Benjamin Smith

How to Prevent Tears While Cutting Onions

Only two things make everyone tear up: the end of Old Yeller and chopping onions. There’s no cure for the dog movie, but we kitchen-tested 4 tricks for beating onions.... READ ON

Say Pleonasm: 9 Common Phrases Longer Than They Need to Be

The word pleonasm describes phrases that use more words than necessary to get across a point. Sometimes a pleonasm is used for effect. Other times it's just redundant. Here are some examples people use all the time. Add your own in the... READ ON

6 Fictional Fighting Styles (and How to Fake Them)

1. Fighting style: Venusian... READ ON

6 Towns That Claim Paul Bunyan as Their Own (and What They Should Be Bragging About Instead)

Everyone knows Paul Bunyan: a man of extraordinary stature who traveled the country with an ox of extraordinary color. Everyone also knows that this folkloric hero is blatantly imaginary. Bunyan is so entrenched in American culture that there are dozens of towns claiming to be his birthplace—an undeniable grab at roadside tourism fame and fortune. While they may not be the homes of giant woodsmen, these towns frequently have real marvels. Town #1: Oscoda,... READ ON

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