Why is an audio clip called a soundbite? The term dates to the 1970s and compares a short recording to a small bite taken from a larger whole.

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Many states in the U.S. have Chinese and German as their third-most-spoken languages. See which U.S. states speak which languages with this map and data analysis.
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The iconic saxophonist’s influence on jazz music continues to resonate nearly a century after his birth.
One of the most recognizable Viking images may not be as historically accurate as many people assume.
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There’s a very specific reason Americans are told to refrigerate their eggs while Europeans aren’t.
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The '90s had some of the best theme songs, but can you remember them all?
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Paul McCartney's discography is full of heartfelt hits, but he still finds one of his songs particularly emotional to play.
From the Ganges River to the Dead Sea, these natural places have been attracting people looking for healing and transformation for thousands of years.
From 'The Sopranos' to 'The Office,' the 2000s were a formative time for television. How well do you know the stars of its most famous shows? Find out with this quiz.