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Can You Solve This Old-Timey Riddle? #38

This riddle dates back to the 1920s—can you figure out the answer?

What’s the Difference Between Great Britain and the UK?

All over the world, people use the terms 'England,' 'Great Britain,' and the 'United Kingdom’ interchangeably, even though they all mean different things.

The African American Civil War Memorial.

11 Lesser-Known War Memorials

These tributes to fallen soldiers may not be as instantly recognizable as the Vietnam Memorial and others, but their stories are no less fascinating—including one that doubles as a mausoleum right in Manhattan.

Mold is the last thing you want to see after cracking open one of these.

The Real Reason Why Your Safe Is Full of Mold

You might never expect to see mold growing inside a fireproof safe, but it can happen. Here’s how to prevent it, plus how to properly clean it so your valuables don’t get destroyed.

5 Misconceptions About the Arctic

Both the Arctic and Antarctica are cold and icy, but that’s basically where the similarities end.

Andrew Ridgeley (left) and George Michael at Wham!’s final concert.

When the Other Half of Wham! Tried (and Failed) to Go Solo

The 1990 album—which one critic said confirmed “his total lack of talent and ideas”—explained why Andrew Ridgeley always seemed to take a backseat to George Michael.

Greenland (the white landmass) looks particularly large on this map.

Why Greenland Appears So Large on Maps

The continent of Africa is about 14 times larger than Greenland, but on many maps they're roughly the same size.

Are Left-Handed People Really More Creative?

We associate left-handedness with intelligence, out-of-the-box thinking, and artistic talent. But are these flattering generalizations backed up by science?

11 Facts About Air Force One

Just as much a symbol of the presidency as the White House itself, Air Force One is probably the world’s most recognizable plane.

Chicago Pizzeria Honors Former Customer Pope Leo XIV With New “Pope-erroni” Pie

A Chicago-style thin crust pizza that the new pope was seen eating in August has been rebranded.

10 Times Kids Changed History

While they might not have been old enough to drive, they were old enough to steer history.

Would You Have Passed This 1920s Pronunciation Test?

“Penelope Cholmondely raised her azure eyes from the crabbed scenario” is just the beginning.

Charles Dickens’s Ornate Travel Desk Is Up for Auction

Don’t miss your chance to own a piece of literary history.

Not everyone gets to enjoy a view like this.

Wyoming Is Home to the World’s First Dark Sky Certified County

The Jackson Hole Airport is Dark Sky certified as well, making it the first airport to earn the recognition.

Jenna Fischer and John Krasinski in ‘The Office.‘

‘The Paper’: Everything We Know About ‘The Office’ Follow-Up Series So Far

‘The Paper’ will air on Peacock this September.

See if you can figure out this twisted tune.

Tune Twist Quiz #41

It’s time to play Tune Twist, where we translate the lyrics of popular songs into multiple languages and then back into English. Can you figure out what the song is, or who performed it?

Current baby name trends are here to stay.

The Top 10 Baby Names of 2024, According to the Social Security Administration

Check out the top baby names of 2024 and their meanings.

What Exactly Is Miracle Whip?

Miracle Whip may remind you of mayo, but it‘s not the same, according to the FDA.

Keira Knightley and Matthew Macfadyen in Pride & Prejudice (2005).

14 Facts About Joe Wright’s ‘Pride & Prejudice’

When Joe Wright was shooting Mr. Darcy’s misty morning proposal for ‘Pride & Prejudice,’ a nearby makeup artist whispered, “I wish that was my life.”

Scientists Build Soft Robot Inspired By Inflatable, Dancing Tube Men

A machine without electronics or software can walk, jump, and swim—showing how simple physics can compete with complex robotic systems.

Stegosaurus: the state dino of Colorado.

8 Official State Dinosaurs

These eight states have designated official state dinosaurs, honoring the living, breathing, occasionally flesh-ravaging creatures that once roamed their land.

The Penguincubator: The 1937 Vending Machine for Books

Allen Lane wanted to bring paperback books to the masses—and he thought a vending machine was the perfect way to do it.

Quiz: Did Confucius Really Say That?

The Chinese philosopher and sage had a lot of wise things to say. But many of the quotes you've seen online were actually said by someone else. Can you tell them apart?

Why Do We Say “Uncle” When Admitting Defeat?

One theory says it comes from an Irish word; another says we have the ancient Romans to thank. But the joke is on those theories, because the real story is more complicated than that.

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