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See if you can decipher this twisted tune.

Can you figure out what the song is, or which musical it came from?

‘Why, yes, I am from Long Island! How did you know?’

Can a Boston dog bahk?

Los Angeles Red Carpet event for CBS’s ‘Survivor.’

From its humble origins to its use of body doubles to the person who nearly got Jeff Probst’s job as host, here’s what you need to know about ‘Survivor,’ which turns 25 this year.

When the conclave of cardinals have elected a new pope, white smoke is emitted from the chapel chimney.

When Catholic cardinals meet to pick a new pope in a papal conclave, they have signaled their progress by sending colored smoke up the chapel chimney.

Odd cartographic creations like ‘Fool’s Cap Map of the World,’ ‘Leo Belgicus,’ and ‘The Porcineograph’ make the classic Mercator Projection look outright dull.

Looking for a summer snack? Here‘s a vegan twist on ceviche with hearts of palm, courtesy of the Institute of Culinary Education.

Looking for inspiration? Discover the rarest baby names in the United States according to Go Au Pair, from Arizona’s Noname to Maine’s Winner.

Figure out which of these tasty treats have left Earth to become astronaut appetizers or meals.

Henry de la Poer Beresford, the 3rd Marquis of Waterford, had a little something to do with it. Or did he?

HBO Max’s hit adaptation of the video game is back for its second season. Here‘s what you need to know, from who could have played Ellie and Joel to how the show brought the infected to life to what to expect in season 2. Warning: Spoilers ahead!

You'll have a megawatt smile in no time.

Discover the best time to brush, floss, and rinse with mouthwash, according to these dental health experts.

Sculptor and architect Maya Lin is best known for her design of the Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial in Washington, D.C., but modern viewers may not know about her rise to prominence and the subsequent controversy.

Whether you're Catholic or not, it's hard to argue with the claim that St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome is an amazing feat of architecture and art.

It's a 'red' lobster dinner for a reason.

Lobsters don’t come out of the sea looking bright red—that only happens after you boil them. Find out more about why it happens here.

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

From Scar’s sinister charm to Oogie Boogie’s creepy charisma, Google Trends reveals the most-searched Disney villains in each U.S. state.

They had a date with fate—and Hollywood history.

You probably know that no one says “Play it again, Sam.” But there are probably a lot of other facts about this Hollywood classic that you might not know about.

Office-related buzzwords aren‘t helpful. They‘re just annoying.

Tired of corporate lingo? You‘re not alone. A new report breaks down which office phrases Americans wish would disappear for good.

Spirit is considered the best U.S. airline, according to WalletHub.

WalletHub compared 11 U.S. airlines using 14 metrics—from cancellations to in-flight comfort—to reveal the best options for travelers.

The road through the Guyanese jungle leading to the Jonestown compound.

Congressman Leo Ryan went to Guyana in 1978 to investigate reports of American cult leader Jim Jones holding hundreds of his followers captive. Ryan didn't make it out of Jonestown alive.

Depending on who you ask, it might be time to toss this part out of weddings, too.

Though the origins of the garter toss tradition are strongly debated, there’s one thing most folks can agree with: it might be time for this controversial wedding ritual to get the heave-ho.