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Delve into the rich genre of Afrofuturism with these fascinating reads.

8 Afrofuturism Novels Worth Adding to Your Collection

These fascinating Afrofuturism novels from authors like Octavia Butler and Colson Whitehead are a great way to discover more about this genre.

What's the Kennection? #28

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

The 25 Cities With the Most Skyscrapers Worldwide

To some people, the size of a city’s buildings is just as important as the size of its population.

Cynthia Addai-Robinson (Queen Regent Míriel) and Morfydd Clark (Galadriel) in 'The Rings of Power.'

This Interactive Map of Middle-earth Helps Bridge the Gap Between ‘The Lord of the Rings’ and ‘The Rings of Power’

A map of Middle-earth is featured in ‘The Rings of Power,’ but it’s tough to get the full picture from a few myopic shots.

The Luno Air Mattress 2.0 is purpose-built for car camping (dog not included).

We Tried It: The Luno Air Mattress 2.0 Makes Car Camping a Breeze

The Luno Air Mattress 2.0 is designed to make car camping comfortable. Here's what we learned after testing it ourselves.

Skip the Line at Starbucks: Here’s How to Make Your Own Pumpkin Spice Latte at Home

This homemade pumpkin spice latte recipe contains real pumpkin puree, just like the Starbucks version.

Sometimes you can have too much Paddington.

Royal Parks Is Pleading With People to Stop Leaving Paddington Bears and Marmalade Sandwiches to Mourn the Queen

The stuffed bears and marmalade sandwiches are becoming a headache for the park.

40 Wonderful W-Words To Widen Your Vocabulary

Whether you're writative or just trying to be a linguistic wheel-horse, these words are for you.

9 Discontinued Cracker Barrel Menu Items

You can find all sorts of things on the menu at Cracker Barrel—except for these discontinued items.

Otto, Leslie Nielsen, and Robert Hays in 'Airplane!' (1980).

How the 1980s Became the Golden Age of Spoof Movies (And Why It Couldn’t Last)

The arrival of blockbuster movies like 'Jaws' and 'Star Wars' and the rise of the home video era allowed '80s comedies like 'Airplane!' and 'The Naked Gun' to define the spoof genre like no films before them ever could.

An industrial plant in Louisiana's "Cancer Alley" region.

The 20 Most Polluted States in America

Unfortunately, Louisiana doesn’t have a region called “Cancer Alley” for nothing.

Ho Chi Minh City, formerly known as Saigon.

8 Cities That Have Changed Names

Some of the most well-known cities in the world have gone through at least one name change.

Because not all receipts need to be saved forever.

This Handy iPhone Shortcut Lets You Delete All Your Old Screenshots in One Go

Need to declutter your screenshots folder? This iPhone shortcut will do it for you.

This Halloween Safety Video From the 1970s Is Unintentionally Creepy

The possible involvement of a famous horror director may explain the video's eerie tone.

You might know someone who qualifies as a bananenbieger.

30 Hilarious German Insults You Should Start Using Immediately

One translates to "asparagus Tarzan." Another means "bag of whale blubber." In fact, some of these are so amusing you might not even mind being insulted.

You’re Probably Pouring Your Milk Upside Down

While pouring milk into your coffee or a glass of orange juice in the morning doesn't seem like a difficult task, you might be doing it wrong.

Strom Thurmond approached the Senate as though it were an endurance contest.

The Longest Filibuster in History Lasted More Than 24 Hours

In 1957, South Carolina Senator Strom Thurmond made a marathon argument against integration.

Pictured: Roughly 16.5 potential mistakes

One Misconception About Each U.S. State

How well do you know the United States of America? In this episode of Misconceptions, we debunk one common myth about each of the 50 states.

Millie Bobby Brown in 'Stranger Things.'

10 Eerie 'Stranger Things' Fan Theories

The supernatural drama on 'Stranger Things' is practically endless, which has left plenty of room for wild speculation. Fortunately, fans have been only too happy to oblige—and share their theories online.

Charles Marion Russell, 'Lewis and Clark on the Lower Columbia,' 1905.

12 Far-Flung Facts About the Lewis and Clark Expedition

They didn’t find a navigable water route to the Pacific Ocean—but they did return with journals full of observations.

’Neighbor Free’ Seat Upgrades Are Gaining Popularity With Airlines and Cramped Passengers

Getting blessed with extra room in your row is usually a matter of luck, but some airlines are letting passengers opt for the perk—for the right price.

8 Stephen King Movie Adaptations That Changed the Book Ending

Sometimes, rewriting is better. Here are some of the most popular Stephen King movies that have different book endings.

Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee 2022 - Platinum Jubilee Pageant

25 Royals in the Line of Succession to the British Throne

While King Charles III is only just getting started, here are the royals who could one day take his place on the throne—in one very specific order.

Cereal is now portable, just as Dennis Reynolds intended.

These Single-Serve Kellogg's Cereals Just Need Water to Make a Bowl of Portable Comfort Food

The cereal giant's new line of portable bowls use instantized milk, making it possible to eat cereal in your carpool lane.

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