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10 Frightening Facts About Shirley Jackson’s ‘We Have Always Lived in the Castle’

Shirley Jackson is best remembered for “The Lottery” and 'The Haunting of Hill House,' but her gothic mystery 'We Have Always Lived in the Castle' is regarded as her greatest literary achievement.

What's the Kennection? #76

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

Tom Hanks' 'That Thing You Do!' produced one of cinema's greatest earworms.

11 Fictional Bands Who Scored Very Real Hit Songs

The Monkees may not have been a "real" band, but their chart-topping legacy speaks for itself.

Facebook is on the hook for a big settlement.

Thanks to a Privacy Breach, Facebook May Owe You Some Money—But You Have Just a Week Left to Collect

There's a week left to file a claim for your (small) share of a $725 million settlement.

The way some words are spelled is downright bizarre.

11 Weirdly Spelled Words—And How They Got That Way

Ever wonder why there’s a ‘k’ in ‘knead,’ or a ‘d’ in ‘Wednesday’? While there isn’t always a good reason for why some English words are spelled the way they are, there are reasons.

Florida's capybaras tend to be pretty elusive.

Florida is Home to the Internet’s Favorite Rodent

The adorable animals are native to South America. So when people began spotting them in Florida, there were some questions.

10 Useful Gadgets That Will Help You Turn Your Old Car Into a Smart Car

Want to upgrade your vehicle without dropping a small fortune on a new one? With these affordable smart car accessories, you can.

This Tomato Tarte Tatin Is Your Next Summer Baking Project

This recipe from ICE swaps the apples in a classic French tarte tatin with tomatoes.

Fewer vs. Less: When to Use Each

‘Less’ versus ‘fewer’ is pretty straightforward. ‘Less than’ vs. ‘fewer than’ is slightly less so. Here’s how to get it right every time.

16 Animals With Delightfully Obvious Names

From burrowing owls to smooth green snakes, these animal names don't leave much to the imagination.

The Brands With the Most TV and Movie Product Placement, Visualized

If you feel like drinking some Coca-Cola after watching 'Stranger Things,' product placement has done its job.

Marco Polo with a caravan on his way to Asia.

14 Surprising Facts About Marco Polo

He claimed he was besties with Mongol emperor Kublai Khan.

7 Morning Habits That Can Affect Your Entire Day

Set the right tone for the rest of the day by following these expert-approved tips.

Antibiotics are the first treatment for necrotizing fasciitis.

What You Should Know About Necrotizing Fasciitis, the Flesh-Eating Bacterial Infection

Here's how to stay safe when you take a dip at beaches, lakes, or rivers.

Warning: Using Dish Soap in Your Laundry Machine Is a Bad Idea (Regardless of What TikTok Says)

Not all TikTok hacks are actually hacks. Here’s why you shouldn’t wash clothes with dish soap.

The cover of John Steinbeck‘s ‘The Grapes of Wrath.’

11 Facts About John Steinbeck’s ‘The Grapes of Wrath’

John Steinbeck’s 1939 book ‘The Grapes of Wrath’ humanized the “Okies,” captured history as it was happening, and earned its author so much personal trouble that he started carrying a gun for protection.

Robert De Niro and Val Kilmer in ‘Heat’ (1995).

The 15 Best Action Movies on Netflix Right Now

Netflix has plenty of options for the action fan, from martial arts classics to gritty thrillers. Check out some of the best and most explosive movies you can stream right now.

The eruption of Mt. Vesuvius destroyed Herculaneum—but may have preserved a lost library of Epicurus's writings.

The Lost Library of Herculaneum: Unravelling the Scrolls That Mount Vesuvius Almost Destroyed

Historians were struck by the tantalizing possibility that this library might contain missing works of some of history’s greatest writers—works thought to have been lost forever.

4 of the Best Ergonomic Office Chairs, According to Experts

The best ergonomic office chairs on Amazon and other sites can be pricey, but experts say these picks are well worth the investment.

Can You Actually Suck the Poison Out of a Snakebite?

You may have been taught the old cowboy trick of applying a tourniquet and using a blade to cut the bite wound to suck out the poison. It looks dramatic, but does it really work?

Time Traveler’s Guide: Verb Tenses in 8 Languages From Around the World

If you've ever felt that English could use a couple more tenses to truly capture the nuances of the past, present, and future, this exploration of languages that have taken verb tenses to fascinating new heights is for you.

The Iceman Baldeth: New Genome Analysis Shows Ötzi Had Surprising Ancestry—and Male-Pattern Baldness

Ötzi the Iceman may have gone bald in middle age—but hey, at least he had tattoos.

Lily Gladstone and Leonardo DiCaprio in 'Killers of the Flower Moon.'

‘Killers of the Flower Moon’: The Grim True Story of the Osage Murders

'Killers of the Flower Moon' tells the story of the Osage murders, an especially bleak chapter of American history.

No Sh*t: People Who Swear More May Also Be More Honest, Study Says

No, we’re not f***ing lying.

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