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This lemon pudding cake is a real treat.

Impress Your Loved Ones With This Easy Lemon Pudding Cake

This lemon pudding cake proves that romantic dessert recipes don't have to be overly complicated.

15 Kitchen Slang Terms You May Know From ‘The Bear’

From 'yes, chef’ to ‘eighty-six,’ we’ve decoded restaurant kitchen lingo with help from a professional chef.

Why Do We Say ‘Sweat Like a Pig’?

Swine don‘t really sweat much. So why do we associate them with being nervous?

Are Your Parents Hot? You Might Earn More Money, Study Finds

It's very possible that having a sexy mom and dad is good for your wallet.

A section of Hadrian’s Wall showing the remains of a Roman fort.

10 Facts About Hadrian’s Wall, the Roman Empire’s Northern Frontier

Uncover the story of Hadrian’s Wall and take a fascinating dive into life at the Roman Empire’s northern frontier.

A map of the Great Chicago Fire of 1871 showing where the fire burned.

Did a Cow Really Cause the Great Chicago Fire of 1871?

Many believed the origin of the Great Chicago Fire of 1871 was a cow kicking over a lantern. A map of the fire’s path suggested otherwise.

Not all wedding traditions come from bright and cheery beginnings.

The Bizarre Origins of 8 Wedding Traditions

Let's take a moment to reflect on the strange history of marriage celebrations.

5-Letter Words Ending in ‘E’ to Help You Improve Your Wordle Skills

Here are scores of words ending in ‘E’ that have never been the Wordle solution (yet).

Turner and Crawford once went head-to-head.

When Lana Turner Came for Joan Crawford's Crown as Queen of Hollywood

Glamour girl Lana Turner and gangster Mickey Cohen were both young and hungry. Each wanted to take over the Hollywood movie studios and the crime ridden streets of Los Angeles, but Lana and Mickey had two major obstacles standing in their way.

Wallabies vs. Kangaroos: What’s the Difference?

Are wallabies kangaroos? Learn about the family connection and physical traits that set them apart in the animal kingdom.

Queen Marie Antoinette in 1787 with Marie Thérèse, Louis Charles, and Louis Joseph.

The Royal Rundown on Marie Antoinette's Children

Marie Antoinette had four children before her beheading in 1793. Here's what happened to them.

In Layman’s Terms, What Is the Meaning of ‘Layman's Terms’?

We offer an explanation about the meaning of layman's terms anyone can understand.

12 Memorable Facts About ‘The Jon Stewart Show’

On October 25, 1993, late-night viewers caught a glimpse of the future of talk television when ‘The Jon Stewart Show’ premiered on MTV.

Is your neighbor acting strangely? Must be a full moon.

Does the Full Moon Really Make People Act Strangely?

Along with Mercury in retrograde, the full moon is a pretty popular scapegoat for bad luck and bizarre behavior. Is it warranted?

These geography facts are sure to break your brain.

19 Surprising Geography Facts That Will Change Your Perspective

Discover fascinating geography facts that will warp your sense of the world, from Alaska being both easternmost and westernmost state to France having the most time zones.

Elizabeth Freeman, the Formerly Enslaved Woman Who Successfully Sued for Her Freedom

The courts ruled that the newly passed Massachusetts Constitution guaranteed that Freeman was indeed a free woman.

This ‘dimber cove’ is ‘bughouse’ for his ‘dainty duck’ on Valentine’s Day.

20 Old-Fashioned Terms to Bring Back for Valentine’s Day

Want to add some old-timey charm to your Valentine’s Day? From ‘bughouse’ to ‘zippy,’ learn about romantic terms from eras past to surprise and delight your loved one.

There’s more to frogs versus toads than meets the eye.

What’s the Difference Between Frogs and Toads?

Are frogs and toads really that different? Get the facts on their appearance, habitats, and breeding habits and learn how to tell them apart.

The word ‘blueberry’ may be false advertising.

Are Blueberries Blue? The Answer Is Surprisingly Complicated

Blue pigmentation doesn't exist in the plant kingdom, but blueberries have found a unique way around this.

What’s the Kennection? #101

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

George Washington Carver in his laboratory.

10 Black Inventors Who Changed the World

Get to know the brilliant African American innovators who brought you blood banks, personal computers, dry cleaning, and more.

20 Things You Might Not Know About Giraffes

Discover 20 amazing facts about giraffes, from their sprinting speed to their unique sleeping habits.

5-Letter ‘A’ Words to Help You Improve Your Wordle Skills

Here are dozens of words starting with 'A' that have never been the Wordle solution (yet).

Who First Said ‘The Pen Is Mightier Than the Sword’?

Weirdly enough, it's the same guy who gave Snoopy the opening to his epically bad novel.

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