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In the South, all sodas are called “Coke,” no matter what their actual name is.

Southern Slang: 11 Words and Phrases You Hear in the South, Explained

Here’s a rundown of some Southern slang terms that might be beneficial to keep in mind the next time you’re visiting.

Do you know where your copy is these days?

When American Girl’s ‘The Care & Keeping of You’ Taught a Generation How to Grow Up

‘The Care & Keeping of You’ paved the way for countless puberty books to come.

12 Surprising Facts About Manatees

Manatees are aquatic animals that live in coastal waters in several places throughout the world.

Before you start pranking, read up on where April Fools’ Day might have come from.

The Hazy Origins of April Fools’ Day

The origins of April Fools’ Day have long been caught up in myths and legends involving everything from mackerels to calendar switches.

Map showing the path of the 2024 total solar eclipse.

NASA's Interactive Eclipse Map Tells You Where and When to Get the Best View

If you want to experience the solar eclipse on April 8, this interactive tool has everything you need to know.

10 of the Biggest Earthquakes in History

From a surprise temblor in the Mississippi Valley to colossal ruptures and tsunamis around the Pacific Ring of Fire, these are some of the biggest earthquakes in modern times.

Pigs vs. Hogs: What’s the Difference?

Though they’re technically the same animal, there’s an important difference between pigs and hogs. Boars are a different story altogether.

Is Mr. Bean An Alien? One Popular Fan Theory Says Yes

More than 30 years after the world was first introduced to Mr. Bean, some fans are wondering if they know this delightful oddball at all.

11 Amazing Things Invented by Kids

The 5-year-old who created transforming toy trucks was the youngest person to hold a patent.

How Did the White Picket Fence Become a Symbol of the American Dream?

The white picket fence has become a cliché for suburbia. Blame archers.

6 Misconceptions About Sex

Blue balls? Broken hymens? Popping your cherry? We’re covering all the topics you’ve always wondered about but were too embarrassed to ask.

15 Facts About ‘Twister’ That Don't Suck

These facts about the 1996 blockbuster don't suck.

Jack and Rose on the panel in 'Titanic.'

The Prop Panel That Saved Rose in 'Titanic' Just Sold for $718,750

The 8-foot hunk of balsa wood led to one of the great debates in film: Could Jack have fit on it, too?

The Dallol volcano in Ethiopia’s Danakil Desert is one of the most unearthly places on Earth.

19 Places You Won’t Believe Exist

From boiling lakes to glowing caves and hidden prehistoric villages, Earth is full of amazing and unexpected places.

The key to a brighter smile? Hydrogen peroxide.

How Do Teeth Whiteners Work?

The main ingredient for a whiter smile? Hydrogen peroxide.

These ragdoll kittens know exactly how popular they are.

The 15 Most Popular Cat Breeds in the World

Your scruffy shelter tabby is every bit as beautiful as these pedigreed cats.

Woman Rescues Baby Hedgehog, Realizes It’s a Hat Pom-Pom

This can't be the only hedgehog-hat mix-up in history.

9 Misconceptions About Popular Songs and Misheard Lyrics

Pop songs get misinterpreted all the time, and we're here to break down the real stories behind your favorite bops, from Nirvana to Bruce Springsteen.

Fritters can be a party appetizer or a solo snack.

These Crispy Leek Fritters Are the Perfect Spring Snack

If you’re looking for a recipe that showcases early spring produce, you’ll love these spring fritters.

What’s the Kennection? #107

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

The BBC once pranked the world by declaring that Big Ben’s clock face would be going digital.

11 of the Greatest Pranks of All Time

From Taco Bell buying the Liberty Bell to the time the BBC convinced its viewers that spaghetti grows on trees, these are some of the most iconic pranks in history.

Is Death by Guillotine Painless?

Dr. Joseph-Ignace Guillotin described the guillotine's effect as being “Like a cool breath on the back of the neck.” Anne Boleyn would likely disagree.

‘Ghosting’ is a very Millennial slang term.

Millennial Slang: 16 Terms You Should Totes Know

From adulting to doggo, you can thank Millennials for popularizing these slang terms.

A beaver that may or may not have parachuted out of a plane.

Watch Beavers Parachute From Planes in Footage From 1948

The best way to relocate beavers in the 1940s? Drop them out of planes, of course.

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