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The Conflicting Stories Behind The Invention of Rocky Road Ice Cream

Many brands have laid claim to the origin of Rocky Road, but a Kansan cookbook might disprove them all.

How 5 Influential People Responded to False Reports of Their Death

Some people made jokes; one person established the Nobel Prize.

Can you guess which novels are most popular?

Mapped: Every State’s Most-Searched Summer Reads

Want to know what your state is reading this summer? Check out this map of the top-searched books and discover your next page-turner.

Why Are Gas Stations So Close to One Another?

Spot a surplus of pumps in one small area? You're seeing Hotelling's Law in action.

Summer travel doesn't have to be a logistical nightmare.

5 of the Best Summer Travel Hacks We Got From TikTok

These travel hacks from TikTok can make everything from planning to packing for your next summer vacation trip a lot easier.

Can You Solve This Old-Timey Riddle? #45

This riddle dates back to 1959—can you figure out the answer?

Root Beer vs. Birch Beer vs. Sarsaparilla: What’s the Difference?

These beloved sodas may seem similar, but they aren’t one and the same.

There's more to July 4th than just American independence.

8 Other Things That Happened on July 4

Check out eight memorable events—from some notable births to coincidental deaths—that all took place on July 4.

This ‘Garbage and Rats’ Tour Highlights New York City’s Rodent Residents

This Lower Manhattan tour dives into the wild world of rats and the city‘s dirtiest secrets.

The Best Offbeat Museum to Visit in All 50 States

We love museums devoted to art, history, and science as much as the next person—but sometimes, our curiosity demands quirkier territory.

The Man with Bogarts Face 1980 Robert Sacchi Opening Scene

Robert Sacchi, the Man Who Looked Exactly Like Humphrey Bogart

The so-called Bogus Bogie made a career out of his uncanny resemblance to the ‘Casablanca’ star.

Watch out for angry falcons on Acadia National Park’s Precipice Trail.

12 of America’s Most Dangerous Hikes

With their terrifying cliff drop-offs, extreme climates, and flimsy handholds, these hiking trails have caused more than a few close calls.

Definition Detective Quiz #44

We give you an obscure word with four definitions—one correct, three made up. Can you identify the correct one?

Surfers are used to getting mouthfuls of saltwater.

Why Are Oceans Salty?

The salt in the ocean comes from two main sources: rocks on land and vents at the bottom of the sea.

The Detroit Riverfront features an accessible pathway.

The 10 Most Accessible Cities in the U.S.

Accessibility matters—see which cities are setting the standard for inclusive travel.

in H.T. Opsahl's classroom, bad kids faced serious repercussions.

H.T. Opsahl, History’s Worst High School Teacher

In 1924, H.T. Opsahl sentenced disruptive kids to a high-voltage electric chair. Parents were not amused. Discover more about the origins of one of history's worst high school teachers here.

Killer whales are intelligent creatures, and scientists have recently discovered a new behavior among the species.

Orca Whales Seen Giving Each Other Exfoliating Kelp “Massages”

New research suggests orcas may be using kelp to connect with each other and even exfoliate.

Most of us have a sweet tooth on the Fourth of July.

Map Shows the Most Popular Red-White-and-Blue Foods By State

From patriotic pancakes to trifle towers, these are the festive, Fourth of July foods people are Googling.

George Rappleyea and John Scopes (left) instigated the trial in Dayton, Tennessee, where Clarence Darrow and William Jennings Bryan (right) battled over Darwin’s theory of evolution.

10 Surprising Facts About the Scopes Monkey Trial

How a 24-year-old Tennessee teacher, a Bible-thumping prosecutor, and a chimpanzee found themselves at the center of the nation’s most contentious trial a century ago.