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Been burning the candle at both ends? These terms can help you describe it better.

13 Old and Unusual Ways to Say You’re Burned Out

The term ’burned out’ dates back to the early 19th century—and people have had other names for it for much longer than that.

10 Towns That Seem Straight Out of a Storybook

While the world's biggest cities have spent centuries competing over the tallest towers and grandest innovations, these lovely towns have held on to their quaint houses and curious designs.

How Victorian Explorers and Pining Lovers Used Coded Newspaper Ads to Communicate

“S. lkqo. C. hgo & Tatty.” It’s gibberish to you, but not to Captain Richard Collinson.

Go ahead and persuade yourself that you need this.

This Special Edition of Jane Austen’s ‘Persuasion’ Includes Handwritten Letters and More

Anne Elliot got to keep Captain Wentworth’s letter forever. Now you can too with this deluxe edition of Jane Austen’s ‘Persuasion.'

The Origin—and Evolution—of the Phrase 'Trip the Light Fantastic'

While it has always referred to nimble, fleet-footed dancing, the imagery associated with the phrase "tripping the light fantastic" is a matter of profound disagreement.

An aerial shot of downtown Phoenix, Arizona.

The 25 Sunniest Cities in the U.S.

If you’re looking for a change of scenery, don’t underestimate the importance of sunlight.

You can consume classic works of literature in 20-minute increments with this app.

Want To Devour Some Classic Literature? The Serial Reader App Breaks Long Novels Up Into Easy-to-Read Chunks

Serial Reader offers more than 800 books in the form of daily "issues" that you can read in just 20 minutes.

A statue of Pocahontas stands near the Jamestown settlement site.

11 Amazing Facts About Jamestown, the First Permanent English Colony in North America

Over several decades beginning in 1607, Jamestown nearly collapsed multiple times as colonists succumbed to disease and famine.

Do You Really Need to Wait 30 Minutes After Eating to Go Swimming?

Parents everywhere have scared kids into thinking that pre-pool hot dog could spell the end. Boy Scouts may be to blame.

Midway Geyser Basin in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming.

The 10 U.S. States With the Most Under-the-Radar Tourism Destinations

If you like to travel off the beaten path, book a flight to one of these states.

How to Play a Classic Card Game With Your Tarot Deck

No fortune-telling skills are required to play this classic French tarot card game.

Read up on some fascinating facts about novels and novelists on this National Book Lovers Day.

12 Curious Facts About Books and Authors in Honor of National Book Lovers Day

In honor of National Book Lovers Day, here are just a few of our favorite facts about books and authors from 'The Curious Reader.'

40 Rip-Roaring R-Words To Refresh Your Vocabulary

Our humble letter R has one of the lengthiest and most complicated histories of all the letters of the alphabet.

Zoe Saldana at the Hollywood premiere of 'Guardians of the Galaxy' in 2014.

30 Actors Who Have Played Both Marvel and DC Comics Characters

Marvel and DC Comics are some of the most coveted intellectual property of the current entertainment landscape. Over the last few decades, countless actors have brought the beloved characters to life on screens big and small.

Too much dietary protein is causing big problems.

Your Protein-Rich Diet May Be Turning Your Pee into an Environmental Pollutant

American eat more meat than any other country—and nitrogen from all that extra protein has to go somewhere.

A Cinnabon location in its natural environment—a mall.

9 Things You Might Not Know About Cinnabon

The mall-friendly bakery chain rolls out over 100 million Cinnabons a year.

Tom Cruise takes another ride into The Danger Zone in 'Top Gun: Maverick' (2022).

The 25 Highest-Grossing Movies of All Time Worldwide

The Marvel Cinematic Universe has become a box office powerhouse—but not even Iron Man is a match for James Cameron.

21 Fascinating Facts About Vaccines

From facts about the COVID-19 vaccine to tidbits from vaccine history, here’s everything you ever wanted to know about immunization.

Why Do Baby Deer Have Spots?

A baby deer’s white spots aren’t there to make it look extra cute.

Mohamed Belkhir, a.k.a. MB14, at "Tenor" premiere.

Watch This Beatboxer-Turned-Opera Singer Perform a Full Symphony Solo

Using just a loop machine and his voice, beatboxer Mohamed Belkhir is able to recreate the performance of an entire orchestra by himself.

Nashville's Lower Broadway is known as the Honky-tonk Highway.

15 Nashville Slang Terms You Should Know

From hot chicken to honky-tonk and beyond, here are some terms that will give you a leg up when you visit Nashville.

What's the Kennection? #22

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

8 Misconceptions About Death

We'll exhume a few of them.

Jackie Robinson is getting his long-overdue museum.

New York City Is Getting a Jackie Robinson Museum

The iconic baseball player and civil rights leader will see his life story told in a New York City museum.

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