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Beekeepers may have one less thing to worry about.

This vaccine could help honeybees combat American foulbrood, a disease that can wipe out entire colonies.

There are some good ones—we pinkie promise.

The dictionary’s new words range from acronyms like ‘CODA’ to slang like ‘sh**housery.”

On the hunt for job opportunities? Head to Columbia—in South Carolina or Maryland.

Ms. Frizzles adventures were no ordinary field trips.

Who wouldn’t want a teacher like Ms. Frizzle? Take a ride down memory lane with these 12 facts about ‘The Magic School Bus.’

You use your hands every day to do thousands of things, but have you ever wondered why you refer to your fingers by names like 'thumb' and 'pinky'?

Burger King’s Royal Perks program, which is free to join, promises its members lots of free French fries.

Turns out, those weird shapes actually serve a pretty big function.

Those funky circles and squares you might see on a car’s bumper aren’t just for show—they actually come in handy if you ever need your car towed.

It’s time to get scientific about your stone skipping.

Everything you knew about skipping stones has been a lie.

Megafauna like woolly mammoths dominated during the ice age.

From what causes ice ages and how many we’ve had, to the species that thrived and the ones that died, here’s what you need to know.

Before reaching for the tweezers, try these less painful methods for removing a splinter.

From baking soda to plain water, these old-timey remedies will get that splinter out fast.

No need to leave home when you can create a vacation vibe with these top-rated products.

In need of a vacation but don’t want to leave your house? Here’s everything you need for a great winter staycation, from murder-mystery puzzles to electric fireplaces and more.

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

Did Thomas Jefferson really bring ice cream to the U.S.?

George Washington wasn’t the only U.S. president for whom a healthy dose of fiction gets mixed in with the facts.

A grenade was among the top 10 weirdest items found by the TSA in 2022.

You can certainly try to smuggle a gun inside jars of peanut butter, but it’s not very smooth.

There have never been dog portraits quite like these.

Studies have shown that just watching cat videos on the internet can boost a person’s energy and create positive emotions—so it’s no surprise that actual cat ownership has a number of benefits. Here are a few.

A portrait of Henrietta Lacks hangs in New York City.

An important figure in modern medicine, Lacks’s unique cells have been used in life-saving treatments. A new statue is another step in giving her the recognition she deserves.

Footloose Warehouse Dance with Realistic Audio - (No Music)

The warehouse dance scene from ‘Footloose’ takes on a different tone with realistic audio.

Do you have to go to Naples for a top-notch slice of ’za? No. Do you have to go there for the best slice in the world? Yes.

If you want to achieve your goals in 2023, this New Year’s resolutions calculator can help.

Readers have swooned over Jamie Fraser’s love for his time-traveling wife Claire since 1991.

Spring is a great time to stop and smell the flowers.

Summer, winter, and fall may have their fans, but spring is clearly the best season. Even science agrees.

Passengers on this open-air train are treated to the scent of ramen broth fumes.

Alfred Hitchcock is among the artists whose work is entering the public domain this year.

And Mickey Mouse could be next.

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How the 5 Fingers Got Their Names

Here’s How to Get Free Burger King Fries Every Week

What Are Those Circles and Squares on My Car’s Bumper?

Bulkier Stones May Give You Superior Skipping Action, According to Science

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6 Simple and Painless Ways to Remove a Splinter

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1 Misconception About Each U.S. President

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Prince Hairy and Meghan Bark-le: See What British Royal Family Members Look Like as Dogs

10 Scientific Benefits of Being a Cat Owner

The Virginia Hometown of Henrietta Lacks Will Erect a Statue in Her Honor

‘Footloose’ Without Music Is As Awkward As You’d Expect

The 25 Best Pizzerias in the World

This Online Calculator Makes It Easy to Stick to Your New Year’s Resolutions

10 Facts About Diana Gabaldon’s ‘Outlander’

15 Scientific Reasons Spring Is the Most Delightful Season

This Tourist Train in Japan Is Fueled By Salvaged Ramen Broth

Works by Hitchcock and Arthur Conan Doyle—and an Early Inspiration for Star Wars—Are Now Part of the Public Domain