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7 Facts About Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's 'The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes'

The first collection of Holmes stories was unwelcome in the Soviet Union, which banned it for 'occultism.'

A Flight Attendant Explains the Clever Reason You Should Put One Shoe in Your Hotel Safe

It could be the sole reason you avoid hassle on your next trip.

10 Foods That Never (or Almost Never) Expire

Stocking up on chow for a potential emergency? If want food that will last for the long haul, reach for one of these endurance champs.

With these delicious alonds, I thee wed...

Why People Give Out Jordan Almonds at Weddings

The candy-coated almonds are a traditional part of many Greek, Italian, and Middle Eastern wedding celebrations.

After you count your candles, find out how many other people share your birthday.

How Common Is Your Birthday? An Interactive Map Can Tell You

If you were born on September 9, you are far from alone.

If you're looking for an easy way to reduce your e-waste, this hub can help.

This Hidden Amazon Page Makes It Easier to Fix, Recycle, or Trade in Your Old Tech Gadgets

The Amazon Second Chance hub helps take the guesswork out of recycling, fixing, or trading in old tech products.

25 Fascinating Facts About Daylight Saving Time

Love it or hate it, daylight saving time means you have to reset your clocks twice a year and either gain or lose an hour of sleep.

ELIZA lent a sympathetic ear, though the program pre-dated monitors.

'Please Tell Me Your Problem': Remembering ELIZA, the Pioneering '60s Chatbot

Before ChatGPT, a novel computer program by an MIT professor offered a virtual therapy session.

13 Incredible Facts About Frederick Douglass

The list of Frederick Douglass's accomplishments is astonishing—respected orator, famous writer, abolitionist, civil rights leader, presidential consultant—even without considering that he was formerly enslaved.

Spoiler: It all comes down to product reviews.

How To Get Free Stuff From Target

Want to score free product samples from Target and help your fellow shoppers along the way? With programs like these, you can.

This Polish City’s Hottest Attraction Is a Chonky Cat Named Gacek

“He chomnk.” —One Google reviewer who gave Szczecin’s famed feline five stars.

Buckle up and find out if any of your old Beanie Babies are worth serious cash.

10 of the Most Valuable Beanie Babies That Could Be Hiding in Your Attic

Beanie Babies like the purple Princess Diana bear are sometimes listed for $900,000 on eBay. But how much money are the nostalgic toys really worth?

Most of this advice is hopelessly outdated.

20 Questionable Pieces of Old-Timey Relationship Advice

From the dangers of being a “sexual vampire” to the best ways to charm your in-laws, here’s what relationship advice looked like in the past.

When you're shopping at a flea market, have you ever stopped to wonder how it came by that name?

Why Are Flea Markets Called That?

It’s another in a long line of etymologies that doesn’t have one clear-cut answer, but a few plausible (and interesting) possible explanations.

“And so then he said, ‘Let's go to McDonald’s,’ and I was like ...”

The 10 Worst Places to Go on a First Date, According to Daters

Going to a funeral is bad, but apparently not as bad as going to McDonald’s.

What’s the Safest Seat on an Airplane?

The safest seat on a plane is also probably your least favorite one.

8 of the World’s Most Spectacular Caves

Many of the world’s biggest caves have been discovered just in the past few decades. Here are some of the most impressive.

You don't have to be a kid to enjoy this.

Gross Out Your Dinner Guests With ‘The Garbage Pail Kids Cookbook’

“Pizza Snotcorn” and “Poop Cookies” promise to taste delicious, even though they sound disgusting.

Here's Why Snow Removal Is Such a Hard Problem to Solve

Nearly every snow removal method has its drawbacks.

What's the Kennection? #49

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

Forgot to grab a Valentine's Day gift? That's okay—these last-minute picks can help.

12 Great Last-Minute Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas

From tea subscription boxes to date night experiences, these last-minute Valentine's Day gifts will still seem thoughtful—and they'll never know you got them right before the holiday.

"Love the Avenger" by Jean Honore Fragonard, circa 1790.

Why Is Cupid Associated With Valentine’s Day?

Cupid’s connection to love and romance dates back centuries.

From left: Bessie Coleman, Shirley Chisholm, Dr. Lonnie Johnson.

25 Unheralded Black American Pioneers and Trailblazers You Should Know

You may not have heard of these groundbreaking Black innovators and creators in fields from science to comics.

These light boxes are UV-free and offer 10,000 lux of light.

Seasonal Depression Got You Down? These Highly Rated Light Boxes Could Help You Out

These Verilux light boxes meet the Mayo Clinic’s recommendations for light therapy and could help if you’re coping with seasonal depression.

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