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You might think your cat puts toys in his water bowl just to be a jerk. We can’t exactly prove that wrong—but there might be another explanation.

View of the Empire State Building in New York City.

From Las Vegas to New York City, these are the best spots in the country to soak in the sights.

Hanford, Washington, became the site of nuclear experiments.

In the 1940s, residents near Hanford, Washington, were getting dosed with the radioactive equivalent of Three Mile Island every day.

Catatumbo lightning over Lake Maracaibo in Venezuela

One place in Venezuela, near the confluence of the Catatumbo River and Lake Maracaibo, experiences lightning storms almost every day.

If browsing Zillow causes you stress, this list may put things into perspective.

The original recipes for Watergate salad appeared during the Watergate scandal. But who named it?

These dogs can either be fierce guard dogs or cuddly companions.

Ellen DeGeneres made television history in 1997.

The stand-up comic-turned-actress was warned not to disclose her sexuality. She did it anyway.

What color car has the best resale value? Probably not the one in your own driveway.

Gene Wilder in 'Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory.'

Alas, it still doesn’t explain why Grandpa Joe could suddenly walk after all those years being bedridden.

You likely know of Quasimodo, of Esmeralda, maybe you know Dom Claude Frollo or even Captain Phoebus … but here are some facts about The Hunchback of Notre Dame you might not know.

Being able to find your actual motorcycle helmet in your own messy garage is a key part of motorcycle safety.

George Michael performs during his "Faith World Tour."

The idea of pop stardom fundamentally changed in the 1980s, in part because of George Michael and his blockbuster solo album debut, 'Faith.'

Ticks are selfless when it comes to sharing the bacteria causing Lyme disease.

The tick-borne illness causing inflammation and fatigue may be more prevalent than we knew.

Kate Bush’s 1985 synth-pop classic “Running Up That Hill (A Deal With God)” is running up the charts decades after its release—and not for the first time.

Liza Minnelli and Joel Grey in ‘Cabaret.’

Here are 12 must-see LGBTQ+ films from 1990 and earlier that deserve a spot on your binge-watching list during Pride season.

Since its original opening in 1884, the Hotel Chelsea has made headlines for its celebrity residents, bizarre deaths, purported paranormal activity, and beyond.

Batman (Val Kilmer) and Robin (Chris O'Donnell) in 'Batman Forever' (1995).

The 'Batman' (1989) and 'Batman Returns' (1992) director had some thoughts to share about the superhero's most infamous costume.

Maya Hawke and Joe Keery in 'Stranger Things.'

You'll want to grab the big bowl of popcorn and get comfy for the final episode of 'Stranger Things' season 4.

Sectaurs was just one of many failed 1980s toys.

Many people of a certain age look back at the 1980s as the golden age of toys. But some action figures just didn't resonate—at least back then.

It was as if someone’s coffee run was being weaponized as a tool for revenge.

Learn more about the fascinating mind behind 'Blade Runner,' 'Minority Report,' and so many other standouts of the sci-fi genre.

Fernweh is the new wanderlust.

John W. Dean testifying during the Senate Watergate hearings in June 1973.

The Watergate scandal didn’t actually result in Richard Nixon’s impeachment—but it did generate months of riveting congressional hearings.

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Green Run: When the U.S. Government Released Radiation in the Pacific Northwest

9 Dazzling Facts about the Catatumbo Lightning, Venezuela’s Constant Electrical Storm

The Most Expensive Home for Sale in Every U.S. State

Jell-O Journalism: Investigating the Origins of Watergate Salad

10 Facts About the Rottweiler

When Ellen DeGeneres Came Out on TV—and in Real Life

The 3 Best (And 3 Worst) Car Colors for Resale Value

Is Bong Joon-ho’s ‘Snowpiercer’ a Sequel to ‘Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory’? One Fan Theory Says Yes

7 Fascinating Facts About Victor Hugo's 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame'

Can You Find the Hidden Helmet Among the Motorcycles?

10 Facts About George Michael's 'Faith'

Over 14 Percent of the World's Population Has Contracted Lyme Disease, According to a New Study

Kate Bush's Haunting "Running Up That Hill" Has Been Connecting With New Generations for Nearly 40 Years

12 Classic LGBTQ+ Movies You Shouldn't Miss

8 Fascinating Facts About New York City's Hotel Chelsea

Tim Burton Was Also Confused By Batman's Nipples Suit

The 'Stranger Things' Season 4 Finale Runtime Has Been Revealed—and It’s a Long One

12 Toys From the 1980s That Didn't Take Off

The Great Cup Caper: A Man Who Spent Three Years Tossing McDonald's Coffee Cups on a Rival's Lawn Has Apologized

8 Facts About Philip K. Dick

Beyond Wanderlust: 30 Words Every Traveler Should Know

You Can Stream All 51 Days of the Watergate Hearings Online for Free