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Aldi’s official UK beer taster will get to sample drinks for the grocery chain that will be sent directly to their home.

Katsushika Hokusai's ‘The Great Wave off Kanagawa’ gracefully distills the power of the ocean into a two-dimensional image that's as deceptively simple as it is mesmerizing.

Family having dinner by the road, circa 1930.

Grab the gelatin and the hot dogs and head to the kitchen to make these meals from the Great Depression.

The position he's in could actually increase his chances of surviving a high fall.

How and where you land is one of the major factors in whether you get up from the ground or go 6 feet further into it

If you can do today's crossword puzzles, you can do this one.

Try your hand at the 1913 diamond grid that kicked off the crossword puzzle craze.

Costco samples are losing that human touch.

Product kiosks are popping up at Costco locations, casting doubt over the role of human product demonstrators.

Over the past decade or so, the spotted lanternfly has become one of the most notorious invasive species in the United States. Here’s how it got here, how to spot it—and most importantly, how to kill it.

Melanie Chartoff as Principal Grace Musso With Corin Nemec as "Parker Lewis Can't Lose"

In the fall of 1990, two shows about meta high-schoolers premiered. Only one would last through the holidays.

The answer is a bit complicated.

The Ferris wheel is as beloved today as it was when it first debuted in 1893.

From the Ferris wheel to the Tilt-a-Whirl, carnival rides have some fascinating origin stories. Discover more about the history of these popular attractions here.

Paul Reubens in character as Pee-wee Herman.

Whether it was a mustached dad, an egg in a frying pan, or Pee-wee Herman holding a crack vial, public service announcements pulled out all the stops to save Gen Xers' lives.

A bit of training will make going for a walk a lot easier.

walks give dogs a chance for them to explore and interact with the environment around them. Here's how to stop them from dragging you along for the ride.

If you're planning a trip to a U.S. city, here are some destinations to consider—and some to possibly reconsider.

There‘s a scientific reason you love the smell of gas so much.

If you find the pungent aroma of gas pleasant at the pump, you're not alone. Here's why fuel tickles your brain.

Guests look at a portrait of Henrietta Lacks.

Though she died of cancer in 1951, Henrietta Lacks's immortal cells became the foundation for countless medical advancements.

These 17 synonyms for sex earned a place in the ‘1811 Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue.’

There are two main ways for getting a pimento inside an olive.

Until the early 1960s, pimentos were sliced and then stuffed into olives by hand.

While your Deaf friends might get a good laugh when you accidentally sign “f**k you” instead of “thank you,” it’s still best to know the correct signs when interacting within the Deaf community.

People in the 20th century had some odd anti-aging cures to consider.

From animal glands to radioactive water, these odd anti-aging cures involved more scheme than science.

The website formerly known as Twitter has replaced its bird logo with an X, but there's a way for iPhone users to get the old icon back on their home screen.

Some string theorists predict at least 10 dimensions, most of which humans can’t perceive.

According to string theory, there are at least 10 dimensions of space, most of which are impossible for humans to perceive.

Chinese zoo denies their bear is a guy in a bear suit

A bear walking on its hind legs and sporting baggy skin has led to a wild theory.

The great white is one of more than 500 shark species.

Whether you’re a ‘Jaws’ fanatic or just want to live every week like it’s Shark Week, you'll want to read up on these fascinating facts about sharks.

If you've been here recently, this PSA is for you.

First it was almond cookies—now it’s Unexpected Broccoli Cheddar Soup and Fully Cooked Falafel.

Aldi Is Hiring a Professional Beer Taster

16 Things You Might Not Know About ‘The Great Wave off Kanagawa’

10 Curious Recipes From the Depression Era

How Far Can You Fall and Still Survive?

Can You Solve the World’s First Crossword Puzzle?

Attention, Shoppers: Costco Sample Stations May Be Going Self-Serve

10 Facts About the Spotted Lanternfly

The Brat Pack: When ‘Parker Lewis Can’t Lose’ Took on ‘Ferris Bueller’

Are There Any Synonyms for the Word ‘Synonym’?

The Origins of 15 Classic Carnival Rides

10 Memorable PSAs That Attempted to Save Generation X

How to Stop Your Dog From Pulling on Their Leash, According to a Professional Trainer

The 20 U.S. Cities American Tourists Love and Hate the Most

There’s a Scientific Reason Why Some People Love the Smell of Gasoline

How Henrietta Lacks Became the Mother of Modern Medicine

17 Euphemisms for Sex From the 1800s

What Are Pimentos, And How Do They Get Inside Olives?

20 ASL Signs You Don’t Want to Mix Up

10 of the 20th Century’s Strangest Anti-Aging Cures

Can't Stand a Certain App's New Icon? Your iPhone Will Let You Customize It

How Many Dimensions Are There in the Universe?

A Zoo in China Denies It's Exhibiting a Human in a Bear Suit

31 Fascinating Facts About Sharks

May Contain Rocks or Insects: Trader Joe’s Adds Falafel and Soup to Its List of Recalled Food Items