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Why Do We Sometimes Call Aluminum Foil “Tin Foil”?

Tin foil and aluminum foil are not the same thing.

Kate Beckinsale stars in 'Underworld' (2003).

20 Fascinating Facts About ‘Underworld’

The movie, which hit theaters September 19, 2003, was a surprise hit: It was made for $22 million but grossed nearly $96 million, kicking off a film franchise that brought in nearly $550 million. Here’s what you should know.

Walmart Rolls Out Seven Flavors of ‘Stranger Things’–Themed Ice Cream

Scoops Ahoy ice cream no longer just exists on TV.

Dee Snider defends artistic freedom during the 1985 PMRC Senate hearing on the perils of rock music.

Parental Advisory: When Tipper Gore Took on ‘80s Rock Music

Suggestive lyrics from bands like Twisted Sister led to the 1985 Parents Music Resource Center Senate hearing on whether musicians should be allowed to rock without parental supervision.

Georges Seurat. A Sunday on La Grande Jatte — 1884, 1884/86. The Art Institute of Chicago. Helen Birch Bartlett Memorial Collection.

15 Facts About ‘A Sunday on La Grande Jatte—1884’

A close look at Georges-Pierre Seurat's 'A Sunday on La Grande Jatte—1884' reveals much more than a warm portrait of a sunny day in a lovely park.

Union coal miners on strike, August 1, 1993.

The Reason Why People Who Cross Picket Lines Are Called ‘Scabs’

By the late 1700s, laborers adopted the insult to refer to workers who wouldn’t join a strike, a union, or take part in organized labor and undermined their fellow workers.

Turtle mating makes for some funny sound effects.

10 Surprising Facts About Animal Sex

From turtle mating to what really turns big cats on, animal sex can be a lot weirder (and funnier) than you probably expected.

Before John Polidori’s ‘The Vampyre,’ the creatures were far from suave, sexy aristocrats.

The Wild History of the Tale That Created the Modern Vampire (And No, It's Not ‘Dracula’)

‘The Vampyre’ is largely forgotten today, but it upended centuries of vampiric lore 80 years before Bram Stoker’s ‘Dracula’—and from its spooky beginnings to its scandalous misattribution, its history was as dramatic as fiction.

Why Do Goats Have Such Weird Eyes?

The shape of an animal’s pupils is a clue to its place in the food chain.

Not every woman wanted alcohol to be banned.

Queens of Prohibition: The Wild Story of 8 Women Bootleggers, Moonshiners, and Rum Runners

These daring dames ventured into the underworld of contraband liquor.

15 Memorable Facts About Amy Winehouse

Amy Winehouse recorded just two albums during her lifetime, but her singular talent was enough to quickly earn her legendary status.

McDonald's is doing away with soda fountains.

McDonald's Is Phasing Out Their Self-Serve Soda Machines

The burger giant is shutting down the beverage taps.

The Bizarre (and Blatantly False) Conspiracy Theory That Says the Middle Ages Never Happened

We’re currently living in the year 1725, not 2023. At least, that’s what adherents of the Phantom Time Hypothesis would have you believe. The historical conspiracy theory alleges that the years spanning from 614 to 911 CE never actually happened.

So you can kick back, relax, and get more comfortable.

4 of the Best Massage Guns For Sore Muscles, According to Physical Therapists

Shopping for the best massage guns? These are the models to get from leading brands like Therabody, Hyperice, and others, according to experts.

Why Do Truck Drivers Say “10-4”?

“10-4” isn’t any quicker than saying “OK.” But it is a storied trucker tradition.

The 10 Best Horror Movies to Stream on Hulu Right Now

Feel like getting good and scared? Check out some of the best horror movies streaming on Hulu this month.

Cross a few more things off your to-do list this autumn.

Spruce Up Your Home and Yard With These 13 Fall Cleanup Essentials

Get your home and lawn ready for the season with these 13 must-have fall cleanup tools designed for outdoor chores.

Pigs could be the next step in organ transplantation.

Scientific Progress Goes 'Oink': Part-Human Kidneys Have Been Grown in Pig Embryos

Kidney transplants my one day get an assist from porcine vessels.

11 Miniature Mischief-Makers From World Folklore

The milk has curdled? Must be a brownie. Someone drank all your wine? Your cellar might be infested with clurichauns.

David Naughton in ‘An American Werewolf in London.’

15 Facts About ‘An American Werewolf in London’

Director John Landis wrote the script for ‘An American Werewolf in London’ when he was just a teenager—but for years, no one wanted to make the movie.

These ramps serve a very important purpose.

How Trucks Use Runaway Ramps in Emergencies

When a truck’s brakes fail, a runaway ramp is sometimes the one thing preventing disaster.

The origins and history of the word ‘cakewalk’ may make you want to reconsider using it.

The Racist Origins of 7 Common Phrases

From ‘cakewalk’ to ‘no can do,’ the origins of these common idioms and sayings are surprisingly dark.

The Reason Why Americans Refer to Autumn as ‘Fall’

The words ‘fall’ and ‘autumn’ appeared around the same time in Great Britain, but only one of the seasonal names is still used there today.

Dolly the sheep created a media frenzy in 1997.

Dollymania: When Dolly the Sheep Created a ’90s Media Sensation

Dolly the sheep was the first animal cloned from a single adult cell—and raised a lot of questions about the future of human cloning.

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