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The Time John Steinbeck Dumped His Best Friend Via Snail Mail

In 1938, John Steinbeck broke things off with his best friend by penning an artfully written letter.... READ ON

11 Chilling Facts About Shirley Jackson's The Haunting of Hill House

Shirley Jackson's classic novel 'The Haunting of Hill House' was inspired by real-life paranormal investigators—and so scary her husband was afraid to read it.... READ ON

Watch a Gutenberg Printing Press in Action

In a video, the Crandall Printing Museum demonstrates how the world's only functional Gutenberg printing press actually operated.... READ ON

Women Horror Writers You Need to Read

Women have written some of the most blood-curdlingly scary stories of all time, but they haven’t always gotten the credit they deserve. Explore some delightfully spooky Halloween reading from 11 masters of horror literature.... READ ON

Pizza has helped prevent several crimes: In 2008 when a pizza delivery man in Florida was confronted by robbers, he threw the hot pizza he was delivering at them and escaped harm. (It's also pretty delicious.)... READ ON

12 Brilliant Gifts for the Film Buff in Your Life

From addictive trivia games to giant screens, here are 12 brilliant gift ideas for movie lovers who know their stuff.... READ ON

Read What Happens When a Robot Writes an Episode of Friends

With the help of a recurrent neural network, cartoonist Andy Pandy generated a series of brand-new 'Friends' scripts that are sure to delight fans of the classic sitcom. ... READ ON

10 Spooky Commercials Starring Vincent Price

Full of haunted mansions and terrifying puns, these commercials use Price's horror pedigree to sell everything from wine coolers to antique furniture.... READ ON

3 Delicious Mac and Cheese Dishes You Need to Try

Love macaroni and cheese? Try these three creative recipes, courtesy of Chef Frank Proto from the Institute of Culinary Education.... READ ON

Game of Thrones Spoiler App Ruins the Show For Your Enemies

If you hold more grudges than Arya Stark, Spoiled.io is an ingenious way to get back at your 'Game of Thrones'-loving enemies.... READ ON

15 Delicious Facts About Doughnuts

7. The French used to call their doughnuts "nun's farts." Oddly, that doesn't make them sound any less tasty.... READ ON

15 Amazing Facts About 15 Birds

In honor of Bird Day, here are a flutter of facts about everything from brilliantly colored hummingbirds to farting thrushes.... READ ON

Canned Pumpkin Isn’t Actually Pumpkin

Cans of pumpkin puree are actually a range of squashes.... READ ON

15 U.S. Town and City Names With Unusual Backstories

While many towns in the U.S. were named after historical figures or nearby topographical phenomena, some monikers have origin stories that are a little more unusual.... READ ON

12 Screwball Facts About Frank Capra

He had a degree in chemical engineering, popularized the word "doodle," and tried to steal another director's Oscar.... READ ON

11 Fun Facts About A Fish Called Wanda

One joke was so funny, an audience member literally laughed himself to death.... READ ON

Why Can Parrots Talk?

Parrots can learn how to say hundreds of words—and even know what some of them mean.... READ ON

A Florida Brewery Created Edible Six-Pack Rings to Protect Marine Animals

Made of barley and wheat, they're safe for animals and humans to ingest.... READ ON

Watch Boris Karloff's 1966 Coffee Commercial

The horror icon, who was born 130 years ago today, definitely had a sense of humor.... READ ON

Your 10 Favorite Horror Directors’ Favorite Horror Movies

Looking to put together the perfect Halloween movie marathon? Listen to the experts.... READ ON

13 Fantastic Museums You Can Visit for Free on Saturday

Get excited for Museum Day Live!... READ ON

12 Fascinating Facts About Charlie Chaplin’s The Gold Rush

The legendary filmmaker hired hundreds of extras, trekked miles through the snow, and ate an uncomfortable amount of licorice to make his 1925 masterpiece.... READ ON

Here's How Much Space $1500 Per Month Gets You in 30 Cities

Rent Cafe created a nifty infographic to show just how far your rent goes in 30 major cities across the United States.... READ ON

11 Fast-Talking Facts About 'His Girl Friday'

Howard Hawks' beloved film is at once a newsroom drama, a crime story, a romantic comedy, and one of the most beloved screwball comedies of all time.... READ ON

