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A single number for birds’ lifespans is difficult to pin down, but the ability to fly is one of the keys to their longevity.

Chihuahuas, French bulldogs, and pugs claim the top three spots.

Dive into the philosophical questions that prompted René Descartes to come up with his famous phrase, “I think therefore I am.”

For all the footage that made it into the final cut of 'Seinfeld,' there were plenty of behind-the-scenes bloopers primetime viewers didn't get to see.

English speakers may be familiar with onomatopoeias, but they’re only a very small subset of ideophones, a broader word class can also convey other sensory experiences unrelated to sound. These Korean ideophones are sure to make your language sparkle.

The origins of the nursery rhyme can tell us exactly why Humpty Dumpty is depicted as an egg.

Eddie Bauer didn’t always sell outdoor gear—and Kohl’s wasn’t always a department store. In some cases, these retailers have come a long way from their humble beginnings.

Flat white coffee combines the best of a cappuccino and a latte.

The popular piece of workout gear has a pretty insulting name, and it's all thanks to a poet and scholar.

Creating generation names like the Baby Boomers, Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z isn't always a straightforward process.

The “Got Milk?” tagline became as popular as “Just Do It.” But did it really convince people back in the 1990s to drink more milk? Uncover the history of this iconic marketing campaign here.

Ever wonder how lasagne, vermicelli, and macaroni came to be? Dive into the history of some of the best pasta shapes and their cultural significance in Italy and beyond.