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One more spin could land you in the slammer.

You go about your day trying to be a good citizen. Little did you know that your bingo game can't last more than five hours.

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Don't save this list for a dreich day.

English might be Scotland’s official language, but the country also has distinct dialects and regional nuances. And understanding Scottish slang? That’s a whole other ballgame.

Louise Slyth






One proud peacock.

With their massive tails and iridescent colors, peacocks have long fascinated their human observers—and we’re still learning their secrets.

Jessica Hullinger


Escapologist

As host Justin Dodd discusses in this episode of The History of Fun, magic has transformed from a little-respected sideshow to a multimillion-dollar industry.

Jon Mayer
Alexander Hamilton.

Learn about the life, legacy, and devastating death of Alexander Hamilton, the man who inspired Lin-Manuel Miranda's hit Broadway musical.

Ellen Gutoskey
Quisby is just one insult from this list that you might want to start using.

Next time you need to win an argument, try dropping one of these old-fashioned English insults.

Paul Anthony Jones








Get groovy with “/octodisco.”

Ready to up your chat game? Use these 10 handy tricks to unveil the fun Easter eggs hidden in Google Chat.

Rudie Obias
A fox in the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone.

Researchers thought the site of the 1986 Chernobyl disaster was unable to support life. But a bunch of wolves, deer, wild boars, bears, and foxes disagreed.

Claudia Dimuro, Jon Mayer


LeBron James.

LeBron James has been a basketball superstar for most of this century, but it was two football coaches who changed his life.

Sam Dunn