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Turkmenistan’s Gateway to Hell crater

As bizarre as they seem, these natural phenomena across the world are explained by science.

Christmas tree traditions have evolved quite a bit over the centuries.

From ears of corn to live canaries, these old-school trimmings didn’t make the jump to modern times.

Calvin Coolidge, a raccoon

The White House took a special liking to the animal.

The cast of ‘White Christmas’

A quiz to test your cinematic music knowledge! You've seen these holiday movies, but do you recognize the songs?

We have you covered.

Life is bursting with pairs of commonly confused things—we’ll teach you how to tell a bunch of them apart.

People riding bikes down the Pacific Coast Highway

Who says driving has to be boring? These seven drives will fully consume you as you’re heading to your destination.

Hannah Waddingham in ‘Ted Lasso’ season 2 on Apple TV.

You’ve seen the classic holiday movies multiple times. Now it’s time to check out these special TV episodes.

Cup of coffee in a diner

You may or may not have realized the universally used mugs in American diners. There’s actually a surprising history to explain why.

Thanksgiving '97. The day Barney was killed

From Felix the Cat catching fire to the Great Balloon Massacre of 1997, here are the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade's most infamous moments.

Stephen King

Many Stephen King books will take you a good week (or more) to get through—but not these. These are five great reads that you can get through in a weekend.

Thanksgiving turkey dinner

Test your knowledge about the Thanksgiving holiday with this quiz!

An assortment of sanitary products.

There are a lot of myths and misunderstandings about menstruation. But it’s important to parse out what’s true and what’s a lie.

Winter storm in Erie, Pennsylvania

These 10 cities in the United States experience winter like no other.

Snickers

This candy bar salad might be enticing enough to add to your list of sides this Thanksgiving.

Sweet Potato & Kabocha Squash Soup Citrus Cream

Looking for a delicious side to bring for your Thanksgiving festivities? This recipe from the Institute of Culinary Education is exactly what you need.

You know you want a bite.

Pumpkin pie was actually born in Europe—until American colonists claimed it as their own in the late 18th century.

James Stewart and Donna Reed in ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’

There are certain quotes that will always stand out when it comes to classic holiday movies. Can you finish each of them in this quiz?

Protesting is a powerful way to enact change.

History is full of important protests that legitimately effected change.

Mariah Carey and Santa Claus performing during Christmastime

Christmas music is a genre of its own, taking over the radio waves for several months a year. Test your knowledge of these catchy tunes here.

Smiling baby in red outfit leans over man as woman laughs in

A 2025 map visualizes the best—and worst—states to raise a family based on the following factors.

Does anyone actually even like Jell-O salad?

If the Thanksgiving side dish involved mixing mayo and cranberries with gelatin, it should stay in the past. The same goes for pork cake.

Stephen King

How many of these King adaptations have you seen before?

A Thanksgiving dinner table

The experience is more than just where you live, but there are certainly ways to reduce your stress over small space.

Don't fall for these common video game misconceptions.

Video games have been around for many decades—so it’s no surprise a number of myths and rumors have cropped up surrounding them.