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Women like Flora MacDonald, Anne Mackintosh, Isabella MacDuff, and more made their mark on Scottish history.

In 1989, the HBO anthology series 'Tales From the Crypt' resurrected a killer idea: a homicidal Kris Kringle.

Prunes—the shiny, sweet dried fruits—are both exploited and ridiculed for their laxative properties. But do they really make you poop?

Utah's state and national parks dominate the list of America's best stargazing locations.

YouTube has countless cozy fireplace videos. But how many of them boast 100 fun facts?

The Great Lakes are being overrun by jacked goldfish. Scientists are worried they could cause long-term damage to the ecosystem.

Whether they carried salt, incense, or tea, traders on these eight historic roads helped make the world as we know it.

Frank Frazetta redefined fantasy in the 20th century, one gloriously violent painting at a time.

From creepy, kooky family hits to indie success stories, Netflix has an impressive selection of comedies.

Sales of the ATOMIK vodka-like spirit support Ukraine’s recovery from the world’s worst nuclear disaster and from the current war.

Frankincense and myrrh are a fragrant part of traditional Christmas celebrations, but what exactly are these pebble-like perfumes?

The Middle-earth author spent some imaginary time in the North Pole for an audience of just four people: his children.

Some children love meeting Santa. Others believe they're meeting the devil himself. Why?

In the 1960s, one in 35 movies featured someone getting sucked into quicksand.

If you're tired of eating Doritos from a bag, you can now sip the iconic flavor from a cocktail glass.

The top-notch creative team for the Paddington musical includes McFly's Tom Fletcher and 'Nell Gwynn' playwright Jessica Swale.

Don't let the name fool you: Urinal cakes are most definitely not meant to be eaten. So what are they, and what do they do?

Timothée Chalamet contains multitudes, from his rapper alter-ego to an obsession with 'The Office.'

British pubs names like the Red Lion, the Crown, and the Royal Oak offer a window into the country’s history.

They might be called “Jersey barriers,” but they weren’t born in the Garden State.