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Discover the history of the flu and its devastating impact on the world, from the deadliest influenza pandemic to today’s vaccines.

Remember all the things you’d do to get a better chance of having a snow day? Here are nine of those superstitions.

Moon rising over Badlands, Death Valley National Park, California.

Unlike other locations, these national parks thrive during the wintertime. Check out these seven, including Joshua Tree and Death Valley.

Bessie Coleman, David Bowie, and Martin Luther King Jr. all have January birthdays.

Some of our favorite figures from history, literature, music, pop culture, and more were born in the first month of the year. Do you share a birthday with one of these famous folks?

While the movies may have missed the mark, their performances are worth watching.

Good luck trying to schedule a meeting for January 0 or February 30.

Driving superstitions include adding loose change to your car

From holding your breath while driving by a graveyard to keeping loose change in your car, here are eight strange driving superstitions.

Some of the most interesting facts about Disney’s ‘The Princess and the Frog’ that will leave you wishing on stars.

Jack (John Ritter) and Janet (Joyce DeWitt) welcomed new roommate, emergency room nurse Terri Alden (Priscilla Barnes) in ‘Three’s Company’

These beloved series, including sitcoms, game shows, dramas, and more, are all turning 50 this year.

Disney’s take on the original “rags-to-riches” story is full of fun facts for fans.

These talented stars have taken home a golden statue, but missed out on recognition for their career-best parts.

Tonya Harding and Nancy Kerrigan during a practice session for the 1994 Winter Olympics

Where there’s competition, there’s sure to be controversy. Here are six scandals throughout Winter Olympics history.

Whether you like bundling up in your coziest gear or are counting the days until spring, you’ll enjoy these facts about winter weather.

Now, as adults, we realize how messed up some of these kids’ stories are.

The continent—yes, Africa is a continent and not a country—is far from a monolith.

Gene Wilder as Willy Wonka and Peter Ostrum as Charlie Bucket in ‘Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory’

Most—if not all—of these films, such as ‘Scarface’ and ‘The Thing,’ are now considered classics.

Winter is here—and if the bad weather catches up with you, you might find these words indispensable.

These common myths continue to spread each winter.

We’re giving you permission to disobey your stodgy old high school English teacher.

These historical practices were once considered good for one’s health, shockingly.

Ever think about just how incredibly old sharks are?

Water is important—that’s not a misconception.

How much water should you really drink a day? Well, it’s complicated.

New Year’s resolutions have a habit of being broken more than any other goals. This year, arm yourself with the best methods for making your resolutions a reality.

The flower moon rising over Van, Turkey in 2021.

Each month’s full moon marks the changing seasons.

LISTS

10 Facts You Should Know About the Flu This Winter

9 Ridiculous—Yet Fun—Snow Day Superstitions Explained

These 7 National Parks Are Stunning in Winter—And Less Crowded

10 Famous Birthdays to Celebrate in January

6 Great Performances in Mediocre Movies

5 Dates You Won't Find on Your Calendar

8 Common Driving Superstitions—And the Strange Reasons We Follow Them

6 Enchanting Facts About ‘The Princess and the Frog’ (Including Tiana’s Inspiration)

13 Iconic TV Shows Turning 50 in 2026, From ‘Family Feud’ to ‘Laverne & Shirley’

7 Magical Facts About ‘Cinderella’—From Deleted Scenes to Its Legacy

7 Actors Who Have Won Oscars, But Not For Their Best Role

6 Scandals That Rocked the Winter Olympics

15 Surprising Facts About Winter Weather

7 Childhood Movies That Were Way Darker Than You Remember

8 Major Things People Often Get Wrong About Africa

10 Fantastic Movies That Critics Got Wrong—And Later Saw a Resurgence

10 Old-Timey Words For Winter Ailments

10 Cold-Weather Misconceptions You’ve Probably Believed Your Whole Life

6 Grammar Rules You Can Totally Break

5 Dangerous Things That Were Once Considered Medicine—From Mummy Consumption to Milk Transfusions

16 Definitely True Facts That Seem More Like Lies

5 Misconceptions About Health and Wellness You Should Stop Falling For

10 Scientifically Proven Ways to Stick to Your New Year’s Resolutions

The History of How Each Month’s Full Moon Got its Name