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Create a Backyard Oasis With This $30 Hammock

The Wise Owl Outfitters hammock is made of parachute-quality nylon and comes in a variety of colors.... READ ON

11 Incredible Stargazing Spots to Visit This Summer

Want to really see stars? The key to really enjoying a dazzling night of stargazing is finding a remote place with little to no light pollution. If you’re in pursuit of incredible stargazing, these destinations are worth the journey.... READ ON

Princess Diana's Wedding Dress to Go On Display at Kensington Palace

Princess Diana's famous royal wedding dress—with its 25-foot train and 10,000 pearls—isn't often seen by the public, but a new exhibition at Kensington Palace promises to change that.... READ ON

15 Surprising Facts About David Tennant

David Tennant became an actor with the goal of starring in 'Doctor Who,' and almost ended up playing Hannibal Lecter.... READ ON

15 Smart Gifts for Administrative Professionals’ Day

Say thanks to your office managers, receptionists, executive assistants, and other administrative professionals with one of these great gifts.... READ ON

How 'Mad' Magazine Changed Comedy Forever

The humor magazine from "The Usual Gang of Idiots" became a pop culture force—and got the FBI pretty upset, too.... READ ON

15 Things You Might Not Know About ‘The Alchemist’

Paulo Coelho's allegorical novel has sold over 65 million copies. What made 'The Alchemist' such a blockbuster?... READ ON

The 25 Highest-Grossing Movies of All Time Worldwide

'Avengers: Endgame' became the first film in cinema history to cross the billion-dollar mark in its opening weekend and brought in $2 billion in record time. But it still had 'Avatar' to deal with.... READ ON

Is It Possible to Burp and Fart at the Same Time?

Some call it a 'furp,' or the passing of air and gas from both ends simultaneously. Can it happen, or has nature forbidden it?... READ ON

A Simple Trick for Keeping Lettuce Fresh

You don't have to put up with the disappointment of brown, slimy greens anymore. Lettuce show you how.... READ ON

The World's Tiniest Reptile Has Disproportionately Large Genitals

'Brookesia nana' males may be less than 1 inch long, but they make up for it by being able to strut around a locker room with enormous reproductive organs.... READ ON

How to Stop a Running Toilet Without Calling a Plumber

A hissing or noisy throne is usually an easy fix if you know what to look for. Here's how to stop a running toilet.... READ ON

Throwback: A Bedeviled History of Satanic Panic

In the 1970s and 1980s, everything from 'The Smurfs' to Ronald McDonald were suspected of being in cahoots with Satan. Silly as it was, it had some devastating real-life consequences.... READ ON

Paleontologists Have Reconstructed a Dinosaur's Butthole

The rear end of a 'Psittacosaurus' fossil was so well-preserved that scientists were able to reconstruct it. It even had a little poop in it.... READ ON

15 Fantastic Buzz Aldrin Quotes

Over the course of his life, Aldrin has learned a lot, and he’s shared his wisdom in a number of books and interviews.... READ ON

The Dead Pigeons That Haunted Richard Nixon's 1973 Inauguration

When entering his second term, Richard Nixon was worried a surplus of pigeon poop would ruin his inauguration. But even in death, these pigeons would have their day.... READ ON

Where's Waldo? On Your Feet, Courtesy of Vans

Fans of the striped world traveler can do some sole-searching with a new line of Where's Waldo? sneakers from Vans.... READ ON

The 10 Most Checked-Out Books at the New York Public Library In 2020

"The city’s most borrowed books reflect the historic challenges that have impacted New Yorkers during 2020," the New York Public Library said in a press release.... READ ON

When Tamagotchi Ruled the 1990s

The digital pocket pet captured the attention of millions of children in Japan and the United States in 1996 and 1997. It was one of the hottest toy crazes of the decade, and now it's the subject of our latest video rewind.... READ ON

This 'Mandalorian' Nerf Gun Can Blast Scum and Villainy

The Amban Phase-pulse Blaster uses standard Nerf Elite foam darts and allows you to take aim at Imperial swine. Suitable for ages 8 to 900.... READ ON

Neil Leifer's 'Boxing' Celebrates 60 Years of Fight Photography

Famed photographer Neil Leifer has been ringside for virtually every major boxing match since 1959, from the career of Muhammad Ali to the rise of current heavyweight champion Tyson Fury.... READ ON

How The Oregon Trail Took Over Computer Labs in the '80s and '90s

In the 1980s and 1990s, computer classrooms across America taught kids about the perils of dysentery and crossing rivers in wagons with 'The Oregon Trail,' an instructive—and rather morbid—text-based adventure game... READ ON

You Can Buy Baby Yoda Space Macarons

The blue macarons gobbled up by The Child in the new season of 'The Mandalorian' are now at Williams Sonoma.... READ ON

Here’s Everything That’s Leaving Netflix in December 2020

December may be a festive time of year, but if your idea of a good time is settling in for another 'The Office' binge-watch, we've some bad news: Your time is running out to stream it.... READ ON

