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Arnold Schwarzenegger did all of his own stunts, as the filmmakers were unable to find a body double who could match the actor's size.

On October 25, 1993, late-night viewers caught a glimpse of the future of talk television when ‘The Jon Stewart Show’ premiered on MTV.

Along with Mercury in retrograde, the full moon is a pretty popular scapegoat for bad luck and bizarre behavior. Is it warranted?

Discover fascinating geography facts that will warp your sense of the world, from Alaska being both easternmost and westernmost state to France having the most time zones.

Want to add some old-timey charm to your Valentine’s Day? From ‘bughouse’ to ‘zippy,’ learn about romantic terms from eras past to surprise and delight your loved one.

Are frogs and toads really that different? Get the facts on their appearance, habitats, and breeding habits and learn how to tell them apart.

Blue pigmentation doesn't exist in the plant kingdom, but blueberries have found a unique way around this.

Get to know the brilliant African American innovators who brought you blood banks, personal computers, dry cleaning, and more.

Discover 20 amazing facts about giraffes, from their sprinting speed to their unique sleeping habits.

Pepsi-Cola was named for two ingredients that it doesn't (and possibly never did) contain.

Here are dozens of words starting with 'A' that have never been the Wordle solution (yet).

Weirdly enough, it's the same guy who gave Snoopy the opening to his epically bad novel.

Discover the hidden rivers buried beneath cities around the world. From Moscow to Tokyo, explore the history and modern efforts to reopen these forgotten waterways.

Uncover the intriguing history of how the seasons got their names and the meanings behind them.

Discover the most iconic slang from the 1960s and how it shaped modern language. From 'flower power' to 'groovy,' these terms are the linguistic legacy of the decade.

The Silent Generation may not be as flashy a group as Millennials, but they wield a surprising amount of influence over our culture.

All Chinese New Year celebrations are celebrations of the Lunar New Year, but not all Lunar New Year celebrations are traditionally Chinese.

Valentine's Day means chalky candy hearts with a lot to say. But what's the history behind these very loud little candies?

Feel like you’re spending too much on groceries? You’re not alone. Learn about the average household spending on groceries in the U.S. and how to stretch your budget.

Explore the role of these weather systems in transporting moisture from the tropics and spreading it worldwide.