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What Is Pumpkin Spice?

Sound the alarm: PSLs have officially arrived at Starbucks!

You Can Finally Make Your Own Custom Funko Pop! Figurine Online

Before now, you could only make your own Funko Pop! at one of two Funko stores on the West Coast.

Are these two kaylied up, or are they merely drinking dog’s water?

20 Delightful Slang Terms From the 1930s

These terms are sure to blow your wig.

16 Fascinating Facts About ‘Venus de Milo’

There’s much more to this iconic statue than a couple of absent appendages.

Sandhill cranes over Nebraska's Platte River.

Which Birds Are Migrating Through Your Area? This Interactive Tool Tells You

BirdCast tells you how many birds are flying overhead on a given night, which species are coming and going, and more.

On August 21, 1986, Lake Nyos produced a deadly cloud of carbon dioxide.

Killer Lakes: Why Limnic Eruptions May Be the World’s Rarest Natural Disasters

Two events in Cameroon are the only recorded instances of limnic eruptions. Scientists are trying to prevent a third.

Word Search: Find All 12 Historical Figures (And See What They’d Bring to Your Dinner Party)

There are a dozen historical figures’ names hidden in the word search—the first three you spot are coming to your next dinner party.

British vs. English: What’s the Difference?

First, you have to understand the difference between England and Britain (and the UK, while we’re at it).

David Boreanaz and Sarah Michelle Gellar in 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer.'

10 Supernatural TV Shows to Stream Right Now

Here's where to stream your favorite spooky shows, including 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer,' The Walking Dead,' and 'What We Do in the Shadows.'

How Barbra Streisand Inspired the “Streisand Effect”

It’s common sense: If you make a big deal over something, it’s going to attract attention. And if you’re an international superstar, like, say, Barbra Streisand, the tantrum is going to draw even more attention.

Halloween isn't the only time of year to celebrate these cute kitties.

10 Facts About Black Cats

Black cats do not bring bad luck, and they aren’t necessarily harder to adopt than other cats. Here are more facts about these adorably dark furballs.

You never know what—or who—you'll encounter in these national parks.

6 Legendary Beings Who Haunt America’s National Parks

The parks offer thrill seekers, ghost hunters, and the brave alike another reason to visit.

Bird's Impressive Courtship Dance Moves Fail to Impress Partner

Female Bird Unimpressed by Male’s Overzealous Tap Dance

A safari group in South Africa witnessed one bird’s epic failure to woo a female.

Sometimes it's better to think inside the box.

7 of the Best Cat Litter Boxes, According to Experts

Whether you’re shopping for senior cats or looking for an automatic model, the best cat litter boxes can improve the quality of life for you and your favorite feline.

TV has slowly eased restrictions on strong language.

Bleep This: A Brief History of Profanity on Television

Whether scripted or spontaneous, expletives have been making their way on to the air for decades.

A game-winning drive calls for a big celebration.

Taking the Leap: 11 of the Best Signature Touchdown Celebrations in NFL History

Bust a move on the gridiron with these iconic touchdown celebrations from NFL history, including Homer Jones’ first-ever end zone spike and more.

Why Ulysses S. Grant’s Wife Julia Always Posed in Profile

After a sweet plea from her husband not to change her looks, the first lady was careful about how she presented herself in pictures.

Spending $4 feels good in a place like this.

Celebrate National Cinema Day This Sunday With $4 Movie Tickets—Here's What to Know

Sunday, August 27 is National Cinema Day at theaters across the country. Price of admission: $4.

(Left to right) Oscar Isaac, Camila Cabello, and Gael García Bernal.

20 Spanish Names You’re Probably Mispronouncing

Here’s how to avoid bungling 20 commonly mispronounced Spanish names.

Did the Bouncing DVD Logo Ever Actually Hit the Corner of the Screen?

Dunder Mifflin employees aren't the only people curious about whether that now-iconic DVD logo ever really does hit the corner of the screen.

Esmeralda, Quasimodo, and their gargoyle friends in 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame' (1996).

Why Did Tinker Bell and Esmeralda Lose Their Disney Princess Titles? It’s Complicated

The official Disney Princess club only has 13 current members—here's why it lost two early inductees.

If you frequently misspell these words, you’re not alone.

100 of the Most Commonly Misspelled Words in the English Language

Don’t get embarrassed if you can’t spell ‘embarrass.’ It’s apparently—not ‘apparantly’—a pretty common error.

Sailors in the early days of exploration may have believed that manatees were mermaids.

The Origins of 13 Mythical Creatures

Unicorns, mermaids, vampires, and leprechauns are some of the most widely known mythical creatures, but where did these legendary beings come from?

Feel Like Screaming Into the Void? This Website Lets You Do Just That

Indulge your urge to be a huge hater without hurting anyone’s feelings.

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