The 11 Best Kitchen Appliances to Give for Christmas

You don't have to fall back on a coffee maker for the kitchen junkie in your life: There are a lot of useful small appliances out there to give as gifts this year. (But we've picked out a nice coffee machine all the same.)... READ ON

Stores That Will Be Closed on Thanksgiving 2020

Here are some of the companies that have decided not to open on Thanksgiving in 2020 so that employees can celebrate Turkey Day with their families and friends.... READ ON

KFC's Fried Chicken-Scented Firelogs Available at Walmart

The environmentally friendly logs give off a comforting scent of KFC's famous seasoning blend when ignited.... READ ON

Most Haunted Roads

What could be scarier than driving down a dark road at night? Driving down one of these dark roads at night. If any of the below roads—compiled by Commercial Truck Trader—pop up on your GPS this spooky season, consider finding an alternate route. ... READ ON

Can You Spot the Nose-Less Jack-o'-Lantern?

Hungarian artist Gergely Dudás specializes in brain-teasing visual puzzles, and his Halloween offering is no exception.... READ ON

Gifts for People Who Work from Home

You probably know a bunch of people working from home. Here are some useful tools and products to help make their lives a little easier.... READ ON

Retro Gaming Gifts

Level up the retro gaming fan on your list with one of these gifts that's sure to conjure up memories of classic pixels.... READ ON

Best Gifts for Gamers

From headsets to hit games, we've got a list of gifts sure to please the gaming fanatic in your life.... READ ON

A Man Cycled From Poo Poo Point, Washington to Pee Pee Creek, Ohio

How far would you go for a cheap joke? One guy cycled 69 miles a day for over a month. But he had reasons beyond a punchline.... READ ON

Light Up Your Kitchen With This Central Perk Neon Sign From 'Friends'

The gang's favorite gathering place has been immortalized in an LED neon light you can hang just about anywhere.... READ ON

'Breaking Bad' Jigsaw Puzzle Features Walter White

You'll be saying Walter White's name—and probably using some choice profanities—as you attempt to put together this 1000-piece puzzle.... READ ON

Cows Poop Corn Kernels, Too

Cows can digest tough materials much better than humans, which is a testament to the near-indestructibility of corn.... READ ON

Scary Podcasts for Halloween

Halloween is just around the corner, and there's no better way to get spooky than by listening to these podcasts, which run the gamut from spine-tingling fiction to bone-chilling true crime.... READ ON

Periodic Table of the Elements Jigsaw Puzzle

The 1000-piece puzzle is fully illustrated and can act as a teaching aid. It's also suitable for framing.... READ ON

Happiest Finnish Words

To celebrate the launch of their new Finnish course, Duolingo partnered with the website Very Finnish Problems to find out which words make the people of Finland happiest.... READ ON

Keep Your Subs Fresh and Dry With the SubSafe Waterproof Container

The BPA-free plastic container keeps your sub sandwich from becoming a soggy mess. It protects personal items, too.... READ ON

This 'Friends' Advent Calendar Will Be There for You

The popular sitcom is getting the Advent calendar treatment, with 25 days of quotes, ornaments, and the Holiday Armadillo.... READ ON

Disney's New Line of Adaptive Halloween Costumes

The costumes and wheelchair accessories feature characters like Cinderella, Buzz Lightyear, and Dash and Violet from 'The Incredibles.'... READ ON

Star Wars Rugs from Ruggable

The Skywalker saga has always been a popular way to decorate homes. Now you can cover your floors in TIE Fighters or Darth Vader.... READ ON

Monitor Your Cat's Health at Home With This Litter Box Sensor

The WeCare Smart Health Monitor fits under any litter box and alerts owners to any changes in a cat's weight or bathroom habits.... READ ON

BIC Break-Resistant Crayons and Colored Pencils for Kids

The stationary company is taking the frustration out of coloring with break-resistant crayons that are also paper-free and won't roll off the table.... READ ON

When VHS Beat Betamax

In this edition of 'Throwback,' we're revisiting the history of the VCR, learning why it took 'E.T.' six years to hit home video, and discovering how Tom Cruise helped change the format forever.... READ ON

Do Some Retro-Inspired Typing With This Wireless Mechanical Keyboard

The Durgod Fusion offers a return to the hefty clickity-click keystrokes of the 1980s. It's also wireless.... READ ON

Baby Yoda Tiki Mugs Are Here

Enjoy your favorite beverage with this beautiful ceramic Baby Yoda tiki mug based on the hit series 'The Mandalorian.'... READ ON

Benedict Cumberbatch Actor Facts

Oscar-nominated actor Benedict Cumberbatch is the subject of lots of fan fiction ... but thinks his name sounds like “a fart in a bath.”... READ ON

ZENY Portable Mini Laundry Washing Machine

The ZENY portable washer hooks up to any standard faucet and makes light work of light loads, leaving you with more clean socks.... READ ON

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