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Discover some of the most fascinating fan theories for season 3 and beyond of Max’s hit fantasy series, ‘House of the Dragon.’

President George Washington delivering his inaugural address.

Here’s the history behind four-year presidential term limits, plus answers to all your other questions about presidential terms.

In Korean, ‘chikin’ means something pretty specific—and it’s not exactly what you think.

Korean is full of pseudo-anglicisms, colloquially called “Konglish.” Can you guess what the words that sound like ‘meeting’ or ‘skin’ refer to?

Next time, do yourself a favor and throw on a pair before you hop in the shower.

The German national soccer team was looking for shoes to wear in the shower to prevent athlete’s foot. Adidas founder Adi Dassler offered an innovative solution: shower shoes.

Richard Nixon resigned the presidency on August 8, 1974, as a result of his involvement in the Watergate scandal.

Fifty years ago today, President Richard Nixon resigned as a consequence of his role in the Watergate break-in and cover-up.

Air pollution may keep these pollinators from doing their jobs.

Air pollution is making it hard for bees to pollinate flowers.

Hugh Jackman, Chris Evans, and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson have all received the honor.

Here’s the origin story of how a pull quote from 1985 became an annual event for the magazine.

The riddle below dates back to the 1790s—can you figure it out?

A wiggly tape measure isn't to blame for any mistaken measurements.

There's a good reason the metal hook on a tape measure wiggles, and it has to do with why the first inch is actually 1/16th of an inch short.

What leaf-peeper doesn't love gorgeous, golden aspens?

Trees like aspens, sugar maples, and black gums are known for their vibrant fall foliage.

Blue jeans can be an important forensic tool.

The distinctive wear patterns on your Levi's could put you behind bars.

These languages have disappeared—but some of them are making a comeback.

Not all languages stick around forever. Some of these 11 tongues are extinct, some are dead or dormant, and some are finding new life.

Synchronized swimming now goes by the name ‘artistic swimming.’ Here's why.

Make your own ratatouille—no rat required—with ‘Pixar: The Official Cookbook’.

‘Pixar: The Official Cookbook’ features delicious dishes from several of your favorite animated movies, from ‘Luca’ to ‘Toy Story’.

If you’re looking for a twist on shortbread cookies, don't miss out on this simple lavender lemon sable recipe.

Walter Matthau in a scene from 'The Taking of Pelham One Two Three' (1974).

Make a list of the greatest movies ever set in New York City, and it should include ‘The Taking of Pelham One Two Three.’ Discover more facts about the 1974 crime drama here, including how producers got the MTA to let them use real subway trains.

Volleyball doesn’t have goalkeepers, but it does have liberos—and the rules are a little different for them.

Countries were ranked by the average number of hours a person worked, not how many meetings they had to attend.

Americans tend to work more and longer days than many of their industrialized counterparts, yet eight countries work harder than the U.S.

See if you can figure out this twisted tune.

In Tune Twist, we run the lyrics of a hit song through multiple languages, then translate them back into English. Can you figure out what the song is, or who performed it?

'Stump Speaking' by George Caleb Bingham, 1853.

Some stumps were involved in the making of the stump speech.

Léon Marchand at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

There are several reasons why a host country might see a boost in the Olympics medal count.

‘Twilight’ made Stephenie Meyer a killing.

It pays to have a vivid imagination.

The song may not actually have much to do with a weasel at all.

You may think you know the words to “Pop! Goes the Weasel.” The tune is everywhere from jack-in-the-box toys to Data and Riker’s first encounter in ‘Star Trek: The Next Generation’. But it may not even be about a weasel at all.

A fragment of an arm bone found on Flores, Indonesia, suggests that some of our human ancestors were even smaller than we thought.

10 of the Wildest ‘House of the Dragon’ Fan Theories We Know (So Far)

Why Do Presidents Serve Four-Year Terms?

14 Konglish Words That Aren’t What They Seem

The Not-So-Slippery Origins of Shower Shoes

10 Deep Facts About the Watergate Scandal

Air Pollution May Prevent Bees From Smelling Flowers

8 Things You Might Not Know About ‘People’ Magazine’s ‘Sexiest Man Alive’ Honor

Can You Solve This Old-Timey Riddle? #2

Why Are the Ends of Measuring Tapes So Loose?

9 of the Best Trees for Spectacular Fall Foliage

Jean Theory: How the FBI Has Solved Crimes Using Denim

11 Extinct, Dead, and Dormant U.S. Languages

Why Did Synchronized Swimming Change Its Name?

Anyone Can Cook With the Official Pixar Cookbook

These Lavender Lemon Sable Cookies Are Delicate and Delicious

12 Thrilling Facts About ‘The Taking of Pelham One Two Three’

Why Does One Volleyball Player Wear a Different Color Than Their Teammates?

The 34 Hardest-Working Countries, Ranked

Tune Twist Quiz #2

The Reason Why Some Political Addresses Are Called “Stump Speeches”

Why Does the Olympic Host Country Win So Many Medals?

The 10 Authors With the Highest-Grossing Movie Adaptations

‘Pop! Goes the Weasel’: The Real Meaning Behind the Nursery Rhyme

New Fossils Add to Mystery Surrounding the “Hobbit,” Our Smallest Human Ancestor