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The hand of a smoking woman with a cigarette taps the ash into an ashtray.

Utah has the least number of smokers, but which state has the most?

Frida Kahlo's letters to her friends and lovers, sometimes sealed with a lipstick kiss, display both the artist's vulnerability and her precision.

These 1980s summer blockbusters remain just as entertaining decades later.

The phrase "put a sock in it" has been telling people to quiet down for more than a century. Here's the most likely story behind the expression.

Elton John has had some major hits, but how well do you remember them? Can you name them from one random lyric?

Step aside, Rhaenyra and Daemon. These historical succession conflicts take the cake.

The famous artists met in 1922 and engaged in an on-again, off-again relationship.

You might be surprised to learn which locations across the country are enjoying the most beer.

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

Fireworks for the feast of Rome's Patron Saints Peter and Paul

Accidents, the search for immortality, and war may have all played roles in the development of these aerial attractions. Here's how the word "fireworks" came to be.

From Bruce Springsteen to James Brown, expect to hear these at your holiday barbecue.

Take a trip down memory lane with these nostalgic scents this Fourth Of July.

From American history and geography to patriotic symbols and famous landmarks, see how many of these classic U.S. trivia questions you can answer correctly.

"I have noticed that nothing I have never said ever did me any harm."

Declaration of Independence being signed

From secret messages to the Liberty Bell, some of what you might believe about July 4, 1776 and the Declaration of Independence may be entirely incorrect.

Planning an Independence Day cookout? We’ve rounded up five legendary, Fieri-vetted hot dog spots across the U.S. that deserve a spot on your road trip bucket list.

Guns And Roses (Duff McCagan, Slash, Axl Rose, Izzy Stradlin, Steven Adler) at the UIC Pavillion in

The mega-hit "Sweet Child O' Mine" was essentially the product of Slash "messing around."

The American flag has always been red, white, and blue—but those colors have a deeper history that dates back to the nation's colonial past.

Lauren Bacall, Humphrey Bogart in 'Key Largo'

Humphrey Bogart married Lauren Bacall when he was 44 and she was 19. The pair were together until Bogart's death, and on his deathbed, he had one final thing to say to her.

Happy July 4! Just how well do you remember patriotic songs? We've got a quiz for that!

There's going to be one particular Bruce Springsteen song on your mind right now, but how well do you know the rest of his tracks? Can you name them with just one lyric?

East Dublin, Georgia Hosts Annual "Redneck Games"

Americans have come up with a variety of interesting and unexpected ways to celebrate the Fourth of July over the last 250 years!

The pyrotechnicians are going above and beyond this year for a fireworks show (potentially) near you!

Silhouette of a reading of the Declaration of Independence against blue sky

Some of the Founding Fathers spread misinformation and owned slaves. Here are five false beliefs you might have about the likes of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, and Benjamin Franklin.

See the States With the Most—And Least—Cigarette Smokers, Mapped

Frida Kahlo's Handwritten Notes Reveal a Different Side of the Artist

7 Summer Blockbusters From the 1980s That Still Hold Up

Why Do We Say "Put a Sock in It"?

Quiz: How Fast Can You Name the Elton John Song From One Lyric?

6 Real Succession Crises More Chaotic Than ‘House of the Dragon’

10 Surprising Facts About Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera’s Turbulent Love Story

The States That Drink the Most—And Least—Beer, Mapped and Ranked

Put Your Trivia Skills to the Test With Ken Jennings’s Latest Kennections Quiz

Where the Word "Fireworks" Comes From

10 Classic Rock Songs That Became Fourth Of July Staples

7 Smells That Defined Fourth Of July in the 1980s

Can You Answer These Basic U.S. Trivia Questions This Fourth of July?

Why Calvin Coolidge Was Called "Silent Cal"—and How He Earned the Nickname

7 Common Misconceptions About the Fourth of July

5 of the Best Hot Dog Spots in America, According to Guy Fieri

The Guns N’ Roses Hit That Was Written in Just 5 Minutes

Why Is the U.S. Flag Red, White, and Blue?

Humphrey Bogart’s Emotional Last Words to Lauren Bacall

Quiz: Can You Name the Patriotic Song From One Lyric in Time for July Fourth?

Quiz: Only True Rock Fans Can Name the Bruce Springsteen Song From One Lyric

13 of the Most Unusual Fourth of July Traditions in U.S. History

10 Best Places in the U.S. to Watch Fourth of July Fireworks, Ranked

5 Misconceptions About the Founding Fathers