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Sadly, Mickey Mouse failed to realize short pants were not allowed in the restaurant and was asked to leave.

Goofy Gastronomy: Disney World Is Now Home to Its First Michelin-Starred Restaurant

The $295-per-plate dining experience includes seven courses but no costumed characters.

Castilian vs. Latin American Spanish: 12 Words You Don’t Want to Confuse

‘Coger’ and the other terms on this list mean something very different in Spain than they do in other hispanophone countries.

Researchers linked stair climbing to better heart health.

Want to Live Longer? Taking the Stairs (and Skipping the Elevator) May Help

For better heart health—and even a longer lifespan—new research suggests one doing simple and accessible exercise regularly: Taking the stairs.

D-Day: The scene of the Allied invasion on the Normandy beaches in June 1944.

13 Memorable Facts About D-Day

The Allied forces’ Normandy landings on June 6, 1944—an event better known as D-Day—became a pivotal moment in World War II .

Rawfords Mill near Huddersfield, Yorkshire, was a target of the Luddite movement.

The Luddite Movement’s Bloody Origins

The original Luddites were workers whose jobs were threatened by new technology—and who fought back.

The Most Common Last Name in Every Country, Mapped

The names were put into one of six different categories: ancestral, occupational, geographical, toponymic (or place name), personal characteristics, and patronage.

A 4000-year-old dog walks into a 4000-year-old bar ... / AevanStock, Master1307, and saoirse2013, via Shutterstock

9 of the World’s Oldest Jokes and Brainteasers

The oldest joke in recorded history is a fart joke that dates all the way back to 1900 BCE.

Mary and her little lamb, Humpty Dumpty mid-fall, and Little Jack Horner.

10 Interpretations of Popular Nursery Rhymes

You’ve probably grown up your entire life without putting much thought into the nursery rhymes drilled into your head. But there are tales behind each of them—some pretty dark.

Picasso Painting Breaks Auction Record At Christie's In New York

15 Things You Might Not Know About Pablo Picasso’s ‘Women of Algiers’

‘Les Femmes d’Alger’ (‘Women of Algiers’) isn’t a single artwork, but a series of 15 paintings—though one is more famous than the others.

A Leaked Script for ‘Seinfeld’ That Was Too Disturbing to Air Has Surfaced—and It’s Pretty Dark

The 1990 script features Elaine buying a gun and making JFK assassination jokes.

Red foxes in particular are very adaptable carnivores.

What Do Foxes Eat?

Uncover the unique culinary preferences of foxes, including the differences in what rural vs. urban foxes eat and how red foxes fit into the equation.

We invented jewelry (such as this ancient Egyptian beaded necklace) before we invented the wheel.

11 Inventions That Came Before the Wheel

In the scope of human history, the wheel is actually a rather young creation. Beer, clothing, and jewelry are much older.

It can be tough to describe something most people have never seen.

Quiz: Can You Guess the Animal Based on an Early Description?

These descriptions are as wild as they animals they talk about. Can you figure out which creatures they refer to?

‘Burned’ vs. ‘Burnt’: What’s the Difference?

‘Burnt’ and ‘burned’ are both acceptable, but they serve different purposes (at least, they do in American English).

What’s the Kennection? #112

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

Military Slang Terms: 11 Examples, Explained

The close quarters of those serving together in war is a perfect Petri dish for slang. From ‘FUBAR’ to ‘fobbit,’ here are some military slang terms you should know (plus, why the military uses so many acronyms, anyway).

(L to R) Jerry Seinfeld, Adrian Martinez, Jack McBrayer, Thomas Lennon, Bobby Moynihan, and James Marsden in 'Unfrosted.'

Post vs. Post: The Real-Life Breakfast Betrayal Behind ‘Unfrosted,’ Netflix’s Pop-Tarts Movie

In the 1960s, Post and Kellogg's were in a race to bring toasted pastries to the masses. Their inspiration? Dog food.

What Is Ed Balls Day?

A simple mistake on social media has turned into an internet event celebrated around the world for more than a decade.

Richard Gadd writes and stars in 'Baby Reindeer' (2024).

Is ‘Baby Reindeer’ Based On A True Story?

'Baby Reindeer' is the shocking new Netflix series everyone is talking about. But is any of it real?

Carl isn't his father—but someone else in the film might be.

Who Is Russell’s Dad in ‘Up’? This Fan Theory Might Have Figured It Out

Was Russell’s dad actually in Pixar’s “Up” all along? This interesting fan theory says yes.

Some colleges have a door-mostly-closed policy.

The 25 Hardest Schools to Get Into in 2024

These universities are among the toughest to enroll in. One has an acceptance rate of just 1 percent.

Wetness is a battle between cohesive and adhesive forces.

Is Water Wet? The Answer is Surprisingly Elusive

It depends on the properties of water, the definition of wetness, and whether you can trust when your senses inform you if something is wet or not.

Millions of Millennials Are Moving Back Home With Their Parents—Here's Why

Money is the main reason so many Millennials are moving back home. But it isn't the only one.

LEGOs could help you build a great nest egg.

14 of the Most Valuable LEGO Sets You Might Have at Home

Some of the most valuable LEGO sets recreate scenes from franchises like Star Wars and Harry Potter—and can earn owners some serious cash.

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