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No apples were harmed in the popularizing of this phrase.

The phrase made famous by ‘Good Will Hunting’ is much older than the 1997 film—and doesn’t have anything to do with actual apples.

Liberty Island, site of the Statue of Liberty, was reportedly where the pirate Captain Kiss stashed his loot.

From the Smithsonian’s “castle” to modern landmarks like the Hollywood sign, America’s most famous places bear histories of haunting.

A face no one with coulrophobia wants to see.

Clowns have a long and spooky history.

Women have written some of the most blood-curdlingly scary stories of all time, but they haven’t always gotten the credit they deserve. Explore some delightfully spooky Halloween reading from 11 masters of horror literature.

The Neptune Memorial Reef off Florida’s coast.

Neptune Memorial Reef is a piece of art, a cemetery, and a haven for wildlife.

The shelf-sized mammoth comes with three sets of tusks, including one with battle damage.

You won’t believe what scared Alfred Hitchcock.

You’ll never guess what frightens these masters of horror.

A new study shows that octopuses become bosses and fish become subordinates when the two species hunt together.

The knight’s tombstone rediscovered at Jamestown.

Scientists examined microscopic fossils in the tombstone and suggest the jet-black slab with an English knight’s insignia could have come only from one place.

Princeton comes in first place for the second year in a row.

Can you deduce what letters are missing and figure out the word?

The three types of pasta are all long, but when and how you use them will make all the difference for your meals.

A ‘witch’ grave makes a cemetery even spookier.

When these supposed spell-casters died, the stories about them lived on.

Two of the seven natural wonders of Africa: The wildebeest migration with Mount Kilimanjaro in the background.

The antelopes’ annual migration has been called one of the seven natural wonders of Africa.

Moo Deng’s cuteness is hijacking our brains.

If you experience a violent reaction to Moo Deng’s cuteness, you’re not alone.

Those famous white statues weren’t originally white—and that’s just one myth about Ancient Greece we’re covering in the latest episode of Misconceptions.

It’s not always the song you’d expect.

We give you an obscure word with four definitions—one correct, three made up. Can you identify the correct one?

You might want to visit these places—or not.

Kick off the spooky season with these haunted highways from New Jersey to South Africa.

Scientists are concerned, and you should be too

Scientists warn that the loss of the Thwaites Glacier could raise global sea levels by 25 inches.

Costumes are ok—as long as they’re safe and don’t stress your pet out.

Yes, pet costumes are adorable. But they—along with candy and strangers at the door—can also be dangerous.

Washington Irving, the Knicks' biggest fan.

‘Knickerbocker’ has many meanings. Without Washington Irving, it would likely only have one.

‘The Universe in 100 Colors: Weird and Wondrous Colors from Science and Nature’ (Sasquatch Books).

In their new book, Tyler Thrasher and Terry Mudge explore the origins of colors found rocks, animals, plants, and even space—including these 10 historical pigments with surprising histories.

See if you can decipher this twisted tune.

We ran the lyrics of a hit song through multiple languages, then translated them back into English. Can you figure out what the song is, or who performed it?

Where Does the Phrase ‘How Do You Like Them Apples’ Come From?

The Hidden, Haunted Histories of 7 American Landmarks

Why Are We So Scared of Clowns?

11 Women Horror Writers You Need to Read

Explore the World’s First Underwater Cemetery

PBS’s Woolly Mammoth Action Figure Recreates the Majestic Beast at 1:18 Scale

The Worst Fears of 7 Horror Icons

Watch an Octopus Boss Around Fish to Track Down Prey

Jamestown’s Mysterious Black Tombstone Originated in Belgium, Archaeologists Say

The 20 Best Colleges for 2025, According to U.S. News & World Report

Can You Fill In the Blanks and Figure Out the Word? #1

Linguine vs. Fettuccine vs. Spaghetti: What’s the Difference?

The Stories Behind 8 ‘Witch’ Graves

Watch a Million Wildebeest Migrate Across the Serengeti

The Science Behind the Internet’s Obsession With Moo Deng, Thailand's Celebrity Pygmy Hippo

6 Misconceptions About Ancient Greece

The Most Translated Song from Every Country, Mapped

Definition Detective Quiz #7

The 20 Most Haunted Highways on Earth

Scientists Say Antarctica’s ‘Doomsday Glacier’ Could Be Gone Within 200 Years

5 Simple Tips for Keeping Your Pets Safe This Halloween

The Disappearance of Diedrich Knickerbocker: How Washington Irving’s Clever Hoax Named the New York Knicks

10 Historical Pigments—and Their Surprising Origins—from ‘The Universe in 100 Colors’

Tune Twist Quiz #9