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Where the phrase came from and what it really means.

From 'Other Mommy' to 'Victorian Psycho,' this fall's book-to-screen adaptations skew towards the unhinged and the uncomfortable.

The Mercator map, which most of us grew up with, makes Africa look smaller and Greenland much larger than they are—but that's just the tip of the iceberg.

The Aloha State held onto the top spot as America's happiest state.

WalletHub’s 2026 study ranked all 50 U.S. states on happiness using metrics like depression rates, work hours, and community safety. Here is where every state landed.

At the very end of another musician's recording session, Otis Redding was given a chance to try out the mic. He took it.

Harold Sakata and Gert Frobe on the set of ‘Goldfinger.’

The villains from movies of the '60s were some of the best. Can you name them all?

US newspapers headline 12 September, 2001

"America has changed forever..."

"My biggest regret is not..."

The bar in an old medieval inn or tavern

Medieval taverns served much more than ale, with hearty everyday foods making up most of the menu.

From rewinding VHS tapes to waiting for songs on the radio, the internet quietly wiped out these nostalgic daily experiences.

These toys were found through excavation reports, museum catalogue records, and the margins of one very expensive book.

Man playing a game at a fairground in the early 1900s

Most people believe the phrase "close, but no cigar" comes from a fairground tradition, but a paper trail reveals something stranger.

Which breed is the top dog in your home state?

Discover the most popular dog breed in every U.S. state based on new data from Trusted Housesitters, plus the rare breeds house sitters want to care for most.

Otis Redding performing at the Monterey International Pop Festival.

Otis Redding's "(Sittin’ on) The Dock of the Bay" was inspired in part by the Beatles' "Sgt. Pepper's" and became his biggest hit.

These were the stories making front-page news in the U.S. the year you came into the world.

Some of these nostalgic sounds include compressed air, Velcro, and a newscast your school got paid to show you.

Buddy Holly wasn’t the one who changed the spelling in the first place.

Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman in Practical Magic / Alice Hoffman

The idea for 'Practical Magic' came to Alice Hoffman easily—almost, one could say, like magic. Here's the story of how Hoffman came up with the bestselling book and its sequels.

Bruce Springsteen and Frank Sinatra at Frank Sinatra's 80 Birthday

When asked what song he'd pick if he could only listen to one for the rest of his life, The Boss chose this Frank Sinatra tune—but he's also expressed admiration for The Beatles, Marvin Gaye, and many other artists.

Are you a 'Star Trek' fan? How many lines can you remember from individual characters? We've got a quiz for that.

William Shatner as Captain Kirk in ‘Star Trek: The Original Series’

The popularized phrase supposedly comes from ‘Star Trek,’ but was it actually ever said in original series?

Disney fans don’t mess around when it comes to their favorite movies. Where does your state land when it comes to the classics? Check out this map.

These five places offer a mix of crisp fall weather, seasonal festivities, access to nature, and small-town charm. Here are the five best spots in the U.S. to visit in autumn.

Giant Polar Bear Is Floated Down The Thames

The Tower of London was once home to lions, tigers, baboons, and yes—a polar bear whose presence caused city officials a fair amount of grief.

Why Do We Say “Copy That”?

'Carrie,' 'Verity,' and More Thrilling Book-to-Screen Adaptations Perfect for Fall 2026

5 Things the Mercator Map Gets Wrong

The Happiest—And Least Happy—States in 2026, Ranked

The Chance Studio Recording That Launched Otis Redding’s Career

Quiz: Only True ’60s Movie Experts Can Name the Film From the Villain

What American Newspaper Front Pages Looked Like on September 12, 2001

Leonardo DiCaprio’s Favorite Leonardo DiCaprio Film—and His Biggest Career Regret

What Did People Really Eat in Medieval Taverns?

5 Experiences the Internet Quietly Made Obsolete

10 Common Children’s Toys in the Middle Ages

Why Do We Say “Close, But No Cigar”?

The Most Popular Dog Breed in Every State, Mapped

The Beatles Album That Helped Inspire Otis Redding's Biggest Hit

The Biggest News Headline the Year You Were Born

11 Sounds That Defined Back-to-School Season in the ‘90s

The Surprising Reason Buddy Holly Changed the Spelling of His Last Name

The Surprisingly Easy Way the Story of 'Practical Magic' Came to Author Alice Hoffman

Bruce Springsteen's Favorite Song Is a Frank Sinatra Classic

Quiz: Only True ‘Star Trek’ Fans Can Name the Character From One Quote

Did Captain Kirk Ever Actually Say “Beam Me Up, Scotty” in ‘Star Trek’?

Every State’s Favorite Classic Disney Movie, Mapped

The 5 Best Places in the U.S. For a Cozy Fall Getaway, Ranked

The Polar Bear Once Kept at the Tower of London