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After 60 years, the rare Year of the Fire Horse returns, carrying superstition of a 'curse' and historical significance that deserves a closer look.

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|
From rental families to grief phone booths, Japanese people have used surprising strategies to combat loneliness.
Ryan Menezes|

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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

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|
You don’t have to travel internationally to enjoy picturesque locations reminiscent of Europe.
AJ DiCosimo|
They’re so-called minimalist modern farmhouses, painted white, with black roofs, window frames, and railings, seemingly adrift from architectural context. Where did the big black-and-white look come from, and why is it so popular?
Tim Brinkhof|

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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