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Trader Joe’s reclaims the top spot in Axios’s ranking of America’s most reputable companies, narrowly beating out Patagonia and Microsoft.

Grievances from the days of yore.

We give you an obscure word with four definitions—one correct, three made up. Can you identify the correct one?

This scene probably wouldn’t be enough to claim ownership of the moon in space court.

The question of who has a claim to the moon and its resources is less a speculative fiction subject and more one for lawyers. Specifically, space lawyers.

Jon Voight, Lee Marvin, and Charlton Heston.

From the Hollywood heavyweight that director Steven Spielberg turned down to the actor who said no so he could go fishing for real.

The little pinprick spots on apples, pears, and potatoes are called lenticels, and they’re very important.

This Carnarvon flapjack octopus is tiny, but it can withstand intense pressure thousands of feet underwater.

The Carnarvon flapjack octopus flattens its body like a pancake and uses its Dumbo-like fins to swim.

Discover some of history's most hilarious—and unforgettable—controversies that were caused by farts, including regime changes in Ancient Egypt and more.

This insect was found for the first time since 1980.

A rare grasshopper once believed to be extinct has been spotted for the first time since 1980—but habitat loss may threaten its future.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.’

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.

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.

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.’

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.

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

Trader Joe’s Is Officially the Most Trustworthy Brand in America

8 Complaints About the Prom From 70 Years Ago

Definition Detective Quiz #39

Does Anyone Own the Moon?

8 Actors Who Could Have Starred in ‘Jaws’

What Are Those Tiny Spots on Apples?

New Flapjack Octopus Species With ‘Dumbo’ Fins Discovered Off Australia

7 Explosive Fart Controversies

‘Extinct’ Monte Gordo Grasshopper Spotted on African Island for First Time in 45 Years

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

Tune Twist Quiz #43

How Did Root Beer Get Its Name?

15 Big Facts About the Great Barrier Reef

The 5 Busiest Hiking Trails in the U.S

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

Science Confirms That Summer Heat Makes Us Grumpy

5 of the Worst Fathers In the Animal Kingdom

Quiz: Was This Object Left on the Moon?

What’s Really Inside a Hot Dog?

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

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

6 Ways to Clean Your Ears Without Cotton Swabs

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

What’s the Kennection? #168