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

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.

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.

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?

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

Think of them as shields for your wheels.

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

The author, who was born 100 years ago on March 25, was really into mayonnaise—and peacocks.

On March 24, 2005, American audiences got their first look at the scrappy team at Dunder Mifflin’s Scranton branch. Can you hear ‘The Office’ theme song already?