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Erik Sass|
Your government at work!
Nick Greene|
We all know that Nike is named after the Greek goddess of victory, and the origin of "Air Jordan" is hardly obscure, but where did some other famous shoes and brands get their names?
Ethan Trex|
Does Leads PB chemical symbol drive you crazy? Well, theres actually some reasoning behind it.
Matt Soniak|
Undressed turns 15 years old on July 26. In celebration, here are some future stars who popped up on the seminal show.
Kate Erbland|
Erik Sass|
A number of film titles have become part of the vocabulary even among people who haven't seen the movies in question. Some of these terms didn't exist until the movies created them; others were already in the language but were popularized or got new defin
Eric D Snider|
Mandatory Fun was the first comedy album to hit number one since 1963.
Nick Greene|
Back then, techniques of bringing back the dead were far less effective. And much more bizarre.
David Casarett|
All you had to do was hit the pavement and sell their products door to door. In return you’d get money, prizes, and a start in the business world. Usually.
Therese Oneill|
The odds are 1 in 1,296. We can do this!
Chris Higgins|
Just like how an older sibling might act out when a new baby joins the family, a study from PLOS ONE suggests dogs get jealous when they perceive there is a rival for their owners' attention.
Hannah Keyser|
Andrew Jackson was many things: Stubborn. Brilliant. Ruthless. Romantic. And insanely quotable. From his hatred of the bank to his hatred of proper spelling, Jackson had a lot to say about a lot of topics. Here are some of his greatest hits.
Stacy Conradt|
When attendees line up outside Comic Con International for tonight’s preview, there’s one exclusive they’ll be probably more eager to get their hands on than any others: Jabba the Hutt, the first figure in Hasbro’s Star Wars Deluxe Black Series. Here's ho
Erin McCarthy|
If you’re hitting the road for summer vacation, make sure you’re toting the right gear for a smooth, smart journey.
Editorial Staff|
Hannah Keyser|
The First World War was an unprecedented catastrophe that shaped our modern world. Erik Sass is covering the events of the war exactly 100 years after they happened. This is the 132nd installment in the series.
Erik Sass|
Sometimes you have to take a step back and ask yourself, "...why?"
Rebecca OConnell|
Lake Dead may not be the most familiar name to horror fans, but these facts show it’s worth a closer look.
Sean Hutchinson|
For Grant Wood, the trade-off for fame was steep.
Elizabeth Lunday|
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