humankind's earliest ancestors.

8 Facts about Olduvai Gorge, the “Cradle of Mankind”

The gorge in northern Tanzania has yielded many of the oldest fossils of humankind, shedding new light on our ancient ancestors.

The Wilhelm Scream has appeared in hundreds of movies.

Listen to the Original Recording Session That Gave Us the ‘Wilhelm Scream’

A man pretending to be eaten by an alligator made movie history.

Airplanes at Newark Liberty International Airport in Newark, New Jersey.

The 10 Airports With the Most TSA Complaints

UpgradedPoints analyzed how often travelers complained about issues regarding TSA PreCheck, the mishandling of luggage, and more at the most popular airports in the United States.

Quiz: Which Original Beanie Baby Are You?

See which ’90s Beanie best fits your personality.

Why Does My Eyelid Sometimes Twitch?

Caffeine is just one of the things that may be to blame for the irritating spasms.

10 Books Turning 50 in 2024

Whether they’re iconic horror novels or classic kids’ lit, these books still resonate five decades after they first hit shelves.

What’s the Kennection? #129

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

Get ready to dodge shells, bananas, and other players with these adorable Mario Kart sets

LEGO’s New Mario Kart Series Brings the Classic Game to Life

Mario Kart is getting the LEGO treatment—finally.

This Simple Hack Makes Putting a Cover on a Duvet Almost Fun

Learn this sushi-inspired method for putting a cover on a duvet and avoid future frustration.

10 Fascinating Facts About Arundhati Roy’s ‘The God of Small Things’

Arundhati Roy’s 1997 novel was a groundbreaking bestseller that solidified her as an important voice on the global stage. Here’s what you should know.

Dance marathons and walkathons were all the rage in the 1920s and 1930s.

Death, Desperation, and Dollars: The Walkathon Craze of the 1920s and ’30s

In the 1930s, millions of Americans were glued to the first reality show: walking contests where you didn’t stop until you dropped.

The World's Most Expensive Coffee Costs $284 Per Ounce

Prepare to shell out for a cup of Elida Geisha Natural Torre.

How to Give Your Cat a Bath

A certified cat trainer provides expert tips on how to make the experience less stressful for both you and your pet.

Apple pie is a classic fall treat for Americans.

How Did Apple Pie Become an Iconic American Dessert?

The phrase “American as apple pie“ leaves out the dish’s complicated history as an English dessert made of fruit that originated in Asia.

Which weird record occurred in your state?

The Weirdest Guinness World Records Set in Each U.S. State (and Washington, D.C.)

Every U.S. state’s strangest Guinness World Record, from gargantuan salad fodder in Alaska to Wyoming’s longest beard chain.

Make a pollinator’s life easier by providing it a place to stay.

How to Make a Bee Hotel in Your Yard

The solitary bee population is declining—here’s what you can do to help.

The underwriting room at Lloyd's of London circa 1960.

Legs, Noses, and the Loch Ness Monster: 8 Bizarre Lloyd’s of London Insurance Policies

The vaunted UK insurance marketplace will cover just about anything. Even a single grain of rice.

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