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The timing of the holiday provides the perfect excuse to go shopping. Here’s why Labor Day sales have become so popular.

Find out which type of French fry is the favorite in every state, from straight and seasoned to curly, shoestring, crinkle cut, and waffle.

You love Queen, but how well do you know the songs? We're giving you three words from a track to see if you can figure it out.

Handing over hundred-dollar bills in front of suburban house

Over four decades, the data shows that median housing prices have risen more rapidly than median household annual incomes.

Close-up shot of hand holding a queen and king during poker game

From "across the board" to "hedge your bets," these phrases have their roots in blackjack, horse racing, and more.

These three Queen songs reveal something deeply personal about Mercury’s heart.

Professional tennis player Carlos Alcaraz during his first-round match at the 2026 US Open.

Why do tennis players grunt so loudly on court? From a stroke power boost to "sound masking" and controversial rulebook loopholes, here is the science behind match-point moans.

Test your Beatles knowledge with this fast-paced Sporcle quiz. Type single words to unlock all 225 song titles before the 10-minute timer hits zero!

A week-by-week look at when peak fall foliage is expected to arrive across the U.S. in 2026.

English Army Detachment Releasing Pigeon

These brave animals earned medals and recognition for their heroic actions on the battlefield and beyond.

Gloria Steinem is the face of feminism and the reason it's cool to put your glasses on over your hair.

Gloria Steinem was so much more than the world’s most famous feminist.

Is lychee pronounced "lie-chee" or "lee-chee"? Learn why both pronunciations are correct and how the fruit’s Chinese origins shaped the word in English.

Yellow butterfly on purple flower against green background

Butterflies have long been connected to transformation, while yellow tends to be linked to happiness. The spiritual meaning of a yellow butterfly combines both these things.

Which of these cost-effective Mediterranean destinations would you choose to live in?

Minnesota State Fair's busy midway area at dusk.

A new study ranked the best state fairs in the U.S. based on visitor ratings, ticket prices, and social media buzz. See where your favorite fair lands.

Japan's signing of the Instrument of Surrender officially ended World War II, but its effects were felt years later.

Where does your state fall on the soup map?

Discover the most popular soup in every U.S. state, based on data analyzing regional preferences from matzah ball to French onion.

Mike Myers and Dana Carvey in their ’Wayne’s World’ characters

The best friend in a movie is always important. How well do you remember them?

Find out which Keanu Reeves movies made the cut as his favorites and which ones he disliked.

Covers of R.L. Stine Goosebumps, Animorphs, The Saddle Club books

Inescapable at the Scholastic book fair, most of these are out of print now. From 'Animorphs' to Wishbone and 'Sweet Valley Twins,' these nostalgic books are a walk down memory lane.

Beach Boys mastermind Brian Wilson often wrote and produced songs for other artists, from Jan and Dean's "Surf City" to Glen Campbell's "Guess I'm Dumb."