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Bruce Willis as NYPD cop John McClane, from the 'Die Hard' series.

The 25 Best Action Movies of All Time, According to Variety

From ‘Seven Samurai’ to ‘The Matrix,’ these are the best action movies of all time, as chosen by Variety.

Can You Spot the Missing Jewelry in This Hidden Image Puzzle?

There are four pieces of jewelry hidden in this moving day scene—can you spot them all?

This August features not one, but two super moons—and the second is a blue moon.

August’s Two Super Moons Are Coming: Don't Miss the Full Sturgeon Moon and Rare Super Blue Moon in 2023

All the details for when August’s two super moons are coming, and what a giant freshwater fish has to do with it.

10 Thought-Provoking Novels About Artificial Intelligence

Although we’re probably still a long way off from the sentient forms of AI that are depicted in film and literature, we can turn to fiction to probe the questions raised by these technological advancements.

Christian Bale stars in 'The Dark Knight' (2008).

19 Surprising Facts About 'The Dark Knight'

9. Michael Caine didn't think the film would work ... until Heath Ledger was cast as The Joker.

Don't press this button unless you're sure it's necessary.

Steer Clear: When You Should (and Shouldn't) Use Your Car's Hazard Lights

The big red triangle should only be pushed in case of emergency. (And no, double-parking doesn't count.)

Make Jack Skellington the true king of your pumpkin patch this Halloween.

Skelly Who? Meet Home Depot’s Newest Giant Skeleton—A 13-Foot Jack Skellington

The Home Depot is back with a new Halloween collection featuring a 13-foot, animatronic Jack Skellington from Tim Burton’s “The Nightmare Before Christmas.”

Lady Gaga wearing the Tiffany Diamond at the 91st Annual Academy Awards.

10 of the World’s Most Controversial Gemstones

Precious stones like the Cullinan Diamond, the Tiffany Diamond, and the Koh-i-noor Diamond have troubled histories.

Canada's visa program could make this scene a reality for digital nomads in the tech industry.

Canada Hopes to Entice Remote Workers With New Visa Program

Canada is making it easier for digital nomads from around the world to bring their work abroad.

11 Successful (and Silly) Euphemisms for the F-Word

The f-word is often thought of as the most useful and flexible word in English. Whether that’s true or not, the term is so successful that it’s spawned dozens of euphemisms. Here are a few of them.

What's the Kennection? #71

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

Bats are homographs, homophones, and homonyms.

Homonym vs. Homophone vs. Homograph: What’s the Difference?

Here’s why some homophone examples also work as homograph and homonym examples.

A hand-carved totem pole in Vancouver's Stanley Park.

8 Ways to Experience Indigenous Heritage in One Canadian Province

Indigenous-led tourism is driving a cultural revival in British Columbia. Here's how to experience the Canadian province's 10,000-year-old traditions.

A Tale of Two Creeps: Radiohead, Stone Temple Pilots, and the Great 'Creep' Face-Off of 1992

If you wanted to hear your favorite band sing "Creep" in the early '90s, you had a plethora of choices.

(Left to right) Brendan Gleeson, Colin Farrell, and Pat Shortt in 'The Banshees of Inisherin' (2022).

The Pub From ‘The Banshees of Inisherin’ Is Now a Real Place

‘The Banshees of Inisherin’ filming locations mostly got torn down after production. One genius decided to resurrect the pub.

Plastic bags are an environmental disaster.

How Long Does It Really Take for a Plastic Bag to Decompose?

Technically, they really don't.

How Do Cats Cool Themselves Off?

Here’s a hint: It’s not by sweating through their paws.

(From left to right) W.E.B. Du Bois, Che Guevara, and Empress Dowager Cixi.

15 Historical Figures’ Names You’re Probably Mispronouncing

Here’s how to pronounce ‘Elie Wiesel,’ ‘Cixi,’ and 13 other famous names from history.

12 Fascinating Facts About Barbie

For one, Barbie was inspired by a German doll of a high-class call girl.

The Riveting Reason Blue Jeans Have Those Little Metal Studs Over the Pockets

If you’re wearing jeans, you’ll probably spot some tiny metal rivets surrounding the front pockets. Like a lot of details in life, we’ve become accustomed to seeing them. So why are they there?

Forgot Your Passcode? There's a Way to Unlock Your iPhone Without It

Getting locked out of your iPhone is frustrating. But it’s possible to solve the problem of a forgotten passcode without hiring a hypnotist.

Throwing Shade: 10 Products to Help You Stay Sun-Safe This Summer

From sunscreen to tiny umbrellas, the best summer products can help you enjoy everything under the sun this season while still staying safe.

Rogue waves have the power to sink freighters.

10 Surprising Facts About Rogue Waves

These freak waves are rare and unpredictable—and are believed to have caused numerous shipwrecks.

A Taylor Swift–Themed Cat Art Show Is Coming to CatCon

Karma is a cat … art show. (No, that’s literally the title of the exhibition.)

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