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Former Ask Jeeves CEO Steve Berkowitz stands with a cut-out of the search engine's mascot.

Ask Jeeves became a casualty of the search engine wars of the early 2000s. Eventually, their mascot was escorted right out the door.

We don’t know how these Victorian slang terms ever fell out of fashion, but we propose bringing them back, as soon as possible.

Product safety date, or encrypted military code? You be the judge.

When it comes to food safety, none of these phrases means what you think it means.

These home office essentials can help remote workers stay on task and tackle everything on their to-do lists.

Bison grazing in Grand Teton National Park.

In the U.S., the terms ‘bison’ and ‘buffalo’ are used interchangeably—but they’re actually two different animals. Here’s how to tell them apart.

How smart do you really need to be to get away with murder?

A 2019 study of scientists over-wintering in Antarctica revealed subtle but measurable changes in the participants’ speech.

Here's everything you need to know about Italy's most beloved architectural accident.

Thomas Edison: a genius who struggled with math.

Some of the world's greatest scientists have struggled with math—just like the rest of us.

Here's a good reason to extend ice cream season into autumn.

Three hurricanes swirl in the Gulf of Mexico and Atlantic Ocean in 2010.

Depending on where they originate, these destructive storms go by different names.

Help the college student in your life personalize their new space with these dorm room essentials that’ll see them through freshman year and beyond.

Betty White, Rue McClanahan, and Bea Arthur from "The Golden Girls."

The cast of 'The Golden Girls' had plenty of fun between takes.

Technically this exact phrasing wasn't in play until the 20th century.

Many bad words come and go, but these six have withstood the tests of time. Here’s how they came to be.

'Hello? I'd like to talk to you about your home warranty.'

The correct answer is “never,” but if you have to, you’d better time it right.

Falls Park on The Reedy, Greenville, South Carolina

If you're looking for a change of scenery in your golden years, consider moving to one of these small towns.

‘Capture of the Pirate, Blackbeard, 1718,’ a 1920 painting depicting the battle between Blackbeard and Lieutenant Robert Maynard in Ocracoke Bay.

They pillaged, they invaded, and they obeyed only the sea laws they made up as they went along.

Despite what people often claim, the Gros Michel isn't to blame.

Here are the stories behind the nicknames of the NFL’s 32 teams—and what they were almost called.

Corned beef? Or pastrami? Let's hash it out.

The two brined meats are both delicious, but they're prepared in very different ways.

These offenses include everything from historical forgeries to audacious heists to cold-blooded murder—all with a bookish twist.

Serena Williams at the 2014 U.S. Open, which she won.

Tennis’s U.S. Open has only been an “open” since 1968. Here’s why.

Want a real feeling for history? Go to Nishiyama Onsen Keiunkan in Japan, a hotel that's played host to shoguns and emperors.

A vintage family enjoys the hit show of the day, 'Scary Clown Time.'

“[Television] won’t be able to hold onto any market it captures after the first six months. People will soon get tired of staring at a plywood box every night.”

Why Everyone Stopped Asking Jeeves

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20 Home Office Essentials That Will Upgrade Any Work Space

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10 Misconceptions About Serial Killers

Speech Bubble: How Scientists Working in Antarctica Inadvertently Developed a New Accent

14 Fascinating Facts About the Leaning Tower of Pisa

6 Famous Scientists and Inventors Who Struggled With Math

Dairy Queen Is Selling Blizzards for 85 Cents for a Limited Time

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The Origins of 6 Classic Curse Words

The Best Time to Use the Bathroom On an Airplane, According to a Flight Attendant

The 20 Best Small Towns in the U.S. for Retirees

12 of the Fiercest Real-Life Pirates in History

Why Artificial Banana Flavor Doesn’t Quite Taste Like Bananas

How All 32 NFL Teams Got Their Names

Pastrami vs. Corned Beef: What's the Difference?

9 Crimes Linked to Books

Why Are Tennis Tournaments Called “Opens”?

The World’s Oldest Hotel Has Been Dispensing Hospitality for More Than 1300 Years

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