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What does it really mean when the weatherman says it feels like minus-20 today? Is there a wind chill thermometer somewhere, or is he just using a mathematical formula? Let's answer these and some of the other pressing questions about the ubiquitous winte
Ethan Trex|
From burrowing in the soil to popping baby frogs out of their backs, the frogs in this list have some very strange habits.
Erin McCarthy|
Erik Sass|
'Smith' is an Old English name that was given to those who worked with metal. It's probably related to a word that meant "to strike." Where does your last name come from?
Alvin Ward|
Sean Hutchinson|
Arika Okrent|
When you get to ride an escalator, treasure the moment. Then put it on YouTube.
Chris Higgins|
A writer’s home is a kind of autobiography, and visiting the place where a great work of literature was written gives you a deeper understanding of both the book and the person who wrote it. Put these places on the list for your next literary pilgrimage.
Joy Lanzendorfer|
Erin McCarthy|
Miss Cellania|
Jessica Hullinger|
Handcrafted products can offer higher quality and more attention to detail – but they can give buyers some surprising side benefits as well.
Editorial Staff|
Next up in our Neighborhoods series: Los Angeles.
Kevin Lincoln|
From the obvious to the controversial to the mysterious, here are 11 places in the U.S. over which taking a plane just won’t fly.
Chris Nesi|
Editorial Staff|
Sorry, crunchy fans: Creamy is still the dominant variety.
Editorial Staff|
Arika Okrent|
Editorial Staff|
Arthur Chu|
Looking out for the environment is both easy and effortless when you’ve got these convenient lifehacks on hand.
Editorial Staff|
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