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With a few steps, you can be on your way to a free bucket of chicken.

How to Get a Free Fried Chicken Bucket With Your Next KFC Order

Looking for a KFC deal? The chain is giving away free chicken buckets with digital orders at participating locations.

Starbucks Just Made Its Most Popular Secret Menu Drinks Easier to Order

Unlock Starbucks’s secret menu with the app and try one of four new cold drinks.

These tips will make cleaning the ceiling fan easier.

7 Easy Tips For Cleaning Your Ceiling Fan

Tired of fan dust falling everywhere? These ceiling fan cleaning hacks—including natural solutions and smart safety tips—will make the problem easier to deal with.

The Classic Sci-Fi Film That May Have Killed Its Director

Alex Garland, Jonathan Nolan, and the creators of Burning Man are just a few of the people influenced by Andrei Tarkovsky’s 1979 film ‘Stalker’—but the film also has a more unsettling legacy.

Can You Match the Disney Princess to Their Home Country?

Let’s see how well you know where these Disney princesses originated.

A pickleball paddle and ball on a court.

Why Is It Called “Pickleball”?

Forget what you’ve heard about a dog—here’s the real story behind the origins of the name ‘pickleball.’

17 Wild Animal Superlatives

From the fastest and biggest animals to the creatures with the strongest schnoz and the longest leap.

They're so cute, but why are they there in the first place?

The Real Reason Why Weddings Have Flower Girls

Discover everything you need to know about flower girls, including the history behind why this wedding tradition got started in the first place.

15 Places You Can Visit to Celebrate William Shakespeare

From the birthplace of the Bard to a seemingly ordinary stone on a London Street, Shakespeare’s influence on history and culture can be found in unexpected places.

30 Costco Items That Will Save You the Most

Want to know where you’re really saving at Costco? These 15 items deliver the most bang for your buck, from snacks to pantry staples.

'Otter Creek, Mt. Desert' by Frederic Edwin Church.

How Artists Put Acadia National Park on the Map

This stunning slice of Maine remained relatively unknown—until 19th-century artists spread its beauty far and wide.

Not something that the Property Brothers would want to see.

How to Clean Water Stains From Your Ceiling

When it comes to removing water stains from your ceiling, there are a few important things to identify, like what’s causing water to seep through in the first place.

What’s the Kennection? #175

All five answers to the questions below have something in common. Can you figure it out?

Veggies and Green Goddess dressing are a delicious combination.

Why Is It Called “Green Goddess” Dressing?

Yes, it’s green, but eating it may not make you feel like a health goddess.

Non-British knights and dame: Angelina Jolie, Steven Spielberg, and Pelé.

12 Non-British Celebrities Who Have Been Named Honorary Knights and Dames

Those who make significant contributions to the arts and humanitarian causes can be honored as knights and dames—even non-British citizens.

Ulysses Grant Dietz doesn't just write about vampires, though.

Ulysses S. Grant’s Great-Great-Grandson Is Alive—and Writing Erotic Vampire Novels

The 18th president’s descendant had a storied career in museum curation before turning his attention to an affable vampire.

Driving down these routes can be treacherous.

Map: The Most Dangerous Road in Every Country

If you want to have a safe trip, avoid driving on the deadly roads featured on this map of the world.

The giant panda’s comeback shows that conservation works.

25 Species That Have Made Amazing Comebacks

From the world’s tiniest water lily to the second-largest baleen whale, these animals and plants have beaten the odds (with a big assist from dedicated conservationists).

George Michael, Bob Geldof, Bono, Paul McCartney, Freddie Mercury, David Bowie, and Howard Jones gather together for the Live Aid finale at London's Wembley Stadium.

Live Aid: The Complicated History of the World’s Biggest Charity Concert

The 1980s were a busy time for do-gooder musicians like Bob Geldof, who wanted to use his voice to make the world a better place with events like Live Aid. But the concert's legacy is a bit more complicated.

Ford is reaching out to hundreds of thousands of vehicle owners over a safety issue.

Ford Is Recalling Over 850,000 Vehicles Due to a Serious Safety Issue

The carmaker is raising the alarm over a defective part that can lead to accidents.

Why Are the Metal Bars on Some Windows Curved?

Some old-fashioned window guards look like they have a potbelly. Discover the real reason why, as well as the history surrounding these unique grills.

Keeping the lights on in paradise gets pricey.

Which States Will Pay the Most—and the Least—for Electricity This Summer?

Some U.S. states, like Hawaii, may have to deal with higher electricity bills for summer 2025 than others.

Even smarks still have a soft spot for them.

When WWF Wrestling Figures Ruled the ‘80s

When it comes to ‘80s toys, wrestling figures from the WWF (now the WWE) were all the rage. Here‘s what to know about their creation and the big impact they had on pop culture.

10 States That Eat the Most Fast Food

Maryland tops the list of states obsessed with fast food—see how others stack up.