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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.

9 of the Best Eczema Treatments, According to Dermatologists

Discover the best eczema treatments that experts recommend, whether you’re dealing with sudden eczema flare-ups, itchiness, or just need a new facial moisturizer.

An 1878 painting of Richard, Duke of York, and Edward V (right) by John Everett Millais.

The Princes in the Tower: British Royal History’s Most Tantalizing Murder Mystery

An heir and a spare disappeared during England's War of the Roses. Here's what happened—and how we might hope to solve the mystery today.

12 Facts About Hammerhead Sharks

Some of them swim sideways.

Everybunny wants to know why we call rabbits “bunnies.”

How Did ‘Bunny’ Become a Word for ‘Rabbit’?

When it comes to abbreviations for animal names, doggy for dog makes sense, as does kitty for cat, when you think about it: Kitty comes from the word kitten. But where does bunny for rabbit come from?

Synonyms for ‘Cool’: 21 Rad Slang Terms You Should Know

Enjoy this list of synonyms for ‘cool’ in the sense of “awesome, excellent, neato, super-duper.” They’re dope.

How Did Jelly Beans Become an Easter Candy?

Jelly beans are a staple of Easter baskets, but how did they get there?

The lobby of New York City's Museum of Modern Art in 2020.

The Surprising Stories Behind 6 Famous Advertising Slogans

Here's how 'Just Do It' and five other iconic slogans came to be.

Why Do We Capitalize ‘I’?

Some languages capitalize several of their pronouns. Some don’t capitalize any of them. English just capitalizes ‘I’—but why?

‘A Village Fair, with a Church behind,’ by Isack van Ostade

The Hidden Pooper in Isack van Ostade’s ‘A Village Fair, With a Church Behind’

Art conservators for the UK’s Royal Collection were in for quite a surprise when they set about cleaning a 17th-century oil painting.

The mystery of the ‘Mary Celeste’ has confounded historians for more 150 years.

The Unsolved Mystery of the ‘Mary Celeste’

What really happened to the crew of the ‘Mary Celeste’? Delve into the theories and speculation surrounding this enduring maritime mystery.

Want to Win at Scrabble? Try This Simple Trick

You don't need to be a master of eight-letter Z words to own the board.

Fun fact? Those eyes are virtually indestructible.

16 Sweet Facts About Peeps

Whether you love or hate this Easter candy, there’s no denying that marshmallow Peeps are an iconic part of the holiday.

The Library of Congress’s Thomas Jefferson Building

How Big Is the Library of Congress?

The ”world’s largest public library,” the Library of Congress holds more than 160 million items.

6 Easter Traditions From Around the World

When it comes to Easter, the feast dishes, public celebrations, and even the candy often vary depending on where you live.

What’s the Right Way to Eat a Chocolate Easter Bunny?

Is there a right way to eat a chocolate Easter bunny? For candy enthusiasts, there’s a clear favorite among the many ways to devour one.

The Man Who ‘Invented’ the Labradoodle Called the Dog Crossbreed His Biggest Regret

The Labradoodle is a beloved designer dog breed, but in the eyes of the dog's creator, it's a 'Frankenstein['s] monster.'

Emojis can be misinterpreted by older adults.

These Two Emoji Meanings Really Baffle Gen X and Baby Boomers

Certain emojis prompt uncertainty among older adults.

The U.S. States With the Lowest (and Highest) Tax Rates

See all 50 U.S. states (plus Washington, D.C.) ranked by tax rates.

A northern hawk owl snoozes in a tree cavity.

How Do Birds Sleep?

At some point, whether during the day or at night, all birds need to sleep. How do they do it?

Impress your green-thumbed friends with your knowledge of flower names.

The Fascinating Origins of 12 Beautiful Flower Names

With spring in bloom, let’s stop and smell the etymological roses and learn the origins of flower names like orchid, tulip, and violet.

Chocolate bunnies have an unexpected origin.

Why Do We Eat Chocolate Bunnies at Easter?

As far as holidays go, Easter is second only to Halloween in American candy sales—that’s a lot of chocolate bunnies.

Clockwise from right: Peter Capaldi, Rebecca Front, Joanna Scanlan, Chris Addison, and James Smith star in 'The Thick of It.'

15 Surprising Facts About ‘The Thick of It’

Armando Iannucci’s iconic BBC comedy is one of television’s finest, and sweariest, sitcoms

Illustrations from 1997’s ‘Get Fit! ... How To Get in Shape To Meet the President’s Challenge and Earn the Presidential Fitness Award’

The Origins of the Presidential Fitness Test

Almost as soon as it was introduced—and for generations after—the Presidential Fitness Test was absolutely traumatizing to students who had to endure it. Here’s how the program started—and ended.

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