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A quick sales attempt is said to be an “elevator pitch.” But does it actually have anything to do with elevators?
You’ve hummed along to them in the car, belted them out in the shower, and performed them on karaoke night. But do you really know what the lyrics to even some of your favorite songs are talking about?
So, you're dead. Do you still need sunscreen?
All five answers to the questions below have something in common. Can you figure it out?
George Lucas’s long-simmering space was described as both “puerile” and “the most beautiful movie serial ever made.”
Author Leo Tolstoy had a big family with his wife, Sophia. Now, you can get an inside glimpse at what a family reunion is like for his living descendants.
Garfield isn’t exactly the best litmus test when it comes to determining whether or not lasagna is safe for cats to eat.
Lewis and Clark were not the first people to see animals like coyotes, elk, and pronghorn, but they did introduce them to Western science.
Squeaky shoes can happen for a number of reasons, including friction and moisture. But whether they fart or squeak, here are a few things you can do about that noisy footwear.
Editors loved Benchley’s shark thriller, which turns 50 in 2024. They had one important note, though: The first draft had too many jokes.
Memorial Day arose from the tragedy of the Civil War. It's a time to remember the people who sacrificed their lives for their country.
Some experts believe the Kármán Line is the deciding factor, but others aren't in agreement about where the frontier of space really begins.
Salvador Dalí had a lot of interesting things to say about art, ambitions, and more.
The once-popular flavor isn't on anyone's lips.
Do members of Congress get free health insurance? And do they all live in Washington, D.C.? We’re tackling those questions and more in the latest episode of Misconceptions.
The bison and bald eagle have been chosen to represent the U.S. Here's why.
A new study shows that rusty discoloration in Alaska’s otherwise pristine streams and rivers is likely due to melting permafrost—and that’s a problem for Arctic animals and people.