11 Royal Code Names
When she was trying to fly under the radar, Queen Elizabeth II went by the name ‘Sharon.’
When she was trying to fly under the radar, Queen Elizabeth II went by the name ‘Sharon.’
A nude swimmer and a phallic-looking fish nearly sunk one of the most recognizable book covers of modern times.
Wondering what to buy in June? You can save on Father's Day gifts like power tools and ties, plus shop discounts at Victoria's Secret and other major retailers.
Not looking a gift horse in the mouth means being thankful for a gift, even if you secretly wished for something better—and it originated long before the invention of cars.
Once a beacon for cost-conscious consumers, McDonald’s has doubled their prices since 2014.
These iconic brands were almost called something else entirely. Can you figure out what it was?
Set in a real-life cafe overlooking the Seine, the painting captures a joyous moment among friends—but the history around this iconic Impressionist work makes it all the richer.
Unlike the CGI-heavy movies of today, Mr. Stay Puft is all practical effects.
There’s actually a simple reason why TSA protocol depends on the airport.
All five answers to the questions below have something in common. Can you figure it out?
These flicks are guaranteed to rattle your nerves—and are all just a click away on Netflix.
During the Revolutionary War, George Washington approved a plan to kidnap Prince William Henry, a son of King George III.
American dog ticks, blacklegged ticks, and Lone Star ticks can all spread devastating diseases. Here's a map of where these ticks live.
How Living Colour fought their way to the top of the charts—and is still going strong.
Delta Air Lines consistently ranked toward the top. Here's how other popular North American airlines fared, too.
What happened during George Mallory's fatal Everest ascent is one of mountaineering's greatest mysteries. Here's what we know.
Despite its underwhelming box office reception, Disney's ‘The Hunchback of Notre Dame’ has found a loyal fan base.
The hyper-violent arcade smash of 1992 was too bloody even for Congress.
The hurricane season officially runs from June 1 through November 30 each year. Here’s what you need to know about these destructive storms.
In his famous 1858 speech, Abraham Lincoln warned that only civil war would resolve the issue of slavery in the U.S. He wasn’t wrong.
The best hit man movies expand beyond the simple idea of murder-for-hire stories.
Here's how the hamburger came by its misleading name.
There are several precautions you can take to keep ticks at bay this summer.
In 1984, a succession of breakdancing-themed movies did battle at the box office.