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Country music legend Dolly Parton just released her new wine brand, Dolly Wines. See which products are available in your region.

Social media users regularly joke about the origins of the simple graham cracker as a way to curtail sexual impulses. And while it might sound bizarre, this is one viral trend that is based in truth.

Whether you want to make crispy fries or reheat a pizza, these air fryer tips and tricks will help you make the most of this useful appliance.

Only a handful of English words start with ‘gh’—what gives?

To curb teen pregnancies, schools in the ‘80s forced kids to care for another delicate dependent: an egg.

The portrait of a teen girl has been chilling in a Maine attic for decades.

Planning to see the northern lights soon? Take a look at these hotel prices before booking your trip.

This fall, sky-gazers will be treated to a supermoon and a partial lunar eclipse on the same night.

Can't wait for fall? Start planning the ultimate leaf-peeping expedition now with this interactive map showing peak foliage predictions for 2024.

If you have these consoles lying around, you might want to consider selling them on eBay.

A new study on tarantulas reveals surprising insights into their relationship with army ants.

What September lacks in major holidays, it more than makes up for in birthday parties—here’s why that could be.

Completed in 1642, Rembrandt van Rijn's The Night Watch is not only a highlight of a career that spanned over 600 paintings, but also acclaimed as arguably the greatest portrait of the Dutch Baroque era.

Discover the origins of the classic phrase 'knock on wood,' which could be tied to a Victorian-era children's game or have more direct ties to old pagan traditions.

National Hispanic Heritage Month, a celebration of Hispanic culture and history, offers a number of in-person and interactive events to get you plugged in.

Apple season is among us. Here’s how to make the produce last for as long as possible.

See which text abbreviations have people turning to Google.

From a heartfelt spiritual, to a children’s campfire song, to a powerful protest anthem, to a derisive phrase, “Kumbaya” is certainly a bit of a musical chameleon.

Historic doors can reveal a lot about their times—like the medieval trend of covering doors in (allegedly) human skin.

Several politicians have won elections posthumously. And no, fraud was not to blame.