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Serial Houseplant Killer? This Simple Trick Will Help Ensure You Don't Commit Another Herbicide

If you've ever drowned a houseplant, it's time to switch to the ice cube method.

Joyce Chen on the set of "Joyce Chen Cooks"

7 Facts About Joyce Chen, the TV Chef Who Introduced Americans to Chinese Cuisine

Through her restaurant, cookbook, and television show, Joyce Chen introduced many Americans to Chinese cuisine.

'Lady with a Parasol' by Impressionist Hamilton Hamilton.

13 Old-Timey Synonyms for ‘Hot’ to Bring Back This Summer

Why be sweltering and sunburnt when you can be swoly and birsled instead?

Phil Collins and Sting at Live Aid in 1985.

10 Iconic Moments in MTV News History

Gen Xers and Millennials uttered a collective gasp on May 9, 2023, when Paramount announced it was shutting down MTV News after more than three decades of operation.

A snail and a slug are hidden in this vibrant scene. Can you spot them?

Can You Spot the Slug and Snail in This Garden Brainteaser?

A snail and slug are hidden in this vibrant scene. Can you spot them?

Yes, that really is what you sound like.

Here’s How to Tell What Your Voice Actually Sounds Like, Sans Recorder

A vocal coach explains how to hear what your voice really sounds like when you talk and sing.

8 Bodily Secretions You’d Rather Not Think About

Rheum, cerumen, and mucus are just a few of our gross bodily fluids.

To Tame Inflation, Gen Z Is Turning to Cash

A growing number of twentysomethings are using paper over plastic to curb their spending. And it appears to be working.

Garden Soil vs. Potting Soil: What's the Difference?

The differences between garden soil and potting soil shouldn’t be ignored.

The drink is only part of the experience.

The 25 Best Bars in the U.S.

The best bars in New York City are apparently better than the best bars in Los Angeles … and everywhere else.

Nope, Rhode Island is definitely not part of New York.

1 Misconception About Each of the 50 States (and D.C.)

We debunk one myth about each state in the U.S., from the Rocky Mountain not-so-high of Colorado to New Mexico. That’s right, New Mexico.

This recipe is made with five ingredients, and it's best enjoyed outdoors.

This Watermelon Feta Salad Is Your New Go-To Picnic Dish

Got invited to a last-minute potluck? This watermelon feta salad recipe is here to help.

A photograph on display at the Bradbury Science Museum at Los Alamos National Laboratory shows the first thermonuclear test on October 31, 1952.

9 Explosive Facts About the Manhattan Project

America’s greatest physicists assembled under the Manhattan Project to create the deadliest weapon the world had ever seen—an atomic bomb.

People who could not afford to buy a pineapple to display used to rent one.

The Super Luxe History of Pineapples—And Why They Used to Cost $8000

Pineapples used to be expensive in Europe and colonial America. The South American fruit has been a symbol of wealth, luxury, and hospitality.

With these apps, you don't have to stress out at the checkout counter.

These Apps Are Helping Families Save Big on Grocery and Restaurant Bills

Discounted food apps like Too Good To Go and Flashfood can help you reduce food waste and find great deals on grocery staples like eggs, bread, and more.

The Reason Your Dog Loves Stealing Your Shoes

The tendency for dogs to steal, chew, and snuggle your shoe while dozing off is common across breeds, ages, and temperaments.

Chung broke through multiple barriers on her path to becoming a celebrated broadcast journalist.

10 Interesting Facts About Connie Chung

Broadcast journalist Connie Chung was the first Asian American woman to co-anchor a major network newscast.

Her reign was short, but her legacy is long.

The Lasting Legacy of Elizabeth Stuart, the ‘Winter Queen’ of Bohemia

The daughter of King James VI and I was Electress Palatine of the Rhine and Queen of Bohemia, and through her grandson, the founder of a new British ruling dynasty.

100 Facts About Gen X

If you've ever been called a "latchkey kid," this list of facts about Gen X is for you.

This LEGO ‘Batman Returns’ Batcave Will Take You Back to 1992

The 3981-piece LEGO ‘Batman Returns’ Batcave set even comes with Alfred Pennyworth and a tiny Christopher Walken.

There are two sides to every story—and every song.

Layla in Real Life: 10 Songs Written About Pattie Boyd

The former model and ex-wife of music legends George Harrison and Eric Clapton made music history in her own right.

First Floor or Top Floor? How to Decide Where to Live in an Apartment Building

Pets, noise tolerance, and how much you like rats can all help determine which floor is right for you.

From left: Idris Elba, Michelle Yeoh, Brendan Fraser, and Lupita Nyongo’o.

27 Actor Names You're Probably Mispronouncing

Don't even think of introducing Claes Bang at an awards show until you read this.

'Budgie Smugglers': A Scandalous History of Speedos

Speedos, the famously ultra-tight swimming attire, showed so much leg on the conservative beaches of Australia that men were arrested.

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