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A medieval stone gargoyle on the exterior of Germany's Gothic Freiburg Minster.

Long before it described cathedral arches, spooky novels, or head-to-toe black clothing, calling something "Gothic" was a major insult. Here is how Renaissance art critics turned a Germanic tribe’s name into a centuries-long slur.

The beloved actor wanted the part, but a unique casting policy made it impossible for him to get it.

The Prague Astronomical Clock, first installed in 1410.

Ever wonder why we say "o'clock"? Discover the medieval origin of the phrase, how mechanical clocks changed timekeeping, and why the contraction stuck.

The last lines of classic rock songs are some of the most iconic. How well can you remember the tracks from the line alone?

Wake up your mind this Friday with a new entry in our Trivia of the Day series.

The 9to5 movement began among female office workers wanting to reduce sexism and discrimination in the workplace.

The American filmmaker Tim Burton smiles as he adjusts his glasses

Tim Burton's favorite movies include 'The Wicker Man' as well as a stop-motion classic and a 'Dracula' adaptation that received terrible reviews.

At 3,212 feet, Venezuela's Angel Falls is the world's tallest waterfall.

Can you name the 26 countries home to the world’s tallest waterfalls? Test your natural world trivia with our interactive geography quiz!

Mick Jagger wanted the part of Frank-N-Furter in 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show,' but no one could replace Tim Curry, who died on August 26, 2026.

Here's how he practices his craft, why it's so important, and how you can join him!

Enjoy this nostalgia-filled blast from the past with eight ‘80s crafts we miss.

Planning a wedding? Depending on where you tie the knot, the average cost ranges from $17,000 to $57,000. Here’s how wedding prices rank state by state.

1950s sitcoms were packed with rules, but they also brought pure entertainment. How well can you name the shows with just the main characters named?

Frank Sinatra wasn’t always a fan of The Beatles, but one of their songs eventually earned his praise as one of the greatest love songs ever written.

Love trivia? Start your day with a little mental exercise.

The Lady and the Unicorn: Sight Tapestry

From monkeys to ferrets, people kept all kinds of surprising pets in the Middle Ages.

From 1975 to 2025, this album was topping the Billboard charts the same year you received your high school diploma!

Put your memory to the test with these nostalgic senior trivia questions covering classic TV, mid-century music, 1950s–60s pop culture, and retro history.