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The Origins of 15 Fascinating Cat Breeds

People tend to know a bit about the history of popular dog breeds, but cat breeds are just as unique and interesting.

Is the Term a Euphemism for Dying or for Getting Fired?

‘Six feet under’ may be an obvious nod to death, but other phrases are a little trickier.

What’s a wazoo, and why do we invoke it?

Why Do We Say “Up the Wazoo”?

On the possible origins of ‘wazoo,’ and why things are said to tumble out of it.

9 Hilarious Moments From Local News

Local news bloopers can have you laughing just as hard as the reporters themselves. Here are nine of our favorites.

Some big-money donations are being given to the Salvation Army in the form of rare coins.

Mystery Donors Are Dropping Rare Coins Worth Thousands Into Salvation Army Kettles

The red buckets are getting more than loose change.

The USS ‘Cobia’ is a living memorial—and an Airbnb attraction.

You Can Book a Night on a World War II Submarine Through Airbnb

Wisconsin's USS ‘Cobia’ offers guests a living history lesson via Airbnb.

What’s the Kennection? #148

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

15 Surprising Facts About Snow

Get to know the flurries and flakes on a deeper level.

The Comers received the best Christmas gift.

Family Wakes Up to Missing Dog Ringing Their Doorbell on Christmas Eve

When Brooke Comer received a Ring notification at 2:30 a.m., she didn’t expect to see her lost dog.

Leaving a phone to charge all day long? Probably best to avoid it.

You’re Probably Charging Your Phone Wrong

Discover the truth behind some of the biggest smartphone battery myths, like whether charging your phone fully—or overnight—is actually as bad as some tech experts suggest.

The Zavaritskii Caldera on Simushir Island, the site of a climate-altering 1831 volcanic eruption, as seen from the International Space Station.

Solved: The 200-Old Mystery Behind a Colossal Volcanic Eruption

Scientists have long suspected that a gigantic eruption was behind the strange atmospheric phenomena of 1831. Scientists have finally figured out which volcano blew its top.

Not all visas have to happen ahead of time.

28 Countries That Offer Visa on Arrival

From Armenia to Vietnam, here's a list of countries that don't make you get a visa beforehand.

A head bonk is one of the biggest signs of affection from cats.

Why Does My Cat Headbutt Me?

They do it because they love you.

The UK and the U.S. have their own go-to slang for the office setting.

The Top 5 Office Slang Terms From the UK and U.S.

“Circle back,” “dodgy,” and “bandwidth” are popular slang terms.

Why Do Humans Have Toenails?

Discover more about the origins of toenails—plus the real reasons why your toenails may be getting thicker and changing colors.

8 Questionable Moisturizers from History

Winter is synonymous with dry and flaky skin, but we don’t recommend treating it with these ancient recipes for body lotion.

A tugboat on the Thames near Tower Bridge in heavy smog, 1952.

The Great Smog Descended on London More Than 70 Years Ago—And its Cause Took Almost As Long to Discover

Heavy fogs have long been a part of life in London. But the darkness that enveloped the city on December 5, 1952 wasn’t your typical pea-souper.

19 Old-Fashioned Words for Writers

At the risk of being a puffer, here are some obscure things to call a quill-driver.

Here‘s the remarkable Wizard Island at the Crater Lake National Park.

The 20 Best National Parks for Stargazing

There‘s no doubt that national parks are treasures, but which ones are best for those who love stars?

Can You Solve This Old-Timey Riddle? #19

The riddle below dates back to the late 1700s—can you figure out the answer?

Why Do We Make New Year’s Resolutions?

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.

8 Slang Terms That Can Mean Basically Anything

From ‘dingus’ to ‘da kine,’ these all-purpose terms have got you covered no matter what you’re trying to say.

Not a place you would typically think to order a cake from.

How to Order the Secret Birthday Cake From McDonald’s

Unlike some “secret menu” items, this one actually exists.

The Most Popular Video Game Characters, According to the Internet

GTA Boom reveals people‘s favorite video game characters of the year.

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