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Spirit Halloween wants to dominate the holiday season.

The pop-up Halloween giant is hoping to become a force in the Christmas market.

A farrier holding a horse’s newly shod hoof.

There are many reasons why horses might need shoes. There’s pretty much only one reason why cows don’t.

We give you an obscure word with four definitions—one correct, three made up. Can you identify the correct one?

Beryl, Helene, Milton—recent hurricane monikers aren’t exactly the most popular girls’ and boys’ names.

The vampire comedy was actor Jim Carrey’s first starring film role.

Movie theater popcorn really does taste different than the stuff you make at home. Here’s why.

Costco shoppers are craving lots and lots of chocolate.

Studying chronic pain in cats just got easier thanks to these cute accessories.

There are lots of UK place names—and plenty of surprises in store.

Krispy Kreme has some exciting items for Ghostbusters’ 40th anniversary.

Get ready for Halloween with Krispy Kreme’s Ghostbusters collection.

“Once upon a midnight dreary” begins “The Raven,” setting the mood for one of the most recognizable poems written in English.

See if you can figure out this twisted tune.

We ran the lyrics of a hit song through multiple languages, then translated them back into English. Can you figure out what the song is, or who performed it?

'Knotty muscles' can be a real pain in the neck.

The nagging pain in your neck may feel tight, but it's knot what you think.

From phrasal verbs to loanwords, here's how English speakers repeat themselves without realizing it.

Crystal balls were all the rage among spiritualists a century ago.

Crystal balls aren’t just a prop in your Halloween décor—they represent our ancient desire for otherworldly knowledge.

If you want to lessen your impact on the environment, consider moving to one of these metro areas.

Ever wonder why dogs love to dig holes? We asked an expert to explain the behavior—and how to stop it.

You didn’t have to be out casting spells and stirring bubbling cauldrons in the dead of night to be at risk of being labeled a witch in the 1600s. Would you have been one of the accused?