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14 Things a Professional Organizer Says You Need to Have In Your Home Office

Struggling to stay organized while working from home? Check out these essential items for your home office, including a desk, chair, paper trays, and more.

An Edison phonograph exhibit with a talking doll in Paris, 1889.

Listen to Thomas Edison’s Eerie Talking Dolls Speak After More Than a Century of Silence

Modern technology has helped these dolls find their voices—and when they speak, it’s downright creepy.

Churchill knew how to tackle those midday slumps.

10 Famous Modern and Historical Nappers

Did you know that famous figures like Thomas Edison and Salvador Dalí were avid nappers? Learn more about their unique napping habits and the benefits they experienced here.

Sylvester Stallone and Winnie the Pooh Lead the Razzie Nominations for Terrible Movies

It's like the Oscars, only for complete sh*t.

Many of these mysteries continue to endure.

15 of History’s Greatest Mysteries

From a book no one can decipher and puzzling disappearances to unsolved crimes and beyond, many of these historical mysteries still have us scratching our heads.

There's a book hidden in this mess. Can you spot it?

Can You Find the Book Hidden Among the Office Clutter?

Whether or not your workspace looks like this brainteaser, looking for the book hidden among the office supplies is good practice.

Where Does the Phrase ‘… And the Horse You Rode in On’ Come From?

Why are we still employing a kiss-off that references a near-obsolete form of transportation?

“Refreshingly Mad”: 10 Facts About the First Pole-to-Pole Journey Around the World

Ginnie and Ranulph Fiennes's Transglobe Expedition circled the globe—just not the normal way.

What’s the Kennection? #98

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

A still from 'The Blair Witch Project' (1999).

‘The Blair Witch Project’ Fan Theory Makes the Movie Even More Sinister

A compelling theory about 'The Blair Witch Project' offers an opportunity to watch the movie in a whole new—but equally terrifying—way.

Hopefully this kid washed his hands before returning to his fries.

Rough Play: The Dirty and Dangerous History of McDonald's PlayPlaces

Following a string of PR nightmares, McDonald's began quietly removing its PlayPlaces in the 2000s.

The 10 Most Turbulent Flight Routes in America

Turbli crunched the numbers on flight routes with the most turbulence.

The Origins of 15 Fascinating Cat Breeds

People tend to know a bit about the history of popular dog breeds, but cat breeds are just as unique and interesting.

The ‘Seinfeld’ Double-Dip Is Exactly as Gross as It Seems, According to Science

You really don’t want to know what’s lurking in that dip.

Residents of London’s East End, circa 1900.

13 Cockney Rhyming Slang Terms You Should Know

Grab your best china plate (a.k.a. mate) and feast your mince pies (otherwise known as your eyes) on these fascinating and delightful terms in this guide to Cockney rhyming slang.

'Til March Do Us Part: March and August are the Most Popular Months for Divorce Filings

The end of the holiday season can also mean the end of a marriage for many couples.

Where Does the Word ‘Née’ Come From?

Née’s meaning is technically “born,” and we borrowed it from the same place we got the terms ‘déjà vu’ and ‘cul-de-sac.’

10 of the Best Laundry Products That Will Make Cleaning Clothes Easier

From sock locks to hedgehog-shaped dryer balls, these laundry essentials make it easier to clean your clothes.

Melt a few hearts with these affordable Valentine's Day gifts.

20 of the Best Valentine’s Day Gifts Under $50

Discover the best Valentine’s Day gifts under $50 to give your partner, like satin pillowcases and a Le Creuset petite heart cocotte.

Emojis transcend language in a way that 'lmao' can't.

From ‘DWL’ to ‘MDR’: See How People Laugh Online in 46 Different Languages

Maybe you already know the meaning of 'jajaja.' But what about all these other expressions of online laughter?

These will go great with a cup of hot chocolate or tea.

These Salted Caramel Shortbread Cookies Are the Perfect Winter Baking Project

The addition of salted caramel takes these shortbread cookies to the next level.

The USS 'Flagg' was the grail of '80s toys.

When Hasbro Drove ‘80s Kids Wild With G.I. Joe’s USS ‘Flagg’ Play Set

Did you know that the USS Flagg was one of the biggest play sets of the 1980s? Dive into the world of G.I. Joe and learn about its massive size, intricate design, and the challenges it posed for parents.

1999 in Review: 25 Songs Everyone Was Listening to 25 Years Ago

From TLC's “No Scrubs” to Limp Bizkit's “Nookie,” 1999 was both a good year for pop music and a weird one.

It's unclear if this sign in California breaks the new rules.

Highway Signs Can No Longer Be Fun, Says Government

The Federal Highway Administration thinks funny highway signs defeat the purpose of the sign.

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