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What Do Referees Do Between Periods of a Game?

Spoiler alert: They’re not just sitting around.

Going on “fart walks” can alleviate digestion issues.

The Science and Benefits of “Fart Walks”

“Fart walks” could be the answer to your gastrointestinal woes.

A whole lot of foreshadowing in these pages.

7 Obscure Literary Devices

How many have you come across?

What’s the Kennection? #140

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

If you want to visit the Trevi Fountain in Rome, you should probably wait until maintenance is done.

Visitors in Rome Settle for Makeshift Pool as Trevi Fountain Undergoes Maintenance

People won’t get to throw coins in the Italian city’s biggest fountain for a while.

Chopping onions can be annoying, but it doesn’t have to be.

How to Cut Onions Without Crying

Here’s what you can do to avoid the sniffles while preparing dinner.

The UK Quad Advance poster of Terence Young‘s Bond film “From Russia with Love.”

Rare James Bond Memorabilia Is Headed to Auction

Propstore is auctioning off tons of James Bond items, including hand-made posters and props.

There are plenty of colorful words out there for ‘villain.’

11 Rare Old Words for the Heinous and Villainous

Use these obscure terms to describe (or diss) the bad guy in your life.

Tim Burton at the "The World Of Tim Burton" press preview in Tokyo

“The World of Tim Burton” Exhibit Makes Its Final Stop in London

Learn everything there is to know about Tim Burton’s career.

For a time, people couldn’t make up their minds.

The Debate Behind How to Number a President

Grover Cleveland caused quite the conundrum when he was elected for the second time in 1892 after a four-year break from the Oval Office.

The Surprisingly Lewd Origins of the “Rub-a-Dub-Dub” Nursery Rhyme

The popular nursery rhyme may have emerged in the 14th century—and it didn’t have anything to do with bathing.

It isn't as complicated as it might seem.

The Right (And Wrong) Way to Wash an Electric Blanket

Stressed about how to wash an electric blanket? Luckily, it isn’t nearly as complicated as it might seem.

Are the flags flying for Memorial Day or Veterans Day? Sometimes, it's tough to say.

What’s the Difference Between Memorial Day and Veterans Day?

Both Memorial Day and Veterans Day are meant to celebrate military veterans, but there's one important distinction you should remember.

35 Celebrities Who Served in the Military

You probably didn’t know about a few of these celebrity veterans who served the red, white, and blue.

This Veterans Day is your chance to visit Glacier National Park for free.

All National Parks Are Offering Free Admission on Veterans Day

In honor of Veterans Day, you can visit any one of the National Park Service's more than 400 parks on Monday, November 11, 2024, for free.

Therapy Llama and Alpaca Comfort Anxious Travelers at Portland Airport

You’ve heard of therapy dogs, but maybe not therapy llamas and alpacas.

An obscure song has stumped internet detectives for years.

The Origins of the Internet’s Most Mysterious Song Have Been Revealed

An obscure German new wave song has stumped internet sleuths for years. One of them finally cracked the case.

'Mad TV' brought the magazine's satirical bent to the small screen.

When ‘Mad TV’ Challenged ‘Saturday Night Live’ for Sketch Comedy Supremacy

The humor magazine transitioned to TV in 1995, hoping to unseat NBC's sketch comedy dynasty.

New Jupiter Images Paint a Detailed Picture of the Gas Giant

These processed images of Jupiter make the planet look like a painting.

Airports are notorious for being crowded around the holidays.

The 15 Airports With the Longest Thanksgiving Wait Times

If you’re traveling for Thanksgiving this year, try to dodge these airports.

Can You Solve This Old-Timey Riddle? #11

This riddle dates back to the early 20th century—can you figure out the answer?

Can You Really Get Your Tongue Stuck to a Metal Pole?

As anyone who has seen ‘A Christmas Story’ knows, licking a cold metal object can be dangerous. Here’s why you should never stick your tongue to a metal pole in winter.

Thanksgiving is a day filled with small rituals.

7 Overlooked Thanksgiving Rituals, According to Sociologists

The first major sociological study of Thanksgiving appeared in the Journal of Consumer Research in 1991. Here’s what the authors learned.

How Did Mary Jane Shoes Get Their Name?

Mary Janes have an early-20th-century comic strip to thank for their name.

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