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In summer 1993, hundreds of people claimed to have found hypodermic needles inside cans of Pepsi. Was it a hoax, a disgruntled employee, or something worse?

See if your favorite made it to the list.

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

‘Through thick and thin’ wasn’t always figurative. Here’s how Chaucer and other medieval writers used the phrase.

You won’t find salted caramel like this sitting on store shelves. Fortunately, it’s very easy to make at home.

Freshly made apple cider doughnuts dusted with cinnamon sugar.

Apple cider doughnuts are synonymous with fall, particularly in New England. The tasty treats have a modern history that may surprise you.

These authors were out for blood (in their fictional work).

Countless authors have used bitter rivalries and petty squabbles as inspiration for some of their greatest works. Here’s proof that the pen is indeed mightier than the sword.

Alexis Bledel (left) and Lauren Graham as Rory and Lorelai Gilmore.

‘Gilmore Girls’ is often viewed as a fall show. So we counted how many episodes take place during each season—and autumn didn’t come out on top.

You might want to think before washing your hands in an airplane bathroom.

It might seem counterintuitive, but this piece of advice actually makes sense.

These five cemetery journeys are a great way to explore America’s rich and varied history. Tombstone tourists, rejoice.

From ‘Odder Items’ to ‘Contemporary Kin,’ these terms are technically synonyms of famous TV show titles. How many can you get right?

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These hiking trails put on a spectacular show around this time of year.

If you’re the victim of a hit-and-run—in any state—be sure to document the damage.

No one wants to be the victim in a hit-and-run car accident. Here’s where that kind of crash is most likely to happen—and the two states where every driver avoided that outcome.

A little jab and some arm soreness is way easier to handle than getting the flu.

With the end of summer comes the beginning of a new season: flu season. Here’s what you need to know about the flu shot.

This riddle dates back to 1879—can you figure out the answer?

Where to find them—and how to say them correctly.

Bigfoot can’t be in the crosshairs here.

Skamania County isn’t the only place to have outlawed the killing of undiscovered creatures—but why does anyone feel it’s necessary in the first place?

See where Americans’ wanderlust took them this year.

We give you an obscure word with four definitions—one correct, three made up. Can you identify the correct one?

Bad Taste: The Pepsi Needle Panic of 1993

Map Shows the Most-Searched Music Genres by State—With One Genre Dominating

Ken Jennings’s Kennections Quiz #184: Can You Guess What These Clues Have in Common?

‘Through Thick and Thin’ Once Had a Literal Meaning

This Surprising Condiment Will Take Your Homemade Caramel to the Next Level

The Little-Known History of Apple Cider Doughnuts

8 Times Authors Took Revenge in Their Fiction

Smells Like Stars Hollow: How Much of ‘Gilmore Girls’ Is Set in the Fall?

Mapped: 5 Autumn Road Trips to Eerie Old Cemeteries

Quiz: Can You Guess the TV Show Based on a Synonym?

What Is Pig Latin—And What Does It Have to Do With Pigs?

12 of the Best Fall Foliage Hikes in the U.S.—From Alaska to Tennessee

Mapped: States With the Highest and Lowest Hit-and-Run Car Accident Rates

10 Facts About the Flu Shot

Can You Solve This Old-Timey Riddle? #55

21 Commonly Mispronounced UK Place Names, Mapped

‘Smiling’ Bumpy Snailfish Proves That Not All Deep-Sea Creatures Are Scary

Apple Picking Season Is Here—And This Map Shows Which States Are Best for Apple Lovers

Star Trek Is LEGO’s Next Out-of-This-World Collaboration

Stephen King’s 10 Favorite Movies of All Time Includes Only One Horror Film

The County in Washington Where It’s Illegal to Kill Bigfoot

Asian Destination Tops List of Countries Americans Traveled to the Most This Summer

Definition Detective Quiz #54: Guess the Meanings of These Tricky Words