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The Dairy Maid and House Matron badges of yore seem a little outdated today.

11 (Fortunately) Retired Girl Scout Badges

The Dairy Maid, Invalid Cooking, and House Matron badges that Girl Scouts of yore worked toward seem a little outdated today.

Reading about your new car is like taking a trip into Middle-earth.

New Data Confirms That, Yes, Your Car's Manual Is Longer Than 'War and Peace'

They’re enormous—and some new data has assessed just how imposing they can be.

11 Gaelic Loanwords to Celebrate St. Patrick's Day

It's said that everyone gets to be a bit Irish on St. Patrick’s Day. In that case, it's only fair that everyone has a few words of Gaelic origin ready.

What Happens to Undeliverable Mail With No Return Address?

If you forgot to put a return address on a piece of mail that never made it to its destination, you can still get it back.

11 Trailblazing Women Who Made National Park History

Although the first few years of the National Park Service were dominated by male employees, it didn’t take long for women to make their marks.

11 Awesome Candies That You’ll Probably Never Eat Again

Sugar nor spice could keep these long-lost candies on shelves forever.

Explorer Ferdinand Magellan didn't quite get all the way around the globe.

11 of History’s Most Famous Sea Voyages

Throughout history, sea travel has provided a watery road to modern globalism. Here are 11 incredible sea voyages that advanced our understanding of the world.

11 Facts About Kitty O’Brien Joyner, NASA’s First Woman Engineer

Find out more about the life of Kitty O'Brien Joyner, NASA's first female engineer.

A pillory, 1805. Artist: William Henry Pyne

11 Brutal Torture Devices From History

Here are some particularly brutal torture devices that have thankfully been phased out of our penal systems.

Discover LEGO's Adventures with Mario Starter Course set.

Happy Mario Day 2022, Nintendo Fans: Celebrate With LEGO Sets Based on the Franchise

March 10 is known to Nintendo enthusiasts as Mario Day, and this year fans can celebrate with LEGO starter sets based on the franchise.

'Titanic' was expected to drown at the box office.

When 'Titanic' Was Expected to Be a Huge Flop

James Cameron's $200 million gamble was nearly sunk by irate crew members, bad word-of-mouth, and chowder spiked with PCP.

Some French Poutine Restaurants Have Had to Explain That They’re Not Affiliated With Vladimir Putin

In French, Vladimir Putin’s surname is spelled ‘Poutine,’ which is causing problems for the country’s poutine eateries.

What’s the Smallest Bone in the Body?

The smallest bone in your body is one of a set of three whose collective name literally means ‘small bones.’

Sean’s Bar, Ireland’s Oldest Pub, Might Also Be the World's Oldest Pub

Sean's Bar's 1100-year-old structure makes it the oldest pub in Ireland—and possibly the world.

The still-intact wheel of Shackleton's ill-fated vessel.

Sir Ernest Shackleton’s 'Endurance' Shipwreck Has Been Found After More Than a Century

Ernest Shackleton’s ill-fated ‘Endurance’ sunk 107 years ago near Antarctica, kicking off one of the most thrilling survival stories of all time.

An 1858 cartoon shows Death rowing down the polluted River Thames.

How London's Great Stink Turned the Tide of Victorian Pollution

In 1858, Londoners were overwhelmed with the stench rising from the River Thames. Joseph Bazalgette built an entire sewer system to get rid of of the smell.

Incorporate these 'A' words into your vocabulary.

39 Amazing Words That Begin With the Letter 'A'

Don't be agelastic or an ashcat—these words will help even a budding abecedarian advance their vocabulary.

6 Groundbreaking Facts About Elizabeth Blackwell, America’s First Woman Physician

When she graduated from medical school in 1849, Elizabeth Blackwell earned more than an M.D.: she also earned the distinction of becoming America’s first woman doctor.

Your Costco Membership Could Be Getting More Expensive

Costco is due for a membership price increase in 2022, but it won't happen right away.

13 Facts About Siamese Cats

Like most cat breeds, the Siamese’s true origins are cloaked in mystery.

Missing: One Box of Human Heads

The human heads were being taken back to headquarters after being used for a medical training session.

Some old-school G.I. Joes line up for duty.

New on Throwback Video: The Plastic, Fantastic History of G.I. Joe

Who has worse aim than stormtroopers? Probably the heroes and adversaries of G.I. Joe, Hasbro’s never-ending toy story about an elite U.S. combat team facing of

Ukraine's biggest flag flies some 90 metres above the city...

8 Charities and Organizations Helping Ukraine—and How You Can Contribute

Here are eight charities, media outlets, and organizations that you can support to help the people of Ukraine.

Edgar Allan Poe's Cipher Challenge

Edgar Allan Poe loved ciphers—and in 1841, "The Raven" author issued a cipher-related challenge.

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