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If you're from a town with a strong union presence, you know that if new commercial construction happens without union labor, protests often follow.

A one-of-a-kind spicy Cheeto, shaped like Charizard, has become a viral sensation, selling for an unbelievable price at auction.

An adorable black-capped chickadee posing in a white spruce.

These active backyard birds are more than just cute—they’re hardy survivors that have conquered the continent and are teaching scientists new things about avian evolution.

Dirty earbuds aren‘t a good look. Here‘s how to clean them.

No one likes waxy earbuds. Fortunately, there are several steps you can take to remove all the gunk.

Annual household income makes a difference in this study.

In these states, a trip to the grocery store is tough on the wallet.

The riddle below dates back to the 1920s—can you figure it out?

Newlyweds have been saving their wedding cakes for hundreds of years.

Freezing a portion of a wedding cake is a centuries-old tradition. If you’re going to freeze the top layer of your wedding cake, make sure you do it right.

You can avoid brain freeze with a couple of easy precautions.

Here's what’s happening in your body when you eat ice cream or drink a chilled beverage too fast.

You might be used to people wearing green on St. Patrick’s Day, but some sport orange instead. Here’s why.

The District of Columbia comes out on top.

Midwestern and northeastern states were most likely to have positive workplace cultures.

'Psylla frodobagginsi' (left) and Elijah Wood as Frodo Baggins in 'The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring' (2001).

These creatures don't live in Middle-earth—but they sound like they could.

We give you an obscure word with four definitions—one correct, three made up. Can you identify the correct one?

It’s easier to forecast earthquakes than predict them.

To predict quakes, scientists have to understand how they occur, what happens just before and during the start of one, and whether it shows signs that movement is imminent. So far, none of those things is known.

Ray Bradbury’s ‘The Martian Chronicles.’

The fix-up novel, which turns 75 this year, would become one of Bradbury’s most famous books—and inspire future scientists.

Follow these essential steps to successfully use a plunger.

Master the technique of using a plunger to quickly clear toilet clogs—and avoid making the situation worse.

You likely have a chance to see the total lunar eclipse in March!

The total lunar eclipse on March 13–14 will cause a “blood moon” visible from coast to coast.

Nelson Mandela, Jerry Springer, and John Cleese have at least one thing in common.

You might be surprised at what Fidel Castro, Francis Scott Key, and Henri Matisse have in common.

Where does your state rank in WalletHub‘s study?

Explore WalletHub‘s rankings of the best and worst states for women, based on economic well-being, healthcare access, and safety metrics.

Costco only takes Visa. It's for your own good.

The warehouse giant won’t take Mastercard, Discover, or American Express. Here’s why.

If you’ve ever dreamed of seeing an otter play a keyboard, today’s your lucky day.

Some of these mistakes were pretty costly.

From the NASA mistake that made an interplanetary rocket explode to the bible with a very naughty misprint, these typos are an ode to proofreaders.

See if you can figure out this twisted tune.

Can you figure out what the song is, or who performed it?

A car accident in a movie usually ends in a huge fireball. But what really causes vehicle fires?

Sometimes, the credited director isn't the only director.

On some movies, there might be more than one person yelling “action” and “cut.”

The Story Behind the Giant Inflatable Union Rat

Meet “Cheetozard,” the Pokémon-Shaped Cheeto That Sold For More Than $80,000

10 Charming Facts About Chickadees

How to Clean Your Dirty Earbuds

The 10 States Spending the Most (and Least) on Groceries

Can You Solve This Old-Timey Riddle? #28

Why Do People Freeze Wedding Cake?

What Causes Brain Freeze?

Here’s Why Some People Wear Orange—Not Green—On St. Patrick’s Day

The Best and Worst States for Workplace Culture, Mapped

10 Cool Animals Named After Lord of the Rings Characters

Definition Detective Quiz #28

Why Can’t We Predict Earthquakes?

7 Out-of-This-World Facts About Ray Bradbury’s ‘The Martian Chronicles’

You May Be Using Your Toilet Plunger Wrong

Don’t Miss the “Blood Moon” Total Lunar Eclipse Coming in March

30 Famous People With Law Degrees

The Best and Worst American States for Women

The Reason Costco Only Accepts Visa Credit Cards

When the Smithsonian’s National Zoo Gave Its Animals Musical Instruments

11 of the Most Expensive Typos in History

Tune Twist Quiz #31

Why Do Cars Catch Fire?

5 Movies That Had ‘Ghost Directors’