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Henry James was no stranger to revising his work after it had been published.

5 Authors Who Edited Their Books After Publication

The history of literature shows that sometimes, even the greatest authors aren’t completely immune to outward criticism ... or the impulse to keep polishing.

Digging Into the Explosive Mystery Behind the Kentucky Meat Shower of 1876

On Friday, March 3, 1876, something unexpected started tumbling from the skies in Olympian Springs, Kentucky: gristly, oozing chunks of flesh.

What You Can (and Can't) Take From Hotel Rooms

That pen? Probably fine. The marble fireplace built into the wall? You're pushing it.

Because sometimes we'll start a cold open and don’t even know where it’s going—but supercuts like this help us along the way.

Watch This Supercut of the Cold Opens From ’The Office’ Season Finales

If you agree that the opening scenes of 'The Office' are some of its best, you can watch 13 full minutes of them.

3 Easy Ways to Make a Box Cake Taste Homemade

These box cake hacks will have your party guests assuming you sprung for an extravagant bakery-made dessert.

Why You See Quilt Patterns on So Many Barns

Though the designs can be traced to American folk traditions, quilt barns are part of a contemporary movement.

You Can Take a Virtual Tour of Frank Lloyd Wright’s Demolished Imperial Hotel in Tokyo

What was it like to stay in Frank Lloyd Wright’s Imperial Hotel? This video reimagines its grandeur.

There's no sleight of hand going on when it comes to these facts.

14 Fascinating Facts About the History of Magic

Find out how the word legerdemain came to be, why medieval spectators of the cups and balls illusion had to watch their pockets, and more in this list of fun and fantastical facts about the history of magic.

What's the Kennection? #26

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

Nirvana might have led the grunge movement, but other bands helped define the era, too.

10 of the Most Influential Grunge Artists of the ‘90s

Bands like Nirvana, Mudhoney, and Pearl Jam helped bring grunge to the mainstream in the ‘90s and defined the era.

You can save on more than just furniture at Wayfair right now.

Wayfair’s Labor Day Sale Is Your Chance To Save Up to 70 Percent on Household Essentials

During the Wayfair Labor Day sales event, you can get Dyson vacuums for less, plus save on outdoor furniture, cookware, and other home essentials.

Why Do Car Steering Wheels Feel Sticky?

Other than when you spill a Big Gulp on them, we mean.

The Most Popular Stephen King Movie in Each State

Pennywise might be big in Texas, but other states prefer telekinetic prom queens.

Claude Monet in front of the famous water lilies at his gardens in Giverny, 1905.

10 Writers and Artists Who Wanted Their Work Destroyed

Whether from a lack of confidence, concerns over sensitive contents, a change of direction, or simply a fit of pique, a number of artists and writers have destroyed their own work.

Watch Nearly 20 Minutes of Bloopers From Your Favorite Horror Movies

Featuring outtakes from everything from ‘Young Frankenstein’ to ‘Scream,’ this blooper reel puts the ‘laughter’ in ‘slaughter.’

These words will make you jump for joy, no matter what happy situation you're in.

32 Words for Positive Phenomena That Don’t Have an English Equivalent

Why doesn’t English have a word for when you sneak a taste of food when you think no one’s watching?

St. Augustine's Flagler College—originally the Ponce de León Hotel, constructed in 1888.

What's the Oldest City in America?

The oldest city in the U.S. predates Jamestown by more than 40 years.

Each U.S. State’s Favorite Snack Food, Mapped

Nearly half of all U.S. states seem to agree that Doritos is one of the best snack foods of all time.

Internet Misinformation Is Giving Spiders a Bad Rap, Study Shows

Don’t let misguided media sources compound your arachnophobia.

8 Fascinating Facts About the Brothers Grimm

You’re probably familiar with Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella, Snow White, and Rapunzel, but many are unfamiliar with the origins of the popular versions of these stories. Here's what you need to know about brothers Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm and their tales.

5 Facts About American Bobtail Cats

The American Bobtail is a large, muscular cat with a “bobbed” tail that stems from a natural genetic mutation.

Trying to find the mouse may make you a bit nutty.

Can You Spot the Mouse Hiding Among the Squirrels?

This hidden image puzzle from the Hungarian artist Dudolf contains a secret mouse in a crowd of squirrels.

The California Roll, an American sushi classic

A Brief History of the California Roll

The California roll is practically synonymous with sushi for some people.

10 Women Automotive Pioneers

Since the earliest days of motoring, there have been women determined to compete with men at the highest levels.

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