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Arenas and stadiums have some key differences.

What’s the Difference Between an Arena and a Stadium?

Seating capacity is just one part of it.

Two-toed and three-toed sloths? Not the same thing.

13 Chill Facts About Sloths

Why are sloths so slow? Discover these fascinating facts about sloths, from their unique anatomy to their surprising swimming abilities.

Sunrise on the Snake River in Grand Teton National Park.

Watch a Stunning Time-Lapse of Grand Teton National Park

There are sparkling glacial lakes, breathtaking sunsets, and mountains disappearing into clouds in this high-def tribute to Grand Teton National Park.

The late Bobi is facing scrutiny over his world's oldest dog title.

BarkGate: Guinness World Records Is Having Trouble Verifying the World’s Oldest Dog

At 31 years old, Bobi was supposed to have been the world’s oldest dog. Now Guinness isn’t so sure.

Virginia Woolf, Charlie Chaplin, and Ludwig van Beethoven could be considered nepo babies.

18 Nepo Babies From History

Plenty of nepo babies have earned their places in history. But it’s always good to acknowledge the doors open to people who have rich relatives—or whose dad knows the manager of a clogging troupe.

Responsible pet owners should follow his advice.

How Bob Barker’s Wife Inspired His Animal Advocacy

Bob Barker's 'The Price is Right' sign-off encouraging people to get their pets spayed and neutered was largely thanks to his wife, Dorothy Jo.

How Do Streets Get Named?

While developers can feel free to submit any name they’d like for a new street, cities usually have guidelines and standards.

Martin Van Buren’s nickname wasn’t a compliment.

30 Unusual Presidential Nicknames—And How They Were Acquired

From the obscure (“American Fabius") to the sports-related (“Barry O'Bomber”), here are just a few of the most colorful presidential nicknames.

Elton John at the 92nd Annual Academy Awards.

All 19 Members of the EGOT Winners' Circle (and 17 Almost-EGOTs)

On January 15, 2024, Elton John won his first Emmy—and officially became a new member of the EGOT winner's circle.

How Wind Phones Are Helping People Connect With Lost Loved Ones

Wind Phones originated in Japan in the 2010, and have since spread around the world.

Who's Out There ? 1975 NASA Orson Welles Documentary on Aliens

Watch Orson Welles Discuss Aliens In This NASA-Produced Documentary

In 1975, Welles provided narration for the short documentary 'Who’s Out There?,' which explored a range of theories and beliefs about alien life.

You should always tip in this situation.

This Interactive Survey Shows How Your Tipping Habits Compare to the Rest of America’s

The Pew Research Center polled thousands of U.S. residents to find out how often people actually tip for various services.

10 Wild Bigfoot Conspiracy Theories

Sasquatch sightings have been reported in every state but Hawaii over the course of several centuries. In the process, a number of bizarre theories have been put forth to explain how the mysterious beasts came to be—and how they manage to evade us.

What’s the Difference Between Pigeons and Doves?

What’s the actual scientific difference between the birds we call 'doves' and those we label 'pigeons'? The answer might surprise you.

Dublin, Ireland 1960s in color [60fps,Remastered] w/sound design added

Stroll Through 1960s Dublin With This Remastered Video

This historic footage of Dublin, Ireland, from the 1960s has been colorized and remastered in high definition.

12 Fascinating Facts about Vladimir Nabokov’s ‘Lolita’

Nabokov’s controversial 1955 novel, which was rejected by multiple American publishers, features multiple allusions to Edgar Allan Poe and references a real-life kidnapping.

(Left to right) Angela Merkel, Marlene Dietrich, and Beethoven.

20 German Names You’re Probably Mispronouncing

From ‘Angela’ to ‘Wolfgang,’ these German names are commonly mispronounced by English speakers.

The British Museum's professional mousing staff answered to names like Black Jack and Poppet.

When Cats Took Over the British Museum

Being a professional mouser for the British Museum in the 20th century came with some competitive benefits.

What’s the Kennection? #97

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

There’s a reason no one lives on Palmyra Atoll.

10 Uninhabited Islands—and the Reasons They’re Devoid of Humans

Some of these islands were never occupied by humans, but the majority have been abandoned.

What Does ‘Military Grade’ Really Mean?

Is calling something ‘military grade’ legit? Find out the truth behind this marketing strategy and how it's applied to products.

10 Lesser-Known Royal Love Stories

If you’ve heard enough about King Henry VIII’s many wives or the turbulent relationship between Princess Diana and King Charles III, consider these 10 lesser known royal love stories.

Watch Martin Luther King, Jr.’s “The Other America” Speech

The MLK quote “a riot is the language of the unheard” came from his 1967 speech on the two Americas.

This simple cereal has a particularly intriguing backstory.

10 Incredible Things That Were Invented By Accident

Not every great invention was created according to plan. From penicillin to breakfast cereal to popsicles, these everyday items were all invented entirely by accident.

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