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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?

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

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

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

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

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

Raw chicken breasts often sport white stripes.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

People now have the privilege of seeing Uluru and Kata Tjuta after the sun goes down.

The new overnight guided tour through Uluru-Kata Tjuta is filled with nature, history, and culture.

NASA’s iconic image of Pluto, showing its heart-like pattern, captured by the New Horizons flyby in 2015.

The dwarf planet sports steep mountains, smooth young surfaces, ice dunes, and a stunning blue atmosphere.

This TikTok-popular trend is more dangerous than people may realize, according to a new scientific review.

This map of average driving speeds shows which motorists are zooming down the highway and which are stuck in traffic.

From the Tibetan Mastiff to the Japanese Chin, many popular dog breeds have highly-specialized origins.

The riddle below dates back to 1875—can you figure it out?

Covering the potatoes can help prevent a potentially dangerous toxin from forming.

Although a number of professional wrestlers have transcended the squared circle to become worldwide stars, few have captivated the public quite like André the Giant.

Find out which states prefer a good laugh and which prefer high-stakes drama.

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

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

The Most Commonly Misspelled Word in Each State

This Genetically-Engineered Spider Shoots Red Fluorescent Silk

What Those White Stripes on Chicken Breasts Mean for Your Health

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

Why Is Memorial Day Always on a Monday?

Penguin Poop: The Latest Tool to Fight Climate Change

26 Incisive Facts About ‘Jaws’

The Right Way to Clean Your Baseboards

Travelers Can Spend the Night Near Uluru in Australia for the First Time Ever

7 Surprising Facts About Pluto

You Probably Shouldn't Be Mouth Taping While You Sleep

The Fastest Drivers in America By State, Mapped

8 Dogs Bred for Oddly Specific Purposes

Quiz: Can You Solve This Old-Timey Riddle? #39

Why Do Grocery Stores Cover Potatoes at Night?

36 Larger-Than-Life Facts About André the Giant

The Most Popular TV Genre in Each State