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The 11th tablet of 'The Epic of Gilgamesh.'

10 of the Oldest Pieces of Literature

These pieces of literature—from 'The Epic of Gilgamesh' to what is widely considered the first novel ever written—are some of the oldest in history.

With these retailer sales, you can get your holiday shopping completely taken care of early—and still save.

The Best Cyber Monday Retailer Sales You Can Still Shop Online

These Cyber Monday sales at retailers like Our Place, Solo Stove, Sur La Table, and others can help you get the season's best gifts for less.

Taylor Russell and Timothée Chalamet in 'Bones and All' (2022).

Here’s What Timothée Chalamet and Taylor Russell Really Ate While Playing Cannibals in ‘Bones and All’

Hollywood’s latest cannibal movie required some culinary innovation—but less meat than you might’ve assumed.

A photo illustration of Violet Jessop in front of the Olympic (left) and Titanic (right); she survived the wrecks of both ships—and the Britannic.

11 Amazing Historical Coincidences

Sure, you can claim that there is no such thing as coincidence. But just wait ’til you hear these stories.

What Exactly Is a ‘Real Doozy’?

It’s delightfully old-timey slang we still use today. But does it have anything to do with the Duesenberg cars of the 1920s?

7 Reasons Why It's Finally Time to Get a Robot Vacuum

If you hate spending hours hunched over a mop bucket or stick vacuum each week, a robot vacuum is a no-brainer!

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What's the Kennection? #38

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

Pets and Christmas trees can be a chaotic combination.

8 Helpful Tips for Keeping Pets Out of Christmas Trees

Having pets doesn’t mean sacrificing the well-being of your Christmas tree. There are easy measures you can take to keep your Christmas tree pet-proof.

7 Simple Ways to Keep Your Home Free of Pet Hair

Free yourself from fur-covered floors, furniture, and clothing.

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Watch Will Ferrell Terrorize the North Pole in This Deleted Scene From ‘Elf’

No matter how many times you've watched ‘Elf’ (2003), this deleted scene may be new to you.

How Joyce Chopra Filmed the First Live Birth on Television — Hers

In 1972, filmmaker Joyce Chopra welcomed her daughter into the world—and invited all the world to see in her groundbreaking documentary, 'Joyce at 34.'

Dala horses are more than just holiday trinkets.

How the Dala Horse Became a Symbol of Sweden

These traditional Swedish toys are much more than a classic holiday gift or travel souvenir.

The Most Expensive Car Ever Sold Is 67 Years Old and Cost $143 Million

There are only two Mercedes-Benz Uhlenhaut Coupés in the world, and owning one of them means writing a big check.

Shopping at Walmart for Black Friday is worth it with these deals.

These Walmart Black Friday Deals Can Help You Save Hundreds of Dollars This Holiday Season

Walmart Black Friday deals have arrived and here's what to save on now from top brands like Dyson, Ninja, KitchenAid, and more.

The U.S. isn’t too generous with mandatory time off.

The Countries With the Most (and Least) Paid Vacation Time, Mapped

When it comes to paid time off, the United States ranks toward the bottom.

The MCU has made an art out of the post-credits tease.

What Was the First Post-Credits Scene in a Movie?

Kevin Feige and the brains at Marvel may have perfected the art of the post-credits tease, but they didn't invent it.

A Brief History of Creepy Victorian Christmas Cards

’Tis the season for Victorian Christmas cards featuring dead robins and murdered frogs.

How American Chinese Food Became Its Own Cuisine

Open your takeout containers, break apart your disposable chopsticks, and dig into the cuisine of the Chinese diaspora.

The etymological origins of the word 'daisy' are truly delightful.

The Unexpectedly Delightful Origins of 15 Common Words

Even some of the most mundane words can have delightful back stories.

Ive Got A Secret - Philo Farnsworth, Buster Keaton 1957

Philo Farnsworth, Pioneer of Television, Appeared on TV Only Once

The man who made electronic television signals a reality made only one on-camera appearance. No one knew who he was.

7 Pieces of Art That Were Lost to History

Plenty of famous art has been looted, stolen, destroyed, or has otherwise disappeared over the centuries.

Let These 'Home Alone' Bloopers Get You Into the Holiday Spirit

The blooper reel for 'Home Alone' will give you a fresh perspective on the Christmas classic.

Alan Abel, History's Greatest Hoaxer

Before Nathan Fielder and Sacha Baron Cohen pushed the boundaries of performance art, Alan Abel was able to convince media and the public of just about anything, including his own death.

Can You Read the Words Hiding in This Optical Illusion?

The image looks like a spiral pattern at first glance, but if you examine it closely you'll find two words hiding in plain sight.

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