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Bruce Springsteen performing with his guitar

From a tribute written by Bob Dylan to "Shutup Springsteen," these seven songs about Bruce Springsteen all pay tribute to the Boss in a wildly different variety of ways.

Eden Gordon


Why do we say “add insult to injury”? Discover the surprising history behind this common phrase, which dates back to Ancient Rome.

Jane Alexander




Jerry Seinfeld with "quiz" label

You'll come away from this quiz knowing a bunch of new iconic jokes. But what makes them funny? The three reigning theories of humor could explain that.

Eden Gordon


















Mentor's guidance of Telemachus in 'The Odyssey' inspired the modern meaning of the word "mentor." This 18th-century illustration shows the pair visiting the nymph Calypso.

The word "mentor" has its roots in Greek mythology. Discover how a loyal friend of Odysseus—and the goddess Athena—gave us the modern term.

Paul Anthony Jones