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The 13 Most Challenged Library Books of 2022 Point to an Alarming Trend in Censorship

The American Library Association logged a record number of complaints in 2022.

Exhibit vs. Exhibition: What’s the Difference?

You just went to an art exhibit. Or was it an exhibition?

Discover the kitchen essentials that chefs swear by.

18 Things Professional Chefs Say You Must Have in Your Kitchen

Taking stock of what’s in your kitchen? Here are the most essential cooking gadgets that professional chefs say you should have at home.

The Reason British Royals Don’t Use a Last Name

They have one, but don't often use it.

These book dedications are anything but nice.

7 Book Dedications that Basically Say “Screw You”

Not all authors’ dedications are nice. Some—like these—are just plain mean.

The Devil's Island lighthouse in the Apostle Islands in Lake Superior.

10 Deep Facts About the Great Lakes

The Great Lakes of North America span 750 miles from east to west and form the largest freshwater system on Earth. Here are 10 facts about the fab five.

Spot the Sugar Cubes in This Tea-Themed Hidden Object Game

If you want sugar cubes in your tea, you’ll have to hunt for them.

Does CPR Still Require Mouth-to-Mouth Resuscitation?

“Hands-only CPR” has gained popularity in recent years. So what is it, and when should you use it?

12 Curious Facts About the Platypus

The first time scientists encountered a platypus specimen, they thought the animal was a hoax. Read on for a few more things you might not have known about this quirky creature.

The One Where Jennifer Aniston’s “Rachel” Haircut on ‘Friends’ Became a Phenomenon

Back in the mid-'90s, no show on television was hotter than ‘Friends.’ But even more popular was the haircut the show spawned that became the must-have look for women everywhere.

DJ Khaled, Amal Clooney, and Rami Malek.

25 Arabic Names You’re Probably Mispronouncing

Loosen up your jaws, lift up those eyebrows, and throw a little phlegm behind it: These 25 common Arabic names are constantly mispronounced.

What's the Kennection? #59

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

Animal Size Comparison (150+ Animals) | 3d Animation Comparison

See How the World's Smallest Creatures Stack Up Against the World's Biggest Animals

From tardigrades to T. Rex, this visualization puts the sizes of 150 animals into perspective.

Clockwise from top left: Prince Frederick Louis of Wales, Edward the Black Prince, Edward VII, Edward VIII, George IV.

5 Other Princes of Wales Who Waited a Long Time to Reign

King Charles III spent 70 years as the heir apparent. But some other long-waiting Princes of Wales never even made it to the throne.

How to Tell If Your Bottle of Wine Has Gone Bad

Before tossing out an old bottle of wine, use this test to determine its freshness.

10 Surprising Facts About Pedro Pascal

The beloved star of 'Game of Thrones,' 'The Mandalorian,' and 'The Last of Us' can't handle hearing Prince's "Purple Rain" because it moves him "so deeply."

Martin Couney with two of the premature "incubator babies" in his care.

Preemies on Parade: How a Fake Doctor's Coney Island Incubator Shows Ended Up Saving Thousands of Lives

For many premature babies in the early 20th century, their best chance at life involved being put on display on the Coney Island boardwalk.

Not all states are equally good to retirees.

The 10 Best (and Worst) States to Retire, Ranked

No, Florida is not number one. (But it's close.)

The Cuyahoga River fire of 1952 was the worst of many on the polluted waterway. The 1969 fire was less destructive—but had a bigger impact on America.

How the 1969 Cuyahoga River Fire Sparked the U.S. Environmental Movement

It wasn't surprising when an oil slick on the Cuyahoga River caught fire on the morning of June 22, 1969. It wasn’t even the first time it happened.

Black cats aren’t always considered bad luck.

7 Superstitions About Cats From Around the World

Cats have attracted a lot of different superstitions over the years—some easier to believe than others.

An (Almost) Comprehensive History of Rat Kings

Myth, hoax, or Mother Nature's freak accident? Here's the story of nearly every rat king ever discovered.

This list is your Annie Oakley to fitting in at the carnival.

16 Excellent Bits of Carnival Slang to Add to Your Vocabulary

Start slipping these terms into conversation and watch as your friends bally about how great talking to you is.

These Are the Happiest Countries on Earth

To see which countries have the happiest residents, check out this color-coded map.

The Ford F-150 (top) and Buick Regal (bottom) top the list.

The 10 Most Recalled Passenger Vehicles of All Time

Ford is the most commonly recalled car brand, and their F150 tops the list of the most recalled passenger vehicles.

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