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From “xenon” to “xyst,” here are interesting and unusual words that start with the letter "X"—and what they actually mean.

Airplane cabin lights aren’t dimmed just for comfort. Here’s how the practice helps passengers, crew, and pilots stay safer during flights.

The Mayor of Flavortown has spoken: these are the most irresistible Chinese restaurants in America!

If you’ve seen an image like this one of flying animals on your timeline recently, you’ve officially consumed AI "slop."

The slang term “slop” is increasingly used online to describe low-quality content. Here’s what it means and where it came from.

Kids in the '90s were begging to have these top school supplies during back-to-school shopping.

Anne Frank, Martin Luther King Jr and Barbara Walters

Discover surprising historical figures born in the same year, from Anne Frank and Martin Luther King Jr. to Marilyn Monroe and Queen Elizabeth II.

Salary and wage gap concept. Gender symbols and money.

How much less is a woman typically making compared to a man in the United States? The percentages vary widely depending on the state you live in.

The usual coffee giants are here, but a few countries are a latte harder to guess.

Person in bed with head in hands in the background, with clock in foreground

From rubbing dormouse fat on the feet to drinking morphine, these old insomnia cures may have done more harm than good.

Residents here commonly reach their 90s in good health, supported by a few consistent habits.

'The Last Supper' painting from 1842 in Gårslev church.

Uncover secrets of Leonardo da Vinci's painting 'The Last Supper' that you've likely missed, including geometric illusions and a hidden musical score.

Mick Jagger of the Rolling Stones at Altamont

The Altamont Speedway Free Festival was the conclusion to the Rolling Stones' 1969 tour. It was also marred by tragedy and irresponsibility.

While some Disney Easter Eggs are thrown in just for fun, others require a lot of knowledge of Disney history and theming to truly appreciate.

Many movies get sequels, but not all of them need to. Just how well do you remember some of the sequels to fan-favorite movies?

Abercrombie & Fitch (A&F) clothing retail store

Love it or hate it, Abercrombie’s nostalgic signature scent has stuck with us all these years — but why?

The remote town of Longyearbyen in Svalbard, Norway, relies on 24/7 streetlights during its months-long winter polar night.

Discover five of the darkest, cloudiest places on Earth where people actually live, from Arctic towns with 65 days of night to a desert megacity in the mist.

For years, sometimes decades, victims remained conscious but completely unable to move, trapped like living statues.

The Midtown Atlanta skyline reflected in the lake at Piedmont Park on a sunny summer day, with geese swimming in the foreground.

WalletHub ranked the best U.S. summer travel destinations for 2026 based on factors like affordability, safety, weather, and attractions. See which cities topped the list.

This phrase was originally used to make fun of someone trying to do the impossible.

The Tollund Man, a 2,400-year-old Iron Age bog body preserved in peat in Denmark’s Silkeborg Museum.

Across the globe, museums are home to some truly unsettling artifacts, including bog bodies, haunted dolls, and centuries-old mummified remains.

Joyce DeWitt (Janet), Suzanne Somers (Chrissy), John Ritter (Jack) in ‘Three’s Company’

The 1970s had some great sitcoms, but how well do you remember them? Can you name the titles based on just the main character?

Darth Vader and Luke Skywalker in 'The Empire Strikes Back' (1980).

From Blade Runner to Aliens, here are the sci-fi movies that defined every year of the 1980s.

The unusual symptoms spread across multiple communities, shut down schools, and lasted for months.

From Kid Cuisine Pizza Painters to Lean Pockets, these discontinued TV dinners defined the microwave era and changed quick-meal culture.

15 Exceptional X-Words to Expand Your Vocabulary

Why Do Planes Dim the Lights During Takeoff and Landing?

The 5 Best Chinese Restaurants in the U.S., According to Guy Fieri

What Is "Slop"? The Internet Slang Term, Explained

10 School Supplies Every Kid Wanted in the '90s

12 Historical Figures Born the Same Year (Who Feel Like They Weren't)

The U.S. Gender Pay Gap, Mapped By State

Quiz: Can You Name the World’s Top Coffee-Producing Countries in Under 5 Minutes?

7 Bizarre Bits of Insomnia Advice From History

5 Longevity Secrets From the "Island Where People Forget to Die"

6 Secret Symbols in 'The Last Supper' Hiding in Plain Sight

5 Facts About Altamont, the Disastrous Concert That Ended '60s Idealism

10 of the Most Clever Disney Easter Eggs You Probably Missed

Quiz: Can You Name These Forgotten Movie Sequels?

The Distinct Smell of Abercrombie & Fitch in the 2000s, Explained

5 of the Darkest Places People Actually Call Home

The Mysterious 20th-Century Disease That Left People Frozen Inside Their Own Bodies

Planning a Summer Trip? These Are the Best Travel Destinations for 2026, Ranked

“Pull Yourself Up by Your Bootstraps” Didn’t Originally Mean What You Think

10 of the Creepiest Things Ever Displayed in Museums

Quiz: Can You Name the ‘70s Sitcom By Its Main Character?

The Best Sci-Fi Movie From Every Year in the 1980s

The Strange Months-Long Laughing Epidemic of 1962 No One Could Stop

7 Discontinued TV Dinners That Defined the Microwave Era