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Elephant Recorded Peeling a Banana With Its Trunk for the First Time

In this video, Pang Pha the elephant is shown peeling a banana using only her trunk—a first for the species.

Pets shed and can cause all kinds of messes—but experts say these products can help.

The 15 Best Pet Cleanup Products, According to Experts

These pet-safe cleaning products can tackle common messes so you don’t have to work as hard, and they’re all recommended by experts.

Couples can tie the knot at the "Wienermobile of Love."

Oscar Mayer Is Hosting Free Wienermobile Weddings in Las Vegas

Oscar Mayer is giving couples the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to exchange their vows in front of the iconic Wienermobile.

Is there beaver butt secretion in your vanilla ice cream?

A Brief History of Castoreum, the Beaver Butt Secretion Used as Flavoring

Is there beaver butt in your vanilla ice cream?

11 Facts About Shakespeare’s First Folio

Officially titled 'Mr. William Shakespeare’s Comedies, Histories, and Tragedies,' the more than 900-page tome collected together 36 of the Renaissance writer’s plays for the first time.

The Easiest Dog Breeds to Train, According to a Professional Dog Trainer

With the proper care, all dogs are trainable. But some may fit particular situations better than others.

And so Krypton sent their only son, Kal-El...

Failure to Launch: Why Winston Churchill's ‘Sarcophagus-Like’ Airplane Pod Never Took Off

The UK’s Prime Minister was in poor health but still needed to fly. The solution? Stuff him in a big egg.

25 Words That Don’t Mean What You Think They Do

You can flout these rules, but you can't flaunt them.

Anglerfish Mating Is Horrific—and Here’s How It Works

If you thought modern-day dating was rough, just wait until you find out how these deep-sea dwellers get it on.

Don't be afraid to throw around a curse or two!

7 Ancient Roman Curses You Can Work into Modern Life

"Never do better than the mime."

What Is the Wilhelm Scream?

The Wilhelm Scream sound effect has been heard in everything from 'Star Wars' to 'Avatar.' But why do so many filmmakers use it?

Electrolytes are important, yes. But you don't necessarily need drinks full of them.

What Are Electrolytes, and Why Do We Need Them?

Sports drinks are full of them. But are they good for you, or just really expensive pee?

This Map Shows the Ultimate U.S. Road Trip

With a lot of planning and a little help from an algorithm, you get the optimal United States driving route.

9 Facts About Arab American Heritage Month

Arab American Heritage Month, occurring each April, is a relatively new event on the yearly calendar—but the history of Arab immigrants in the U.S. goes way back.

The Reason We Celebrate Earth Day on April 22

The annual celebration raises awareness of environmental issues. But who decided we should mobilize on April 22?

The Most Common Place Name in America—and No, It’s Not Springfield

Roughly 288 populated places in the U.S. bear this name. Good thing we have zip codes.

8 Facts About Marcel Proust’s ‘In Search of Lost Time’

Marcel Proust’s madeleine was originally a different baked good.

What's the Kennection? #57

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

Flip through the dictionary and you'll find all sorts of words hiding their bodily origins.

10 Body Parts Hiding in the Dictionary

Some of our favorite words come from body parts. Scratch your 'caput' over the origins of these anatomically derived terms.

10 Discontinued Fast Food Menu Items That Made a Comeback

From Taco Bell's Mexican Pizza to KFC's Double Down, these discontinued fast food items made triumphant returns.

The Dare Stones: The Elaborate Hoax That “Solved” the Mystery of the Lost Colony of Roanoke

What really happened to Virginia Dare and the rest of the Lost Colony of Roanoke? In the late 1930s, an enterprising con man claimed to know.

Spring has sprung—and so have the savings.

The Best Deals on Amazon To Help You Tackle Your Spring Cleaning To-Do List

Whether you need to scrub your floors or organize your fridge, these spring cleaning deals on Amazon can help you tackle every task on your to-do list.

14 Fascinating Facts About Ladybugs

Did you know that their red color is a warning sign, their babies look like alligators, and they can change the flavor of your wine?

Retro Video Reveals What High School Was Like in the 1970s

To see how much the high school experience has changed in the past 50 years, check out this video from the 1970s.

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