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Chuck E. Cheese Rolls Out Arcade Spin-Off Aimed at Nostalgic Millennials

Remember Chuck E. Cheese? He’s back with arcades aimed at grown-ups featuring classic games, collectibles, and throwback vibes.

Only a lucky few get to see a view this gorgeous.

Interactive Light Pollution Map Shows the Darkest Skies Near You

If city lights block the stars over your backyard, this map can help you hunt down the darkest skies for epic stargazing.

Bruce Springsteen, Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, and Eurythmics all turned down Live Aid.

10 Artists Who Refused to Play Live Aid

From pop royalty to prog-rock gods, here are the household names who decided against showing up to the July 13, 1985 event.

Can You Guess How These 10 Diseases Were Treated in the 1700s?

In the late 1740s, the theologian John Wesley published ‘Primitive Physick, or, An Easy and Natural Method of Curing Most Diseases.’ Can you guess what treatments he recommended?

Why Is It Called a “Ball Peen Hammer”?

The tool name that’s long been the laughingstock of adolescents has a perfectly sensible explanation.

Personal injury attorneys help keep up a system of legal checks and balances.

12 Secrets of Personal Injury Attorneys

Injured and need help? Here's why you actually want a billboard lawyer—and why you really, really don't want a big settlement.

Mowing your lawn requires a little know-how.

You’re Probably Mowing Your Lawn Wrong

Got a brittle, brown, sad lawn? You’re probably making one of these common mowing mistakes.

Is It Actually Safe to Swim in Lakes?

Swimming in lakes (or any wild water) has its risks. When in doubt, check local advisories and trust your senses. And if the water looks or smells off, you might have better luck sticking to land.

There‘s no need to settle for freezer-burned ice cream.

These Simple Tricks Protect Ice Cream From Freezer Burn

Ice cream season is here—make sure yours stays creamy with these easy tricks.

What’s the Kennection? #174

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

Track Great White Sharks and More With This Interactive Map

OCEARCH's map shows you what sharks are near (or more likely far from) you.

Up in the Air: When ‘Balloon Boy’ Took Flight

In 2009, the world was captivated by a little boy seemingly trapped in a runaway aircraft. As a new Netflix documentary reveals, the truth was a lot stranger.

America‘s favorites are looking pretty fruity.

Map: Top-Trending Ice Cream Flavors in the U.S.

What‘s the scoop on America‘s favorite ice cream flavors du jour? Find out here.

Are your old Beanie Babies worth serious cash? Here's how to tell.

10 of the Most Valuable Beanie Babies That Could Be Hiding in Your Attic

Beanie Babies like the purple Princess Diana bear are sometimes listed for $900,000 on eBay. But how much money are the nostalgic toys really worth?

It's more than just a decorative choice.

Why Do So Many Porches in the South Have Blue Ceilings?

It’s not a coincidence that so many porch ceilings are often painted blue in the South, and the history of why is even more fascinating.

Most firework shows feature an array of different effects.

10 Dazzling Fireworks Effects You Should Know

Many of the fireworks you’re familiar with also have pretty common names. When in doubt, assume a display is named for a flower or animal.

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.