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Flying is a major test of fate for many people.

The 10 Best Airlines for Nervous Fliers

Discover the most anxiety-friendly airlines, with features like meditation resources, roomy seats, and top-tier safety ratings.

Help Peter Parker save the day with this new LEGO set.

The Iconic Subway Scene From ‘Spider-Man 2’ Gets the LEGO Treatment

This 393-piece set recreating Spider-Man 2’s subway scene is a perfect addition to your superhero-themed LEGO collection.

Clerical workers processing forms for production requirement plan, Priorities Division, War Production Board.

11 Defunct Federal Agencies

Federal agencies come and go with each new presidential administration. Here are a few notable examples.

Tune Twist Quiz #40

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?

The stingray it on the left, and the skate is to the right.

Skates vs. Rays: What‘s the Difference?

Skates lay black, ravioli-shaped egg cases. Rays give birth to live pups.

Some films have more than one director calling the (literal) shots.

7 Movies With Famous Second-Unit Directors

Some movies have more than one respected director behind the camera.

Remind your mother how much you appreciate her this Mother‘s Day.

The 10 Most Popular Mother’s Day Activities for 2025

Looking for the perfect Mother’s Day plan? Check out the top trending activities, from pottery classes to wine tastings.

Tallest Dog Meets Smallest Dog - Guinness World Records

Watch the World’s Tallest Dog Meet the World’s Smallest

Meet Pearl and Reggie: the world’s smallest and tallest dogs brought together by Guinness World Records.

9 Times People Ruined Priceless Works of Art

“Don’t touch the art” is a simple rule stated at almost every gallery and museum in the world—yet for some reason, there are some who ignore it, and they’ve left a trail of mangled artwork in their wake.

How the “Wrong Number” Text Scam Tricks Its Victims

One trick con artists have been up to lately involves sending targets random, harmless text messages before attempting to scam them.

The rule has a little something to do with word order.

The Odd Grammar Rule Most English Speakers Know But Are Rarely Taught

You know this rule, even if you don’t know you know it.

This Blue Butterfly Pea Flower Mocktail Is a Magic Trick in a Glass

This color-changing blue butterfly pea flower mocktail is floral, fresh, and totally booze-free.

The “secret” Vatican archives remain off-limits to most.

15 Historic Documents in the Vatican’s Private Archive

From a petition for Henry VIII’s divorce to Galileo’s heresy trial notes, the Vatican’s private archives hold documents that changed the world.

Quiz: Can You Put the Planets in Order Based on the Length of Their Days?

See if you can tackle this astronomical challenge.

Where Does the Expression ‘Pull Out All the Stops’ Come From?

‘Pulling out all the stops’ means that someone is holding nothing back and making every conceivable effort to do or accomplish something. But where did the phrase come from? Pipe organs have a little something to do with it.

10 Facts About Bruce Springsteen’s ‘Born to Run’

In 1975, Bruce Springsteen was at risk of being dropped by his record label. The release of ‘Born to Run’ on August 25, 1975, changed everything—a fact made all the more wild considering how close Springsteen came to scrapping the record completely.

10 Things You Might Not Have Known About Alcatraz

At 9:40 a.m. on the morning of August 11, 1934, Alcatraz's first group of prisoners—137 in all—arrived at the soon-to-be-infamous prison.

Where Does the Expression ‘Put Your Foot in Your Mouth’ Come From?

Made an awkward blunder in a conversation? You might have just put your foot in your mouth. Learn more about the history and origins surrounding this commonly used phrase here.

What’s the Kennection? #165

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

Students perform a dance during Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.

5 Facts About Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Each May for more than 40 years, America has paid tribute to the vast cultural contributions of its Asian and Pacific Islander citizens. Here are a few fascinating facts about how Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month came to be.

How Paperbacks Transformed the Way Americans Read

Half a century before e-books turned publishing upside down, a different format threatened to destroy the industry.

The 10 Best Hiking Trails in the U.S.

Utah is a hotspot for some amazing hikes.

Axolotls are cute and important to the environment.

Captive-Bred Axolotls Can Survive in the Wild, Sparking Hope for the Endangered Species

Scientists in Mexico have found that axolotls bred in captivity can survive and thrive in their native habitat—which is great news for the species.

Feeling fatigued can get in the way of work and other important things.

Fatigued vs. Tired: What‘s the Difference?

Fatigue and tiredness are often confused, but it‘s important to understand the differences between them.

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