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When 'Fraggle Rock' Spread Peace Throughout the Soviet Union

In 1989, Jim Henson's 'Fraggle Rock' became the first American television series to air in what was then still the Soviet Union.

There are several reasons a car won’t start.

12 Common Reasons Your Car Won’t Start

Before you slam your head or hands on the wheel, take a look at these common reasons for an inoperable car and what you might be able to do about them.

A Salty History of Pretzels

From Lenten fare to street food, pretzels have come a long way.

Woolf photographed by George Charles Beresford, 1902; Virginia (left), Vanessa, and two brothers; a Hogarth Press book jacket designed by Vanessa.

5 Things We Learned From the NYPL’s Virginia Woolf Exhibition

Virginia Woolf loved using purple ink—but only for certain kinds of writing.

What’s the Difference Between Gophers and Groundhogs?

If you’re planning an early February trip to Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, you might want to know the difference between groundhogs and gophers.

African American English derives from a historical past of contact between multiple language speakers. It varies across age, ethnicity, class, and gender. There is more than one AAE.

10 Things To Know About African American Language

African descendants in the U.S. have been speaking varieties of English, today known as African American Language (AAL), for many centuries. Here's what you should know.

Groundhog handler John Griffiths holding Punxsutawney Phil on Groundhog Day 2020.

9 Surprising Facts About Groundhog Day

The history of Groundhog Day stretches back hundreds of years. But, as it turns out, the furry animal isn’t the best at getting the forecast right.

Amazon's most-loved Valentine's gifts page is packed with trendy items that shoppers want the most.

Can't Think of the Perfect Valentine's Day Gift? Amazon’s ‘Most-Loved’ Section Curates the Site’s Best Products

Amazon’s most-loved section has a special hub just for trendy Valentine's Day gifts.

Magical Thinking: The New York Public Library Has Acquired Joan Didion’s Papers

One of the 20th century’s great writers will take up residence at the NYPL, with 240 linear feet of material.

This herbed cheese dip is perfect for a crowd.

Upgrade Your Super Bowl Spread With This Easy Herbed Cheese Dip

This recipe for cervelle de canut will add class to your Super Bowl menu.

9 Surprising Facts About Harriet Tubman

From enslaved woman to Underground Railroad guide and Civil War spy, Harriet Tubman led a remarkable life.

The best pizza spot in the U.S. according to Yelp might surprise you.

Pasadena Is Home to America’s Best Pizza, According to Yelp

According to Yelp reviewers, America’s top pizzeria can be found in Southern California.

What Kind of Fish Is Dory From Finding Nemo?

Before 2003's 'Finding Nemo,' 'Dory fish' were best known by another name. Actually, several other names.

An illustration by William L. Sheppard of John White and company discussing the ‘CROATOAN’ clue.

13 Tantalizing Facts About the Lost Colony of Roanoke

What happened to the Lost Colony of Roanoke? Corporate greed, dreadful diplomacy, and the wrath of Mother Nature. Also, we don’t know.

Pay close attention to your vegetable peeler.

There’s a Secret Tool on Your Vegetable Peeler That Makes Prepping Potatoes a Lot Easier

If you’re looking for an easier way to remove the eyes from potatoes, you may already have the tool for the job at home.

Rediscovering Edmonia Lewis, Pioneering Sculptor of Cleopatra and Christ

Edmonia Lewis shaped her own identity in clay and marble, becoming one of the most renowned sculptors of the 19th century.

The Best Items at Trader Joe’s, According to Customers

Those Trader Joe’s chili lime chips clearly have a devoted fan base.

These memoirs offer an intimate look at some of your favorite stars.

16 of the Best Celebrity Memoirs to Read in 2023

From Prince Harry's 'Spare' to 'Finding Me' by Viola Davis, the best celebrity memoirs to read this year will be tough to put down.

Thanks to Good Housekeeping, you never have to wonder how often to clean everything in your house.

Here's How Often You Should Clean Everything In Your House

Learn what tasks you should be doing every day, and what you can leave until next month.

A couple walking through the courtyard of the Taj Mahal.

7 Grand Romantic Gestures From History

From Richard Wagner’s symphony for his wife to the Taj Mahal, these are the most impressive demonstrations of love from history.

Why Is Bottled Water So Expensive?

We pay billions for something that comes out of a faucet for pennies. Here’s why.

Benjamin Banneker: Almanac publisher and surveyor of our nation's capital.

Benjamin Banneker, the Black Mathematician Who May Have Saved Washington, D.C.

The U.S. capital might have been a very different place if not for the surveying work of Benjamin Banneker.

Test Your Color Perception Skills (and See How They Stack Up Against Your Fellow Humans)

Less than 1 percent of people surveyed got a perfect score on this free online color perception test. Take it to see where you rank.

Linguists have some theories about how Rock, Paper, Scissors is also known as roshambo.

Why Do People Call Rock-Paper-Scissors "Roshambo"?

The term is more commonly used on the West Coast, especially in northern California.

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