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Put your eye for picking out gifts to the test.

Can you find the surprise Valentine’s Day gift in under 2 minutes?

You might want to keep some of these slang terms for kids in your back pocket.

Looking for new ways to describe the children in your life? From ankle-biters and saucepan lids to breadsnatchers and drape apes, these are funny slang terms for kids you’ll definitely want to use.

Whom may we thank for this delicious invention?

Discover the fascinating history of pizza, from ancient flatbreads to modern variations.

Uncover the ancient uses and medicinal properties of herbs and spices like pepper, salt, and ginger.

Larry David has been using your favorite ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ catchphrase since long before ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ first aired.

A green sea turtle swims in the waters off Maui.

Did you know that sea turtles can dive up to 3000 feet deep and migrate thousands of miles? Learn more intriguing facts about these incredible creatures.

'The Scream' against a real-life photo of nacreous clouds.

What caused the “flaming clouds of blood and swords” that inspired Edvard Munch to paint 'The Scream'?

From Al Rosen to Ja Rule, these are the most notable leap day babies from history.

Decades after the footprints that popped up in northern California, they were alleged to be a hoax.

When 16-inch-long tracks began popping up on northern California logging sites in 1958, workers dubbed the culprit ‘Big Foot’—but decades later, the whole thing was revealed to be a hoax.

The Super Bowl has a unique numbering system.

The National Football League doesn’t want to confuse you.

Meryl Streep is one of the most acclaimed actresses in Hollywood history. Discover how this Oscar-winning star got her start—and how her first Academy Award ended up on a bathroom floor.

The origins of Taco Tuesday are surprisingly complicated.

The phrase “Taco Tuesday” has finally entered the public domain (unless you’re in New Jersey).

Tracy Chapman’s 1988 classic “Fast Car” might never have risen to the near top of the charts if it wasn't for a technical mishap.

‘Where There’s Smoke, There’s Fire’ by Russell Patterson.

From ‘alarm clock’ to ‘zozzled,’ these delightful 1920s terms will transport you back in time.

She's probably spent the last 20 minutes listening to the same fuzzy song on a loop.

There are some psychological reasons why being put on hold is such a frustrating experience.

This person is literally feeling their oats—but is that where the phrase came from?

The idiom has little to do with playing with our food and more to do with equine diets.

Can FBI agents really take over crime scenes? Do they hunt serial killers? Find out in this list of common FBI misconceptions.

Cupcakes are older than you might think.

Whether you’re wild about whoopie pie, can’t get enough cotton candy, or simply want s’more s’mores, finding out more about the origins of these tasty treats is pretty sweet.

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

After Ralph Anspach created an anti-monopoly game, he ended up in the middle of a controversial patent case with Parker Brothers over the history of ‘Monopoly’ itself.

Australian English is more than just an accent. From ‘arvo’ to ‘yakka,’ learn fun and fascinating Australian slang terms to help you speak like a true Aussie.

The movies make it look easy. But if the future of our world depended on it, could you successfully work to disarm a nuclear bomb?

There are some pretty bizarre conspiracy theories about the sinking of the ‘Titanic.’

Everything from a cursed mummy to a steering mistake have been floated as the real causes of the ‘Titanic’ disaster—and some conspiracy theories claim the ship never sank at all.

Would a smell by any other name evoke such delight?

Discover the science behind that irresistible “new car smell”—and whether it need to roll down your windows.

Spot the Hidden Gift in This Valentine’s Day Brainteaser

16 Funny Slang Terms for Children

Who Invented Pizza?

The Origins of 6 Ancient Herbs and Spices

The Pretty, Pretty Good Origins of Larry David’s ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ Catchphrase

20 Terrific Facts About Sea Turtles

Art-ly Cloudy: The Meteorological Mystery Behind Edvard Munch’s ‘The Scream’

12 Famous Figures Born on February 29

The Hoax That Led to the Word ‘Bigfoot’

Why Does the Super Bowl Use Roman Numerals?

8 Things You Might Not Know About Meryl Streep

The Surprisingly Contentious Origins of Taco Tuesday

How Nelson Mandela Helped Tracy Chapman’s “Fast Car” Become a Hit

1920s Slang: 35 Hotsy-Totsy Terms We Should Bring Back

Why Hold Music Is So Annoying

Where Does the Phrase ‘Feeling One’s Oats’ Come From?

9 Misconceptions About the FBI

The Origins of 10 Tasty Treats

What’s the Kennection? #100

The Board Game Trial of the Century

35 Awesome Australian Slang Terms You Should Know

Could the Average Person Be Talked Through Disarming A Nuclear Bomb?

10 Wild Conspiracy Theories About the Sinking of the ‘Titanic’

What Exactly Is ‘New Car Smell’?