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Bring your white shoes back to life with these steps.

There are many slang terms for coffee, but where does a “cup of joe“ come from? There are a few theories.

An old map error led to some strange—and at times contentious—geography.

Each burner technically has a name and a specific purpose, which means there's a chance you've been using your stovetop incorrectly this whole time.

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

From singers to scientists and athletes to activists, here are 130 amazing women who have changed the world for the better.

Those iconic khaki uniforms are usually associated with childhood adventure, but scouting was actually forged in the heat of battle by a desperate British military officer.

Maligning ponies has become a go-to way to dismiss someone. How did that happen?

Sleeping in your birthday suit may feel good, but is it good for you?

Civil disobedience and nonviolent protests have moved mountains. Here are just a few examples of when people took back power.

Bridesmaid traditions can get pretty bizarre, but the real reason behind why they usually wear the same dress is perhaps the most fascinating of all.

The patterns on these vintage Pyrex dishes aren’t just eye-catching—they also make this classic kitchenware extremely valuable among collectors.

Soviet spy Rudolf Abel might have never been caught were it not for a Russian turncoat and a newspaper delivery boy who thought he’d been stiffed.

Facts become very easy to copyright when they aren’t true. Here are people, places, and things that exist only on paper, solely to thwart would-be info burglars.

The Herculaneum resident, killed by the volcanic eruption in 79 CE, presents the only known vitrified brain on Earth. Now, researchers have a theory for how it happened.

While the shamrock mainly has religious ties, the four-leaf clover—often mistaken for the same plant—is often associated with luck. We explain why.

There are things we’re all a little (or lot) afraid of, but the numbers tell us we don’t need to be. Read on for more statistically soothing details about some of the most common, but not commonly occurring, concerns.

The riddle below dates back to the 19th century—can you figure it out?

It’s one of the most common weather idioms. But what do lions and lambs even have to do with the month of March?

Here are some bon mots the actor and author said over the years, on everything from how he chose his projects to the joys of writing.