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Some food names are less than forthcoming about what they really are. (We’re looking at you, Grape-Nuts.)

Bees demonstrate a surprising understanding of needing a helping hand to tackle obstacles.

Looking for an easy, delicious ramp recipe? This fish dish will make the most of the elusive allium.

Corpses are less scary than you think.

If you think 'Wi-Fi' stands for 'wireless fidelity,' you should read this.

In researching his latest book, ‘The Year of Living Constitutionally,’ author A.J. Jacobs came across some bizarre suggestions floated by members of the Constitutional Convention for the new United States government.

D-Day occurred on June 6, 1944, and kicked off the Battle of Normandy. Though it was a success, General Eisenhower was preparing for the worst.

In 2024, Mother's Day is on Sunday, May 12.

If you thought your cast iron skillet was a kitchen staple before, then this viral hack will show you just how irreplaceable the tool truly is.

Having an intrusive thought doesn’t mean you have OCD. Let’s break down some myths about obsessive compulsive disorder.

The phrase has evolved somewhat since its first uses—and its origin is something of a mystery.

Asking a police officer “do you drink?” in the 1970s had nothing to do with grabbing a beer at a nearby bar.

The phenomenon also known as “the Sunday Night Blues” can be daunting—but there are ways you can fight back.

Millennial women across the United States will remember rushing to their mailboxes after school to grab the hottest catalog of the ‘90s: dELiA*s.

The origins of the phrase 'missionary position' involve Alfred Kinsey, some shoddy research, and zero actual missionaries.

Owning a cat or dog can cost a lot of money. And inflation isn't the only reason vet bills have gotten so expensive.

Previously, a study suggested that the king of the dinosaurs was as intelligent as a primate. New data hints that this may not have been the case.

Where you teach can make a huge difference in how much you earn.

Here's how one transcription of Sojourner Truth's 1851 speech fabricated her most famous quote.

If you want to make your money stretch this month, consider waiting for Memorial Days sales on big-ticket items like outdoor furniture and appliances.