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Call a bout of spontaneous, uproarious, unrestrained laughter 'cachinnation.'

The next time you interrupt an important meeting with a ructus or a borborygmus, you’ll at least have the perfect word for it.

A map of the world's undersea cables in 2015.

The internet is really just a spaghetti-work of really long wires found in the coldest depths of the ocean.

Gruyère gougères deserve a spot on your cheese plate.

Gruyère gougères are basically grown-up cheese puffs, and the classy hors d’oeuvres are surprisingly easy to make.

A small sampling of our 50+ regional dish selections

You probably know about Chicago's deep dish pizza and New York City's famous bagels, but what's the signature regional dish in Alabama? Or Idaho?

The royal couple has seen better days.

Amelia Bloomer popularized the pants that would come to bear her name—but she didn't invent them.

Amelia Bloomer’s impact on the women’s rights movement went much further than inspiring a fashion revolution.

One of the hottest fads of the 1960s was being buried alive. Irishman Mike Meaney thought he could take the title away from a Texan.

It isn’t hard to make a Shamrock Shake at home.

With this recipe, you can keep making Shamrock Shakes at home after they leave McDonald's.

In 1975, a woman found her husband dead in a chair after watching a BBC sitcom. He had been laughing for almost a half-hour. Was it merriment that killed him?

Irish has a name for grizzly bear, even if the bears don't inhabit the country.

The Irish language is full of evocative names for aspects of the natural environment, and wildlife is no exception.

Wordiest, not weirdest. But probably that, too.

Toblerone is no longer Swiss enough for the Swiss mountain peak in its logo.

Some early explorers went looking for an legendary land named “Ultima Thule”—which may have been inspired by Iceland.

These imaginary isles all have a place in world history, literature, or mythology—despite not having a place on the map.

The new Girl Scout cookie Raspberry Rally has become hard to find outside third-party resellers.

eBay is one of the only places you can find Raspberry Rally, a popular new Girl Scout cookie that sold out in the 2023 season.

Peace between cats and dogs is possible—with time, strategy, and training.

Pink Trombone is an simulator that simulates how speech is made.

How many sounds can you figure out how to make?

World War I brought aircraft carriers into the action.

The Great War was a time of terrible tragedy, but also led to some inventions that had a lasting impact on society.

There is a perfect time to go to your local thrift store if you want to find the best deals.

Gibson was the first Black athlete to win a Grand Slam tennis event—and she also played pro golf.

(Left to right) David Niven, Marlene Dietrich, and Frank Sinatra in 'Around the World in 80 Days' (1956).

Many of the worst movies to win a Best Picture Oscar are still a lot better than most other movies.

Consider these elements when choosing where to sit at the theater.

There is a seat in every movie theater that will give you an optimal viewing experience, and it's not necessarily in the dead-center row.

From critter-killing copulation to beautiful “bladder songs,” here are some of the strangest facts about sex in the animal kingdom.

With the Al Dente kitchen timer, you’ll find yourself singing along while stirring your spaghetti.

Corned beef and cabbage has beef, cabbage, and not a speck of corn. What gives?

The Proper Names of 17 Bodily Functions

10 Deep Facts About the Internet’s Undersea Cables

Making These Fancy French Cheese Puffs At Home Is Surprisingly Simple

One Beloved Dish From Each U.S. State

Bizarre Wax Statues of Prince William and Kate Middleton Stun, Repulse Fans Online and in Poland

9 Fascinating Facts About Amelia Bloomer

'The Coffin Man': Michael “Mick” Meaney, Who Volunteered to Be Buried Alive for 61 Days

Making Your Own Shamrock Shake at Home Is Easy—and Requires Just Four Ingredients

Can You Really Laugh Yourself to Death?

10 Delightfully Descriptive Irish Animal Names

Frankly Speaking: 'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia' Might Be the Wordiest Show on TV

Toblerone Must Remove the Matterhorn From Its Logo Due to 'Swissness' Law

10 Legendary (and Probably Made-Up) Islands

8 Expert Tricks to Help Your Cat and Dog to Get Along

Play With An Odd Voice Simulator That Mimics How Your Mouth Creates Sound

12 Technological Advancements of World War I

The Best Time to Go Thrift Shopping, According to Goodwill

12 Awesome Facts About Althea Gibson

The 10 Worst Movies to Win a Best Picture Oscar, According to Audiences

This Is the Best Place to Sit in a Movie Theater

19 Odd Facts About Animal Sex

This Cute Pasta Timer Sings Italian Ballads When Your Spaghetti Is Ready

Why Is It Called “Corned Beef” If It Doesn’t Contain Corn?