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How timing, psychology, and a genuine love of scary movies made 'Scream' an enduring phenomenon.

Across cultures and centuries, these strange romantic superstitions have inspired everything from elbow-kissing to eating grapes under a table.
Logan DeLoye|
From flower makers to bakers, these historical jobs looked charming—but could kill you.
Ryan Menezes|
Winter weather means you might end up driving behind a snowplow that's clearing the highway, or you're keeping an eye out for the local plow to come down your s
Jenny Cohen|

Weird

These locations across the globe deliver unique experiences, from the Human Library to the Sourdough Library and more.
Lorna Wallace|
They might not make sense now, but these laws were created out of necessity.
Boluwatife Jimoh|
Always look before you sit.
Erin McCarthy|
These historical practices were once considered good for one’s health, shockingly.
Paul Anthony Jones|
Forget images of glittery champagne bottles and fireworks bursting over snow-covered cities. From dancing pigs to unnerving children, these vintage postcards were a more unusual way to ring in the new year.
Kerry Wolfe|
These captivating time capsules contain far more than just old newspaper clippings.
Ellen Gutoskey|
From yule goats bringing good luck to refraining from changing your underwear, these surprising superstitions once took over the holidays.
Paul Anthony Jones|
These unusual formations are worth a second look.
Lorna Wallace|

World Records

Marvel fans can now pre-order an LED-lit, Galactus-inspired popcorn bucket big enough to set a Guinness World Record.
CaLea Johnson|
From the fastest and biggest animals to the creatures with the strongest schnoz and the longest leap.
Michele Debczak|
Meet Pearl and Reggie: the world’s smallest and tallest dogs brought together by Guinness World Records.
CaLea Johnson|

Social Media

If you’ve been too embarrassed to ask the Gen Alpha kids in your life, here’s a rundown of what “skibidi” means and where it came from.

Advertising

These tear-jerking Super Bowl commercials turned seconds of screen time into national experiences that made millions of viewers reach for tissues between plays.
Logan DeLoye|
No cable Christmas movie marathon would be complete without Hershey's Kisses’s “Christmas Bells” commercial.
Kerry Wolfe|
The so-called Bogus Bogie made a career out of his uncanny resemblance to the ‘Casablanca’ star.
Jake Rossen|
Ketchup on eggs? Heinz takes a controversial stance with its first major label change in 150 years.
CaLea Johnson|

Architecture

From snow-covered igloos to cafes inside reptile stores, these places offer unusual ways to enjoy your coffee.
Eden Gordon|
These romantic towns, riddled with Regency architecture, boast an atmosphere that lets you step out of the present and wander into the early 1800s.
Logan DeLoye|
Explore six of the tallest abandoned skyscrapers around the world, from Pyongyang’s eerie Ryugyong Hotel to Tianjin’s unfinished Goldin Finance 117.
Nitya Rao|
These castles come with incredible history.
Mary Beth Skylis|

Business

New data reveals where entrepreneurs have the greatest success and face the biggest challenges when starting a business in 2026.
Logan DeLoye|
Dunkin' Donuts' menu has dramatically evolved over time, and comparing past and present items and prices shows just how much has changed.
Logan DeLoye|
New data reveals the fastest-growing job markets and hiring hotspots for the year ahead based on key market and economic factors.
Logan DeLoye|

Charity

The number of living Vietnam Veterans is quickly dwindling. Now’s the time to show them you care.
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