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Meryl Streep is one of the most acclaimed actresses in Hollywood history. Discover how this Oscar-winning star got her start—and how her first Academy Award ended up on a bathroom floor.

The origins of Taco Tuesday are surprisingly complicated.

The phrase “Taco Tuesday” has finally entered the public domain (unless you’re in New Jersey).

Tracy Chapman’s 1988 classic “Fast Car” might never have risen to the near top of the charts if it wasn't for a technical mishap.

‘Where There’s Smoke, There’s Fire’ by Russell Patterson.

From ‘alarm clock’ to ‘zozzled,’ these delightful 1920s terms will transport you back in time.

She's probably spent the last 20 minutes listening to the same fuzzy song on a loop.

There are some psychological reasons why being put on hold is such a frustrating experience.

This person is literally feeling their oats—but is that where the phrase came from?

The idiom has little to do with playing with our food and more to do with equine diets.

Can FBI agents really take over crime scenes? Do they hunt serial killers? Find out in this list of common FBI misconceptions.

Cupcakes are older than you might think.

Whether you’re wild about whoopie pie, can’t get enough cotton candy, or simply want s’more s’mores, finding out more about the origins of these tasty treats is pretty sweet.

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

Discover the history of the flu and its devastating impact on the world, from the deadliest influenza pandemic to today’s vaccines.

After Ralph Anspach created an anti-monopoly game, he ended up in the middle of a controversial patent case with Parker Brothers over the history of ‘Monopoly’ itself.

Australian English is more than just an accent. From ‘arvo’ to ‘yakka,’ learn fun and fascinating Australian slang terms to help you speak like a true Aussie.

The movies make it look easy. But if the future of our world depended on it, could you successfully work to disarm a nuclear bomb?

There are some pretty bizarre conspiracy theories about the sinking of the ‘Titanic.’

Everything from a cursed mummy to a steering mistake have been floated as the real causes of the ‘Titanic’ disaster—and some conspiracy theories claim the ship never sank at all.

Would a smell by any other name evoke such delight?

Discover the science behind that irresistible “new car smell”—and whether it need to roll down your windows.

A hot San Francisco neighborhood tops the list.

California and Florida dominate the list of America's priciest neighborhoods.

A bouquet of red roses probably isn't your best purchase come February.

Shopping for the best bargains in February? From TVs to Presidents Day sales, here’s what to buy—and what to avoid—this month.

Recreated Viking sod houses behind a wooden fence at L'Anse aux Meadows in Newfoundland, Canada.

Discover the mysteries of L’Anse aux Meadows, the only confirmed Viking settlement in North America.

Kali Reis and Jodie Foster star in ‘True Detective: Night Country.’

To create the newest season of ‘True Detective,’ showrunner Issa López went all the way back to 1872. And 1959.

Only three of Henry VIII's four legitimate children—Mary I, Edward VI, and Elizabeth I—ever reigned.

Only three out of Henry VIII's four legitimate children reached adulthood. Edward VI, Mary I, and Elizabeth I each went on to reign and leave their mark on English history.

Why in tarnation do we think Yosemite Sam always said "tarnation"?

The origins and meaning of 'tarnation' are simple; its 'Looney Tunes' legacy is anything but.

A Freedom Rider getting kicked out of a bus depot, 1961.

Hundreds of civil rights activists calling themselves Freedom Riders bravely held the nation accountable to its rules against segregation in 1961. Here are the facts you need to know.

The Southernmost part of the United States (or not).

Florida is known for its alligator sightings, weird crimes, and Disney World. But how much of what you think you know about the Sunshine State is true?

When ushers need smelling salts, you know you've got a hit.

8 Things You Might Not Know About Meryl Streep

The Surprisingly Contentious Origins of Taco Tuesday

How Nelson Mandela Helped Tracy Chapman’s “Fast Car” Become a Hit

1920s Slang: 35 Hotsy-Totsy Terms We Should Bring Back

Why Hold Music Is So Annoying

Where Does the Phrase ‘Feeling One’s Oats’ Come From?

9 Misconceptions About the FBI

The Origins of 10 Tasty Treats

What’s the Kennection? #100

10 Facts About the Flu

The Board Game Trial of the Century

35 Awesome Australian Slang Terms You Should Know

Could the Average Person Be Talked Through Disarming A Nuclear Bomb?

10 Wild Conspiracy Theories About the Sinking of the ‘Titanic’

What Exactly Is ‘New Car Smell’?

The 20 Most Expensive U.S. Neighborhoods, Based on Square Footage

What to Buy In February—Plus What You Should Probably Skip

10 Facts About L’Anse aux Meadows, North America’s Only Viking Ruins

The Two Historical Mysteries That Inspired ‘True Detective: Night Country’

The Royal Rundown on King Henry VIII’s Children

What in Tarnation Is ‘Tarnation’?

11 Facts About the Freedom Riders

Wild Misconceptions About Florida

8 Movies That Sent People Running Out of Theaters