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People in high-risk groups may want to consider a measles vaccine booster.

Do You Need a Measles Vaccine Booster? Here’s What Experts Say

If you’re in a high-risk group, you may want to consider getting a booster for full protection against measles.

In space, it isn’t just number one and done.

To Boldly Go: The Science Behind Pooping in Space

Coming up with a practical way of replicating the earthbound poop experience took many years, many engineers, and a whole lot of ingenuity.

Houses in Californian cities fetch a high price.

The 10 Most and Least Expensive U.S. Cities to Buy a Home

Find out where home prices are the lowest and highest across the U.S.

Do You Know the Presidential Line of Succession?

The transfer of power passes through a lot of people. Can you put them in order?

This is a scene you might recognize from every police procedural ever.

How Do Two-Way Mirrors Work?

And how you can tell a two-way mirror from a standard one.

Alexander the Great (left) with his tutor, Aristotle.

5 Common Terms That Double as Logical Fallacies

The names of logical fallacies often double as common expressions—but they don't always mean the same thing.

The spelling is a bit peculiar at times, too.

21 Things You May Not Know About the U.S. Constitution

How well do you really know the U.S. Constitution? Discover things you might not have realized about this influential document, like its dictator-friendly loophole.

Can You Find the Dog Hiding Among the Polar Bears?

Here’s a delightful fun fact for you: a group of bears is called a sleuth! Can you sleuth out the dog hiding among these polar bears?

The Most Popular Pasta Sauces in the United States

Take a look at which pasta sauces are most common in American kitchens.

Believe it or not, soda containers can change how the product tastes.

What Makes Canned and Bottled Sodas Taste Different?

Ever wondered why canned soda tastes different from one in a plastic bottle? Learn how container materials impact flavor.

11 Expert Facts About ‘Léon: The Professional’

The film that launched Natalie Portman's career wouldn't have starred the future Oscar winner at all if her parents had gotten their way.

Keep them cozy and happy with a clean bed.

How to Clean Your Dog’s Bed—And Keep It Clean

Keep your dog‘s bed fresh and safe with these cleaning steps and tips.

What’s the Kennection? #157

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

Aldi has a good reason for charging a quarter to use carts.

Why Does Aldi Charge a Quarter to Use Their Shopping Carts?

Find out why Aldi‘s quarter system is a smart way to save money and ensure carts are always available.

Skype is name that didn’t originate in the dictionary.

The Origins of 8 Nonsensical Tech Names

From Skype to Etsy to Woot, the tech world is adept at formulating brand names from unexpected sources.

6 Facts About International Women’s Day

What has come to be known as International Women’s Day has been celebrated for more than 100 years.

Japan Is Now Home to the World’s Smallest Park

Oregon‘s Mill Ends Park is no longer the smallest in the world. The title now belongs to a park in Nagaizumi Town, Japan.

Introducing the Woolly Devil, the Newest Plant Discovered in Big Bend National Park

The woolly devil—a recently identified plant species—has researchers intrigued because it belongs to a brand new genus.

Students don‘t have to break the bank with these deals.

20 Companies That Offer Student Discounts

College can be expensive, but these student discounts from popular retailers make life a little easier—and cheaper.

An illustration accompanying "The Haunted Cellar," published by Thomas Crofton Croker.

Meet the Clurichaun, the Leprechaun’s Lesser-Known (But Equally Impish) Cousin

Here’s a crash course in these infamously impish creatures, from how to tell one from a leprechaun to which clurichaun stories are worth reading.

People with mind blindness cannot visualize things in their minds.

What Is Mind Blindness?

Aphantasia is a little-understood phenomenon that affects about 4 percent of the population. There are several theories behind what causes it.

The gray wolf is an endangered species in most of the U.S.

The 10 Best States for Wildlife Protection

Where does your state rank when it comes to wildlife conservation?

Let's put the kibosh on pronouncing 'kibosh' incorrectly.

Can You Correctly Pronounce These Tricky Words?

Test your pronunciation of toughies like 'victuals' and 'skein.'

Think of them as shields for your wheels.

Why Do Cars Have Hubcaps?

Hubcaps might seem purely decorative, but they serve an important purpose for your car.

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