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The endangered species faces another obstacle.

Polar Bears Are Picking Up More Pathogens as Sea Ice Shrinks

Researchers recently found that polar bears are facing higher exposure to certain bacteria and viruses.

Maximize your PTO so you can catch up on your reading.

How to Maximize Your Vacation Days in 2025

Americans get an average of only 11 vacation days per year. Use them wisely.

You can save this one for the next time someone makes you mad (though it might not do you any favors, either).

Where Does the Phrase ‘May You Live In Interesting Times’ Actually Come From?

This common phrase is often used during times of political uncertainty, and has even been described as an ancient Chinese curse. History says otherwise, though.

An old toothbrush makes threading a needle a breeze.

Struggling to Thread a Needle? Try Using a Toothbrush

If you have an old toothbrush lying around, you never have to stress over threading a needle again.

Your Thanksgiving preparation can be smoother with Butterball’s “cook from frozen” turkey.

Crunched For Time? Butterball Has a New Turkey You Won’t Have to Thaw

Save some time and energy with Butterball’s new “cook from frozen” turkey.

Be honest—how many words did you already know?

The 10 Most-Searched Slang Terms in 2024

Are all these new slang terms confusing you? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered.

Can You Solve This Old-Timey Riddle? #10

This riddle dates back to 1598—can you figure out the answer?

Why Do We Call Dogs Fido?

“Fido” is a name that has become synonymous with all things dog. But where did the name come from?

A detail of a portrait of Queen Elizabeth I painted to commemorate the defeat of the Spanish Armada (depicted in the background).

15 Amazing Facts About Queen Elizabeth I

She spoke multiple languages, defeated Spain’s powerful navy, and never accepted a marriage proposal. Discover more fascinating facts about Queen Elizabeth I and her reign.

Nitrous oxide (also known as laughing gas) is a common anesthetic that only requires a mask over the mouth and nose.

How Does Anesthesia Work?

Anesthesia is a complex mixture of medications that lessen pain during procedures. Different types affect the body in different ways.

How All 50 States Got Their Names

Some state name origins are obvious—but others pose an etymological mystery.

Halloween is a thing again in Des Moines.

Des Moines, Iowa, Will Let Kids Trick or Treat on Halloween for the First Time Since 1938

Begging for candy on October 31 was banned after kids set one too many fires.

The Most Overpriced Tourist Attraction in Each State, Mapped

You might want to keep this handy on your next vacation.

This Focaccia Recipe Is a Beginner Baker’s Best Friend

This delicious focaccia recipe from the Institute of Culinary Education might become a staple in your home.

Definition Detective Quiz #12

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

Why Do Supreme Court Justices Serve for Life?

Alexander Hamilton argued that lifetime appointments to the Supreme Court were the only way, but some modern scholars disagree.

10 Epic Trails That Every Hiker Should Try

Whether it’s a gentle stroll through the English countryside or summiting Africa’s tallest peak, these bucket-list hikes are not to be missed.

An improved version of the game is also available on many devices.

‘The Oregon Trail’ Video Game Will Be Adapted Into a Comedy Movie

Many video games get movie adaptations, but you probably didn’t see this one coming.

A 911 Call About a Raccoon Invasion Is a Good Reminder Never to Feed Wild Animals

Where there is one hungry raccoon, there are likely dozens, as one unfortunate woman found out.

There are actually multiple versions of this iconic sticker.

A Brief but Fascinating History of the ‘I Voted’ Sticker

The origins of those ‘I Voted’ stickers you see everyone rocking on Election Day go back to the 1950s in the United States, but the design everyone recognizes most was created by Janet Boudreau in the late 1980s.

‘Phantom of the Paradise’: How Brian De Palma’s Flop Rock Opera Became A Cult Classic

The movie did not strike a chord with most audiences upon its release, but these days, it boasts some famous fans.

‘Free the McFlurry’: The McDonald’s Machines Can Now Be Fixed Quickly, Thanks to Government Ruling

It was once literally illegal to tamper with a broken McFlurry machine. Not anymore.

Some states are more obsessed with dogs and cats than others. Find out if yours is on the list.

The 10 Most Dog- and Cat-Obsessed States

Find out which states are most preoccupied with their pets.

See if you can decipher this twisted tune.

Tune Twist Quiz #14

We ran the lyrics of a hit song through multiple languages, then translated them back into English. Can you figure out what the song is, or who performed it?

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