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25 Words That Don’t Mean What You Think They Do

You can flout these rules, but you can't flaunt them.

Anglerfish Mating Is Horrific—and Here’s How It Works

If you thought modern-day dating was rough, just wait until you find out how these deep-sea dwellers get it on.

Don't be afraid to throw around a curse or two!

7 Ancient Roman Curses You Can Work into Modern Life

"Never do better than the mime."

What Is the Wilhelm Scream?

The Wilhelm Scream sound effect has been heard in everything from 'Star Wars' to 'Avatar.' But why do so many filmmakers use it?

Electrolytes are important, yes. But you don't necessarily need drinks full of them.

What Are Electrolytes, and Why Do We Need Them?

Sports drinks are full of them. But are they good for you, or just really expensive pee?

This Map Shows the Ultimate U.S. Road Trip

With a lot of planning and a little help from an algorithm, you get the optimal United States driving route.

9 Facts About Arab American Heritage Month

Arab American Heritage Month, occurring each April, is a relatively new event on the yearly calendar—but the history of Arab immigrants in the U.S. goes way back.

The Reason We Celebrate Earth Day on April 22

The annual celebration raises awareness of environmental issues. But who decided we should mobilize on April 22?

The Most Common Place Name in America—and No, It’s Not Springfield

Roughly 288 populated places in the U.S. bear this name. Good thing we have zip codes.

8 Facts About Marcel Proust’s ‘In Search of Lost Time’

Marcel Proust’s madeleine was originally a different baked good.

What's the Kennection? #57

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

Flip through the dictionary and you'll find all sorts of words hiding their bodily origins.

10 Body Parts Hiding in the Dictionary

Some of our favorite words come from body parts. Scratch your 'caput' over the origins of these anatomically derived terms.

10 Discontinued Fast Food Menu Items That Made a Comeback

From Taco Bell's Mexican Pizza to KFC's Double Down, these discontinued fast food items made triumphant returns.

The Dare Stones: The Elaborate Hoax That “Solved” the Mystery of the Lost Colony of Roanoke

What really happened to Virginia Dare and the rest of the Lost Colony of Roanoke? In the late 1930s, an enterprising con man claimed to know.

Spring has sprung—and so have the savings.

The Best Deals on Amazon To Help You Tackle Your Spring Cleaning To-Do List

Whether you need to scrub your floors or organize your fridge, these spring cleaning deals on Amazon can help you tackle every task on your to-do list.

14 Fascinating Facts About Ladybugs

Did you know that their red color is a warning sign, their babies look like alligators, and they can change the flavor of your wine?

Retro Video Reveals What High School Was Like in the 1970s

To see how much the high school experience has changed in the past 50 years, check out this video from the 1970s.

10 of the World’s Most Terrifying Hikes

No prior familiarity with specialist climbing equipment (beyond walking boots) is required to tackle these 10 scary hikes, but nerves of steel are a must.

Add "like an boar in a frank" to the list of Shakespearisms you should be using more.

10 Little-Used Shakespearisms

Not all of Shakespeare’s snappiest phrases and expressions caught on.

Use Warm Water to Revive Wilted Lettuce With This Simple Kitchen Hack

A quick and simple trick can revive wilted greens in less time than it takes to go grocery shopping.

What it feels like to fly out of Atlanta.

The 10 Busiest Airports in the World

Atlanta’s airport defends its blue ribbon—see what other airports made the list.

This Ice Cream Tiramisu Recipe Is the Perfect No-Bake Dessert for Summer

If you don't feel like turning on your oven, make tiramisu tonight.

Anna Uzele with four of her favorite musicals.

6 Marvelous Musicals Set in New York City, Recommended by Broadway’s Anna Uzele

Anna Uzele’s favorite Schuyler sister is Angelica. “But to actually play eight shows a week, give me that Peggy/Maria track … that sounds sustainable.”

Remembering Dorf, Tim Conway’s Straight-to-Video Comic Phenomenon

The short-statured athlete was, in the words of one reporter, the hottest (and shortest) star since Yoda.

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