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Kenyon College, the University of Southern California - Los Angeles, Haverford College, and more charge high tuition.

Is Einstein's definition of insanity world-famous or just a myth?

The title of “tallest mountain” depends on how—and where—you make your measurements.

Here's how your favorite old-school school supply became an icon.

These lightning bugs know how to coordinate.

From her status as a Kidz Bop alumna to the real meaning behind her name, there's probably a lot of facts about Zendaya that you don't know about.

Nothing says “springtime” like the maddening, irregular percussion of a bird’s beak rapping repeatedly against your window.

When she was trying to fly under the radar, Queen Elizabeth II went by the name ‘Sharon.’

A nude swimmer and a phallic-looking fish nearly sunk one of the most recognizable book covers of modern times.

Wondering what to buy in June? You can save on Father's Day gifts like power tools and ties, plus shop discounts at Victoria's Secret and other major retailers.

Not looking a gift horse in the mouth means being thankful for a gift, even if you secretly wished for something better—and it originated long before the invention of cars.

Once a beacon for cost-conscious consumers, McDonald’s has doubled their prices since 2014.

It’s complicated—and there are more questions than answers.

Set in a real-life cafe overlooking the Seine, the painting captures a joyous moment among friends—but the history around this iconic Impressionist work makes it all the richer.

Unlike the CGI-heavy movies of today, Mr. Stay Puft is all practical effects.

There’s actually a simple reason why TSA protocol depends on the airport.

These flicks are guaranteed to rattle your nerves—and are all just a click away on Netflix.

During the Revolutionary War, George Washington approved a plan to kidnap Prince William Henry, a son of King George III.

American dog ticks, blacklegged ticks, and Lone Star ticks can all spread devastating diseases. Here's a map of where these ticks live.

How Living Colour fought their way to the top of the charts—and is still going strong.