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It’s 123 years old. Oh, and it’s still edible.

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

Let’s take a look at a few of the rules regarding duties and declarations, and see what's up with the duty-free shop.

Cast iron cookware can last for decades—unless you screw up.

Edgar Allan Poe knew what he was doing when he chose the raven to croak “nevermore” in his famous poem.

They‘re cute but also unlikely to survive in the wilderness.

A miniature dachshund named Valerie has defied the odds, evading capture and surviving in the wild for over a year.

If yours doesn't have a star or a flag, you might need to pay the DMV a visit soon.

The REAL ID program is finally being enforced. Here's how it could affect you.

The Vietnamese word ‘cột sống’ technically means “spine”—but to the country’s Gen Zers, it’s slang for something else entirely.

The UK is stricter about its bottled water than the U.S., as it were.

Dasani bottled water was poised to take the UK market by storm, but shortly after it was released in 2004, Coca-Cola yanked it off shelves. Discover the real reasons why here.

Another Universe Commercial, Magic the Gathering, Buzz Burbank Voiceover

‘Magic: The Gathering’ cards can get extremely pricey among collectors, but certain versions—like the 1993 Black Lotus card—could still be worth a lot of money to this day.

The damage isn't all it's cracked up to be.

Broken eggs can create a huge mess, but this trick they use in restaurants makes the whole cleanup process a breeze.

The Vietnam Veterans Memorial honors those who lost their lives in the Vietnam war.

The towering granite tribute to fallen soldiers of a controversial war was the result of a design contest won by a 21-year-old college student.

Scientists have captured little chirps from rig sharks (also known as ‘lemon fish‘ and ‘spotted dogfish,‘ according to the NIWA).

For the first time, researchers have documented a shark producing sound.

Superman's death became a mainstream media event.

The Man of Steel was mortally wounded in 1992. So was the comic book industry.

In honor of The Office’s 20th anniversary, Chili’s is finally opening a Scranton restaurant, complete with a retro menu and decor.

El Ateneo Grand Splendid in Buenos Aires

Explore these breathtaking literary spaces, from the State Library Victoria in Australia to Powell’s Books in Oregon.

The riddle below dates back to 1807—can you figure it out?

How else would cats know how handsome they are?

Considering the near-magical function mirrors perform, their construction is surprisingly simple.

Brokeback Mountain (2005) Original Trailer [FHD]

Rediscover some of the best flicks of the 2000s, from indie darlings like ‘Brokeback Mountain’ to cult classics like ‘Memento,’ blockbuster comedies like ‘Tropic Thunder,’ and more.

The tiny town of Rolla, Kansas, is about to be enveloped in the Black Sunday dust storm on April 14, 1935.

Ninety years ago, the Black Sunday dust storm blasted the Great Plains with millions of tons of topsoil scoured from the once-rich prairies. The Dust Bowl had arrived.