14 Toe-Tapping Facts About Fred Astaire

“Can’t Act. Slightly Bald. Also Dances.”... READ ON

How the Queen Became the Most Powerful Piece in Chess

The queen was once one of the weakest pieces on the board, and now she's the most powerful. Turns out there might be a historical reason for that.... READ ON

People Like Sharks More When They Swim to Upbeat Music

New research indicates that the ominous music that often accompanies footage of sharks leaves viewers with a negative impression of these great big fish—and that this effect is lessened when upbeat music is played instead.... READ ON

Too Much Tea Could Send You to an Asylum In The 19th Century

Records from a Scottish insane asylum indicate that one woman was admitted to the facility in 1848 partly due to her "abuse of tea."... READ ON

The Origins of Charles Darwin’s Strangest Discoveries

New studies revelead the identity of some of Darwin's discoveries—the descriptions of which have long baffled scientists... READ ON

The Sarcastic Jokes Found on Roman Bullets

Ancient Greek and Roman soldiers used football-shaped lead bullets as ammunition for their slingshots. These projectiles could wreak havoc on their targets, but the soldiers weren't content to merely wound their enemies. They also taunted them by inscribing insults and sarcastic jokes on their bullets.... READ ON

How Victor Lustig Sold The Eiffel Tower

Victor Lustig was one of the 20th century's greatest con artists, and the crown jewel of his many ploys was selling the Eiffel Tower to unsuspecting scrap iron dealers—twice. Hit play for Lustig's Ten Commandments for aspiring con men.... READ ON

The Great Astronomy Hoax of 1835

The Psychological Benefits of Having a Childhood Best Friend

New research suggests that having a best friend throughout childhood can have lasting psychological benefits and improve one's coping abilities in later life. (And you thought all you got out of it was that rusty old BFF necklace.)... READ ON

Guy Beringer, the Genius Who Invented Brunch

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10 Game-Changing Hispanic Scientists You Didn’t Learn About In School

From groundbreaking biologists and physicists to innovators in the fields of medicine, botany, and more, here are 10 great minds you probably didn't learn about in school.... READ ON

The 15 Highest-Paying Jobs That Require Only a Bachelor’s Degree

Business Insider has created a list of the highest-paying jobs that require only a bachelor’s degree.... READ ON

In Japan, You Can Sip Classy Cocktails in a Ball Pit

The Ball Pool Bar Dive is a wall-to-wall ball pit bar.... READ ON

New Wind Turbine Harnesses the Power of Typhoons

The design aims to employ the often-damaging energy that comes with powerful tropical storms.... READ ON

Vegans Petition to Rename Non-Dairy Cheese "Gary"

Can we offer anyone a grilled Gary sandwich?... READ ON

Collector Buys Christian Bale’s Batsuit for $250,000

An anonymous private collector recently purchased Christian Bale's Batsuit at an auction held by The Prop Store.... READ ON

68 Percent of People Feel They Don't Get Enough Rest, Report Finds

A recent survey of more than 18,000 people from 134 countries found that 68 percent of people feel they don’t get enough rest.... READ ON

Dogs Learn to Ignore Bad Instructions Faster Than Humans

When it comes to distinguishing useful instructions from pointless ones, dogs are faster learners than human children.... READ ON

John Malkovich Reinterprets Dale Cooper and Other David Lynch Characters

“Playing Lynch” is an experimental meditation on Lynch’s films and television shows.... READ ON

92 Percent of the Global Population Is Exposed to Dangerous Air Pollution

Nearly 12 percent of all global deaths in 2012 alone could be linked to indoor and outdoor air pollution.... READ ON

RIP: BlackBerry Will No Longer Make New Phones

Like rotary dials, landlines, and flip phones, the once-beloved brand of smartphone has become a technological relic.... READ ON

For Every Chiapas Coffee Sold This Thursday, Starbucks Will Donate a Tree

The National Coffee Day promotion is part of the company's commitment to help wipe out coffee rust—a fungus threatening coffee trees in Latin America.... READ ON

'A Midsummer Night's Dream' Is Currently the Most Performed Shakespeare Play

'A Midsummer Night's Dream' is the most frequently performed Shakespeare work since 2011.... READ ON

Archaeologists Excavate 200-Year-Old Manchester Pub

The find included several intact bottles of brandy.... READ ON

Wondering Whether It's Cheaper to Fly or Drive? Check Out This Website

TravelMath helps travelers calculate the relative expenses of driving or flying to their destinations.... READ ON

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