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On Earth, compasses always point north—but when you’re drifting outside our planet’s magnetosphere, things get more complicated.
Holiday toy crazes come and go, but some retro toys like Tickle Me Elmo and the Talkboy are as iconic today as they were 30-odd years ago.
Are Diet Coke and Coke Zero really that different? Here are the differences and health factors in the diet soda vs. zero-sugar soda debate.
St. Nicholas may have inspired Santa Claus, but the two figures were remarkably different.
The Mattel hovercraft was a figment of imagination, but that didn't stop kids (and their parents) from demanding where to buy one.
Two Floridian cities made it on the list—can you guess which ones?
The riddle below dates back to the 19th century—can you figure it out?
St. Nick brings the gifts. Krampus brings the pain. Here are some things you might not have known about Santa’s demonic companion.
These two tiny titans of folklore might appear similar, but they couldn't be more different.
Discover more fun facts about the Will Ferrell Christmas movie that has since become a holiday classic.
The Supreme Court ruled that government entities can’t display nativity scenes on public property without including symbols of other faiths, but that hasn’t stopped some towns from trying.
Think members of Gen Z are lazy slacktivists? Think again.
Hundreds of judges braved a very pungent slate of contestants to determine the best cheddar cheese in the world.
Scotland‘s Crom Dubh na Nollaig is a Christmas monster who scares children into behaving well.
Americans have no lack of idioms for snow and other features of winter weather. Here are 15 regional terms you should know.
We give you an obscure word with four definitions—one correct, three made up. Can you identify the correct one?
Whether you’re at a hotel on a business trip or crashing at a relative’s house for the holidays, getting quality sleep on the first few nights can be a challenge. Here’s why.
Carrey has given us an array of looks, laughs, and lamentations in his career—did your favorite performance make the list?