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10 Ways to Say “Merry Christmas” Around the World

’Tis the season to learn how to say “Merry Christmas” in many languages.

The Geminid meteor shower lights up the sky over the Himalayas.

Watch the Geminid Meteor Shower Dazzle December Skies

The Geminids are famous for producing some of the brightest and most frequent meteors of the year.

Here Are Two Very Good Reasons Not to Sleep During Your Plane's Take-Off and Landing

Save your nap for the cruising portion of your flight.

Not something a driver wants to see in their rear-view mirror.

Why Do Dogs Chase Cars?

A professional dog trainer explains the instinctual reason driving the behavior and offers some expert advice on how to stop your dog from chasing cars.

Five-Timers Club members Emma Stone, Paul Rudd, and Tina Fey.

All 25 Members of the ‘Saturday Night Live’ Five-Timers Club

You might already know that Tina Fey and Steve Martin are in SNL’s Five-Timers Club. But what about Drew Barrymore and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson?

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The 1925 Cave Rescue That Captivated the Nation

The epic effort to rescue Floyd Collins was a battle between heroism and folly, selflessness and selfishness, and life and death.

Buffalo Games Hummingbird Garden Jigsaw Puzzle (left), Bird Buddy Smart Bird Feeder with Camera

12 of the Best Gifts for Bird Lovers

If bird lovers are on your gifting list this year, look no further than these fun and useful ideas.

Library binding is the best way to keep books in circulation.

What Is ‘Library Binding’?

A very, very specific set of standards can keep books from falling apart. But it's usually too expensive for consumers.

The Royal Ballet's Steven McRae and Roberta Marquez as the Prince and the Sugar Plum Fairy in 2012.

8 Magical Facts About ‘The Nutcracker’

Peek behind the curtains of ‘The Nutcracker,’ Tchaikovsky’s famous Yuletide ballet.

What’s the Kennection? #91

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

There's a single red nose hiding in the scene above. Can you spot it?

Spot Rudolph Among All of the Other Reindeer in This Holiday Brainteaser

Rudolph is famous for standing out, but his red nose blends into this holiday-themed brainteaser.

The Fourth Doctor (Tom Baker) battles the Daleks.

8 ‘Doctor Who’ Aliens That Used Surprisingly Realistic Technology

‘Doctor Who’ has featured hostile aliens using advanced technology to attack Earth since the BBC show premiered back in 1963.

Arizona judge Sandra Day O'Connor testifies at her confirmation as Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States in 1981.

How Sandra Day O’Connor Beat the Odds, Ruled the Court, and Became the Most Powerful Woman in America

Discover how Sandra Day O’Connor overcame the odds to become the first female U.S. Supreme Court justice.

On December 1, 1955, a Bus Driver Had Rosa Parks Arrested—But It Wasn’t Their First Encounter

Rosa Parks changed the world on December 1, 1955, when she stood up for civil rights by sitting down. But who was the bus driver on the other side of history?

Red Lobster's shrimp deal has gone awry.

Red Lobster Reports $11 Million in Losses Because Customers Are Eating Way Too Much Unlimited Shrimp

The seafood giant promised patrons as much shrimp as they could eat. It turns out they could eat a lot.

Your cat loving giftee (and their cat) will thank you.

The Best Gifts for Cat Lovers

Need a unique gift for a cat lover? Check out these cat toys, treats, and more.

Recreate Buddy the Elf’s Iconic Breakfast Spaghetti With This Meal Kit

Buddy the Elf tops his spaghetti with syrup, marshmallows, and Pop-Tarts. You can, too.

There's a reason we favor these hues around the holidays.

Why Are Red and Green the Colors of Christmas?

While there may be no definite consensus on how red and green became the official colors of Christmas, there are a few interesting explanations.

10 Surprising Facts About Wham!’s “Last Christmas”

Over the course of his illustrious career, George Michael gave the world many gifts. One that keeps on giving is “Last Christmas,” the 1984 holiday classic by Wham!, Michael's pop duo with Andrew Ridgeley.

22 Fun Facts About ‘Elf’

The classic Will Ferrell Christmas movie celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2023.

A Los Angeles Book Club Has Spent 28 Years Reading James Joyce’s ’Finnegans Wake’ and Still Doesn’t Understand It

James Joyce once famously declared, “The demand that I make of my reader is that he should devote his whole life to reading my works.“ After 28 years, members of a Venice, California-based book club have come pretty close.

Now’s a good time—so good, so good, so good—to dig into the rich history of “Sweet Caroline.”

Unraveling the Many Mysteries of Neil Diamond’s ’Sweet Caroline’

Now’s a good time—so good, so good, so good—to dig into the rich history of Neil Diamond's iconic tune.

Kraft's plant-based mac and cheese is here.

Kraft's Classic Mac and Cheese Is Now Available Without Any Cheese

The neon orange comfort food now comes in a plant-based version.

Your Christmas tree can be the pop culture crossover event of the century.

13 of the Best Pop Culture Christmas Ornaments to Add to Your Tree This Year

From ‘Friends’ and ‘The Golden Girls’ to ‘Harry Potter’ and 'Star Wars,’ the best pop culture Christmas ornaments can work for every kind of fandom.

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