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This pithy word may only be three letters long, but it's deceptively complex. According to one lexicographer, it has 645 distinct definitions.

Hoping to travel on a budget? You may want to rethink that trip to Rome.

If you want your boots to feel like they were made for stomping in the snow this season, these tips on how to weatherproof them can help.

The courts ruled that the newly passed Massachusetts Constitution guaranteed that Freeman was indeed a free woman.

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

People have mixed feelings about February 14. Before Cupid’s arrow leaves you distracted, here are 20 things you might not know about Valentine’s Day.

The ‘All in the Family’ spin-off is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year.

When it comes to winter road safety, which one should you use? It all depends on whether you’re looking to melt ice, gain traction, or both.

The elusive mammal was finally ready for its close-up.

Discover tips to save on entrance fees, lodging, and meals while enjoying national parks.

The stats indicate that practice doesn’t always make perfect when it comes to mid-sized meteorological rodents.

Learn the key differences between the two before the next polar vortex.

This Groundhog Day, discover a few fun facts about the legendary Punxsutawney Phil, including who he’s actually (supposedly) named after.

See if you can spot the names of these common (and not so common) terms for animal apprehension.

The origins for this marriage proposal tradition go back to the days of knights and courtly love.

In the summer of 1985, Paul Reubens introduced America’s youth—and millions of young-at-heart adults—to a new kind of comedy.

Each is a prestigious win at the Grammy Awards, but these similar-sounding prizes are given to different music industry roles.

Cream Guitars is launching a new type of instrument with e-ink technology.

One Elvis Presley tune has become a wedding staple.

You may already know not to pour cooking oil down the sink, but properly disposing of it in the trash presents its own challenges.