Nitya Rao

Joined: Jan 8, 2026

Nitya Rao is a writer and editor covering pop culture, lifestyle trends, and the unexpected facts hiding in plain sight. She’s previously written for Seventeen, Glossy, and The Pioneer Woman, covering everything from entertainment news to food and shopping trends. When she’s not chasing the next great story, she’s probably in the hot room practicing yoga or trying new foods.

Patrick Dempsey and Kate Walsh in a crossover episode of 'Private Practice.'

Designer Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel, wearing her signature pearls and jeweled pillbox hat, photographed by Cecil Beaton in 1953.

Discover the most and least pet-friendly cities in America based on WalletHub’s latest study comparing veterinary costs, dog parks, and pet-friendly rentals.

L to R: Matt Damon is Odysseus and Zendaya is Athena in 'The Odyssey.'

Find out which Greek mythology movies earned the highest Tomatometer ratings, from 'Orpheus' and 'Hercules' to Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey.'

Discover the specific food Anthony Bourdain ate on a trip to France that ignited his lifelong obsession with food and cooking.

From Gilmore Girls to Parks and Rec, test your knowledge of 2000s TV shows based on their fictional towns with our trivia quiz.

English film director Alfred Hitchcock eats al fresco during his time at Warner Bros., circa 1955.

Alfred Hitchcock helped popularize the modern mimosa. Discover how the famous director became unexpectedly connected to the brunch cocktail.

Discover the heartbreaking story behind Sharon Tate's final words, as court transcripts revealed her desperate plea for her unborn son.

Test your knowledge with the best August trivia questions! Discover fun facts about history, science, and late-summer pop culture.

Looking for the best U.S. city to work from a coffee shop? Discover where fast Wi-Fi, affordable lattes, and abundant cafés make remote work easy.

The cast of 'I Love Lucy' sits in a convertible with a backdrop of a suspension bridge behind them in an episode titled 'California, Here We Come!'

Test your small-screen knowledge with 100 TV trivia questions! From classic sitcoms to streaming hits, see if all that couch time was actually research.

Why do people pack garlic, sit on suitcases, or avoid Friday flights? Discover the strange history and folklore behind eight travel superstitions from around the world.

Boost your Wordle win streak with these top 5-letter words ending in ‘E’. Discover the best starting words, high-vowel picks, and previous solutions to avoid repeats.

Nelson Mandela revisiting the cell at Robben Island prison where he was jailed for 27 years.

Nelson Mandela spent 27 years imprisoned, but his letters reveal a man who held on to hope, humor, and an unwavering belief in justice.

Nitya Rao

Joined: Jan 8, 2026

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