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NEWSLETTER
AMAZING FACTS
BIG QUESTIONS
ENTERTAINMENT
AWARDS SEASON
LITERATURE
MOVIES
MUSIC
TV
GEOGRAPHY
WANDERLUST
HISTORY
HOLIDAYS
LANGUAGE
WORDS
QUIZZES
ALL STORIES
WEATHER
5 Chilling Discoveries Found in the Snow From Around the World
OLYMPICS
Every New Sport and Event Coming to the 2026 Winter Olympics
PSYCHOLOGY
Is Love at First Sight Real? The Science Behind Instant Attraction
HISTORY
What Is a Scullery Maid? The Real-Life 'Bridgerton' History Explained
SHAKESPEARE
5 Shakespeare Characters Inspired by Real People in History
Awards
14 Youngest Academy Award Winners, From Shirley Temple to Adrien Brody
QUIZZES
Quiz: How Fast Can You Identify These Countries by Their Borders?
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From Long Shots to Legends: 5 Most Unlikely Sports Champions
LANGUAGE
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The Ancient Origins of the Names of the Days of the Week
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The Literal Meaning of "Ducks in a Row," Explained
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The Meaning of "Fafo"—And How it Came to Be
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Why Do We Tell People to "Go Touch Grass?"
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Quiz: Can You Name All 26 Words in the NATO Phonetic Alphabet in Under 5 Minutes?
HISTORY
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6 NFL Stars With the Most Super Bowl MVP Titles—Including 1 Current Player
The 4 Most Unusual Torch Lightings in Olympic History
The Real Rules of Courtship in the Regency Era
Who Was St. Brigid? The Irish Saint Who Might Have Been a Goddess First
QUIZZES
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Quiz: Can You Match These Classic Fictional Couples to Their Movies?
Ken Jennings’s Kennections Quiz Is Back—Can You Solve This Tricky Pattern?
Quiz: Can You Match These Princes to Their Disney Movies?
Quiz: How Quickly Can You Name These Disney Movies With One-Word Titles?
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Quiz: Can You Identify These Countries by Their Flags?
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5 Hidden Mountain Towns in Italy That Look Straight Out of a Snow Globe
5 Fascinating Solutions to Loneliness in Japan
BIG QUESTIONS
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The Psychology Behind Why We Get Secondhand Embarrassment
Why Do We Call It a “Pair” of Pants?
How the Olympics Keep the Torch Lit—And What Happens When It Goes Out
All Your Questions About Super Bowl Rings Answered—Including Who Pays for Them