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In 1855, D.C. residents were anything but thrilled with a gift from the pope.

In 1746, tartan kilts were outlawed in Scotland. That ban would help the garment become world-famous.

Baseball’s score-keeping system is full of abbreviations, but why exactly is the letter ‘K’ synonymous with a ‘strikeout’? Discover more about the evolution of baseball terms like this here.

Plastic bins aren’t great for storing everything. Discover what items you definitely shouldn’t put in plastic bins, like certain fabrics, old photos, and more.

Labrador retrievers, golden retrievers, and poodles are just a few of the dog breeds with family-friendly reputations.

This riddle dates back to 1927—can you figure out the answer?

Determining the world’s smallest country isn’t as easy as simply calculating area or population.

‘Gymkata’ was a flop when it hit theaters in 1985—but today, the so-bad-it’s-good film has a cult following. Here’s what you should know.

Starting Wednesday, May 7, standard IDs will make going through airport security a bigger hassle. The TSA recommends getting to the airport earlier than usual to ensure you board your flight on time.

From carrying their young for years to feeding their babies poop, some animal moms just go above and beyond.

We give you an obscure word with four definitions—one correct, three made up. Can you identify the correct one?

The fact that all shells sound just a little bit like the ocean is purely coincidental.