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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.

Olive Garden‘s Never Ending Pasta Bowl Is Back at Its Pre-Inflation Price

Olive Garden's Never Ending Pasta Bowl has finally returned—for a limited time.

What It’s Like at the Real-Life ‘Gates of Hell’ in Turkmenistan

Watch an explorer share what it's like to descend into the Darvaza Gas Crater, also known as the “Gates of Hell.”

The Long, Strange History of the Word ‘Weird’

Where did this bizarre word come from, and how has it changed over the centuries?

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.

Can You Guess the Famous Author Based on Their Weird Nickname?

Even distinguished novelists have had to endure bizarre monikers.

Keep a look out for the origins of this weird phrase.

Where Does the Expression ‘Keep Your Eyes Peeled’ Come From?

Popular theories involve pirates—and police.

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.

What‘s the Kennection? #128

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

The show shot its cast—including Courteney Cox, Jennifer Aniston, David Schwimmer, Lisa Kudrow, Matthew Perry, and Matt LeBlanc—to mega-stardom.

40 Surprising Facts About ‘Friends’

In honor of its 30th anniversary, discover even more fun facts about NBC’s hit sitcom, ‘Friends,’ which helped turn its cast—including Jennifer Aniston, Matthew Perry, and Courteney Cox—into household names.

Here’s What the Inside of a Tornado Looks Like

Filming the inside of a tornado is tricky for obvious reasons.

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.

Dogs give plenty of love and deserve clean collars.

How to Wash Your Dog’s Collar

Is there a weird smell coming from your dog even after you bathed it? It might be time to wash its collar.

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.

Asteroid That Wiped Out Dinosaurs Likely Came From the Outer Solar System

Chemical signatures from the Chicxulub asteroid’s impact—which caused a mass extinction on Earth 66 million years ago—match those of carbonaceous meteorites formed beyond Jupiter.

May want to think twice about drinking straight from the faucet, too.

Why Does My Tap Water Taste So Funny?

Depending on how weird your home’s tap water tastes, it could be due to the pipes or an old water heater, or be a problem with the water itself.

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.’

Now is a great time to crave some old Taco Bell favorites.

Taco Bell Is Bringing Back Discontinued Items for a Limited Time

Taco Bell has returned five favorites to menus in select locations, and they're all under $3.

Why You Shouldn't Stop Your Dog From Sniffing on Walks

Dogs need to sniff around to understand their environment.

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.

Thought microwave heat would be enough to kill all forms of bacteria? Think again.

Your Microwave Is Covered With Bacteria—Here’s What to Do About It

Microwaves can harbor radiation-resistant bacteria, according to a new study published in 'Frontiers in Microbiology.' Fortunately, these microwave cleaning hacks can help.

‘Ooga Chaka’: How Dancing ‘Baby Cha’ (Briefly) Took Over the ’90s

The boogying baby animation from ‘Ally McBeal’ was one of the internet's first viral memes, and was alternately charming and horrifying.

Heather O'Rourke in a scene from “Poltergeist” (1982)

It’s Heeeere: The House From ‘Poltergeist’ Is Up for Sale for the First Time Since 1979

The Simi Valley residence was the site of the Freeling family's close encounter with malevolent spirits.

A replica of Paleolithic cave drawings of deer, horses, and aurochs, dating to 15,000 BCE, from Lascaux cave in France.

7 Misconceptions About the Stone Age

The Stone Age timeline encompasses a huge chunk of prehistory—and life wasn’t only about hunting and gathering.

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