Disc vs. Disk: What’s the Difference?
Deciding to write 'disc' or 'disk' depends on what kind of disc it is. Sometimes.
Deciding to write 'disc' or 'disk' depends on what kind of disc it is. Sometimes.
You may know Austin, Texas, as the Live Musical Capital of the World that’s devoted to keepin’ itself weird—but you might not be familiar with the city’s many slang terms.
Eating well often comes at a premium price. Here’s why.
Worried about pressing strange buttons in your new car? Us, too. But you'll probably like this one.
American writer Gertrude Stein left a profound mark on 20th-century modernism through her literary work and her enthusiastic patronage of avant-garde art. Read on for more facts about her idiosyncratic life.
Oven mitts allow us to handle delicious hot things, but using one that's not totally dry can result in kitchen mishaps.
The Amish aren't known for their bawdy senses of humor, but try telling that to the couple snapping a photo under the sign announcing they've arrived at Intercourse.
Every time a new year rolls around, people set out to better themselves. But why do we make these promises to ourselves, and where did this tradition come from? We can start by blaming the ancient Babylonians.
Long gone are the days of graffitied subway cars and cigarette ads in Times Square.
Box office success does not always equal critical acclaim. But many of the biggest hits of the 1990s are still being talked about, and revisited, today.
All five answers to the questions below have something in common. Can you figure it out?
Participating in Dry January means that no booze at all is to pass your lips for the entire calendar month of January. Here's how it started.
From Celine Dion’s “erotic motorcycle” to the crafty female platypus who faked a pregnancy in order to bust out of the Bronx Zoo, 2023 was full of some pretty great stories.
From pronouncing the name of one of the Beastie Boys to how to say “Sade” correctly, here are a few tips for your tongue.
All five answers to the questions below have something in common. Can you figure it out?
The ISS orbits Earth once every 90 minutes, giving sky-gazers plenty of chances to see it.
Napoleon needed cash fast, so he made the U.S. an offer it couldn’t refuse.
Unsure how to spend your FSA money? From new glasses to over-the-counter (OTC) medication, here are some health products you can purchase using FSA funds.
Your fluffy pals need special attention during holiday celebrations. Here's what you can do to help manage their stress.
Ever wonder why the new year officially starts on January 1? Turns out, you can thank Pope Gregory XIII—and Julius Caesar.
For many Victorians, parties, dancing, and festive spirits were staples of New Year’s celebrations. Yet there were many other odd, quaint, and charming customs that for the most part are no longer with us.
On New Year’s Eve, after the ball has dropped, revelers queue up "Auld Lang Syne"—that song that makes you cry, even though you don’t understand it and know almost none of the words.
New Year’s Eve in Times Square is one of the most famous traditions in New York City. Learn how Manhattan's most colorful party came to be.
A bloody take on the Conan legend was announced in 2005—and then all but vanished.