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Velvet ants aren‘t actually ants. They‘re fluffy wasps.

Meet the insect with an exoskeleton so dark it absorbs almost all light.

Say “thank you” now, return the gift later.

There are many perfectly valid reasons for wanting to exchange or return a present. These simple tips should help point you in the right direction.

Elmo & Patsy - Grandma Got Run over by a Reindeer

The song embraced a darker, more humorous side of the holiday. Plus, the singer knew how to hustle.

Absolutely the last thing you want to see in your hotel room.

The bloodsucking hitchhikers have good reason to scoff at insecticides—they’re freakishly resistant to them.

Where does the word 'poinsettia' come from, anyway?

From worthless trinkets to misnamed chickens, here are the histories and etymologies of 13 Christmassy words.

Some of the destinations might surprise you.

Menorahs are a staple of this festive celebration.

Every winter, Jewish people around the world spend eight nights lighting candles, eating latkes, and spinning dreidels. But what’s Hanukkah really all about?

George Orwell brought a vocabulary fit for a dystopia into the world. Corporate jargon sounds eerily similar.

How do these two famous vampires compare?

Ahead of Robert Eggers’s adaptation of ‘Nosferatu,’ here’s a breakdown of the differences and similarities between the two iconic bloodsuckers.

Peppermint bark is both elegant and fun.

Surprise your guests with this chocolate and peppermint treat.

The classic holiday mash-up wasn’t directed by Tim Burton—but Tim Burton was supposed to have a cameo in it.

Searching for ideas on what to spend your FSA funds on this year? Consider these.

Unsure how to spend your FSA money? From new glasses to over-the-counter (OTC) medication, here are some health products you can purchase using FSA funds.

All five answers to the questions below have something in common. Can you figure it out?

Not only is the liver your largest internal organ; it is in charge of hundreds of bodily processes ranging from fighting infection to manufacturing proteins and hormones to helping your blood clot.

Pink slips have had a lot of different meanings over the years.

Getting laid off has long been associated with getting a fancy pink invitation to the unemployment line. Why?

Airfares are often cheaper on the holiday itself.

While we can’t promise that your journey to grandma’s house this year will be enjoyable, we know of a few travel tips to make it less stressful.

Paul McCartney is simply having a "Wonderful Christmastime" ... but are you?

Paul McCartney’s “Wonderful Christmastime“ is both a song people love to hate and a song people love to love. Musicologist Nate Sloan has some ideas as to why the song is so polarizing.

“Treat” is probably one of the more popular buttons.

According to viral videos on TikTok and Instagram, pet dogs are expressing their demands using button boards instead of barking. But is the communication legit?