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Butter storage is the most talked about issue of modern times.

Does Butter Really Need to Be Refrigerated?

A room temperature stick of butter is easier to spread. But is it safe?

Steve Martin was a curious choice for the role of a mobster.

'My Blue Heaven,' Steve Martin's Comedic, Spiritual Sequel to 'Goodfellas'

In 1990, two movies based on the life of mobster Henry Hill hit theaters. 'Goodfellas' had Martin Scorsese. 'My Blue Heaven' had Steve Martin.

When Motley Crue became Mötley Crüe, they had no idea the umlaut "was a pronunciation thing."

From Motörhead to Mötley Crüe: A History of the Umlaut—Rock's Most Peculiar Punctuation

Where did the gothic garnish that became a trademark of rock bands like Mötley Crüe and Blue Öyster Cult get started?

Fun fact: Bed bugs can still be lurking inside those hotel rolling racks.

Headed to a Hotel? Here’s Why You Should Put Your Luggage in the Bathtub

Dropping your bags in the hotel bathroom could save you from a bed bug infestation.

Spot the Daisy at the Picnic in This Hidden Object Puzzle

This picnic scene has everything: Sandwiches, tea, fruit, cheese, and one rogue daisy.

A humpback whale in clear tropical waters

12 Fascinating Facts About Whales

We still have a lot to learn about these beasts of the deep.

Amelia Earhart is getting some overdue recognition.

A Monumental Moment: A Long-Awaited Statue of Amelia Earhart Will Be Unveiled at the U.S. Capitol This Month

The pioneering aviator who died under mysterious circumstances in 1937 will soon take a place of prominence in the National Statuary Hall Collection.

The Most Popular Song the Year You Were Born

From Bing Crosby to Ed Sheeran, these are the chart-toppers from the past 82 years.

11 Québec Slang Terms You Should Know

Québec slang, as heard in Montréal and elsewhere, is a remarkable 'méli-mélo' (hodgepodge) of ancient French, more recent borrowings from Arabic- and Haitian Creole-speaking communities, and English loanwords.

There's much more to them than their fluff.

10 Facts About Poodles

There’s a lot you might not know about France’s national dog.

Circus Act: When 'The Price Is Right' Offered Elephants as Prizes

The 1950s version of the iconic game show got real weird with some of their prizes.

10 Famous Works of Art That Were Attacked

The 2022 vandalization of the 'Mona Lisa' was just the latest incident where famous art was attacked.

Jane Goodall is Getting the Barbie Treatment—With a Doll Made of Recycled Plastic

The Barbie ‘Inspiring Women’ series is honoring one of the world’s most iconic primatologists and conservationists.

Enjoy a Venison Scotch Egg and Other British Delicacies at London's Only Michelin-Starred Pub

The Harwood Arms in London reimagines humble pub food as gourmet cuisine.

The board during a taping of the 'Jeopardy!' Million Dollar Celebrity Invitational Tournament.

40 Final ‘Jeopardy!’ Questions That All Three Contestants Got Wrong

These Final ‘Jeopardy!’ triple stumpers run the gamut from “Medieval Asia” to “Broadway Musicals.”

Fozzie Bear and Gonzo from 'The Muppet Show.'

Watch The Muppets Stay in Character Throughout This Hilarious Blooper Reel

Even when they mess up, the puppeteers behind The Muppets never drop their famous personas.

9 Fascinating Facts About Delia Owens's 'Where the Crawdads Sing'

Delia Owens's 'Where the Crawdads Sing' is a bildungsroman, a survivalist thriller, a love story, a whodunit, and a meditation on nature all rolled into one.

Bookcase vs. Bookshelf: What's the Difference?

That unread copy of 'Ulysses' you bought to impress your friends needs to go somewhere.

The Carina Nebula stellar nursery as captured by NASA's James Webb Space Telescope

See Mind-Blowing Photos of the Deep Universe from NASA's James Webb Space Telescope

NASA has released the deepest, clearest images of the universe ever captured.

11 Wild Urban Legends Surrounding Popular Songs

From Tom Petty to The Eagles, fans have concocted some pretty bizarre—and very, very dark—theories about hit songs.

Visitors take in the grandeur of coast redwoods at Muir Woods in Golden Gate National Recreation Area.

11 Urban National Parks You Can Visit This Summer

Enjoy nature, beef up your historical knowledge, and spend quality time with friends or family in these public lands within, or just outside, major U.S. cities.

Recurring vs. Reoccurring: What’s the Difference, and When Should I Use Each?

Yes, they’re synonyms. But there’s a little more to the semantic story of ‘recur’ vs. ’reoccur’ than that.

Where to Score Free Fries for National Fry Day

Don't let Wednesday, July 13, pass by without claiming a free order of fries.

Common Misconceptions About Forensic Science

Do you put too much stock into anything labeled ‘forensic evidence’? You might be a victim of the CSI effect.

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