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Don't believe everything you've been told about lightning.

Wild Misconceptions About Weather

From the color of snow to the shape of rainbows, weather breeds a lot of misconceptions.

In celebration of season 2 of Netflix‘s “Squid Game,” McDonald‘s released a new Happy Meal in Australia.

McDonald‘s Is Selling Squid Game Happy Meals in Australia

A critique of wealth inequality never tasted so good.

A holly sprig is considered a traditional part of the garnish.

What Is Figgy Pudding, Anyway?

Figgy pudding might be a fixture in Christmas carol lyrics, but you've probably never seen it in person. So just what is this British dish we've been singing about for all these years?

13 Fascinating Facts About Friday the 13th

Cut through the half-truths and urban legends to find out more about Friday the 13th, allegedly the unluckiest day on the calendar.

The Apple iPhone 3G allowed users to shoot videos and upload them directly to YouTube. The 15-year-old videos still exist.

Explore a Time Capsule of Deep-Cut YouTube Videos

A new bot collects videos that were uploaded to YouTube directly from people’s iPhones, bringing viewers back to a time before Instagram.

Cats become royalty at the Shanghai Museum.

Cats Invited to Egyptian Exhibit for ‘Meowseum Nights’ in Shanghai

The Shanghai Museum‘s “Meowseum Nights” allowed cats to witness their history.

Being surrounded by nature is fantastic.

The 10 Best States for Campers

Get in touch with nature in California, Texas, or Arizona.

The monarch butterfly is facing challenges.

Monarch Butterflies May Soon Be Protected By the Endangered Species Act

Conservationists warn that the monarch could die out by the end of the century unless action is taken.

Cleavon Little and Gene Wilder in 'Blazing Saddles,' which inspired a short-lived TV adaptation.

The ‘Blazing Saddles’ TV Show That Was Supposedly Kept Hidden From Viewers

For years, rumors circulated that CBS had made season after season of a ‘Blazing Saddles’ spin-off with no intention of airing it.

This time of year, it's hard not to feel the good joy and cheer.

The States With the Most—and Least—Christmas Spirit, Ranked

Some states across the U.S. are more likely to get into the holiday spirit than others, but areas like Utah and Massachusetts really outshine all the rest.

Can You Solve This Old-Timey Riddle? #16

This riddle is nearly a century old—can you figure out the answer?

Jack Frost pops up in a number of wintery tales.

Who Is Jack Frost?

Most iterations of Jack Frost see him clad in icy blue and white, and as well as being responsible for nose-nipping, he’s also credited with creating frost. But where exactly did this mythical cold-weather figure originate?

Max Schreck stars in the original ‘Nosferatu’ (1922).

11 Frightful Facts About ‘Nosferatu’

The 1922 German silent film shamelessly plagiarized Bram Stoker’s novel ‘Dracula.’ But if ‘Nosferatu’ had never been made, the vampire genre so embedded in pop culture might never have taken off.

The Pagan Origins of Christmas Ham

The tradition of eating ham on Christmas dates back to Nordic animal sacrifices.

6 of History’s Worst In-Laws

From Ivan the Terrible to Herod the Great, these historical figures weren’t the best relatives.

This Wearable Smart Device Is Designed to Analyze the Nutrition of Your Diet

Rex.Fit‘s newest device promises to record the calorie, protein, carb, and fat content of everything you consume.

What‘s less frequent than northern lights? Their opposite: anti-auroras.

Rare, Black ‘Anti-Auroras‘ Spotted in Alaska

Anti-auroras are even less common than the northern lights.

12 Amazing Facts About Petra

Carved from rock in modern-day Jordan, Petra prospered for centuries under Nabataean and Roman rule. This dazzling settlement is now one of the region’s greatest attractions.

Definition Detective Quiz #18

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

Those little packets keep your flowers fresh.

What’s In Those Little Packets That Come With Bouquets of Flowers?

Three ingredients in the “flower food” packet stapled to the cellophane around your bouquet can help the blooms stay vibrant.

'Winter Garden Cottage' by Louise McHugh.

9 Expert Tips for Jigsaw Puzzling

Elms Puzzles experts can help you take your puzzle game to the next level.

The Wild Ride of “Dominick the Donkey”—the Holiday Earworm You Love to Hate

“Dominick The Donkey,” Lou Monte's 1960 holiday earworm, is a novelty song even by Christmas music standards.

The Lord of Misrule overlooking Christmas revelry.

10 Old Christmas Traditions We Don't See Anymore

These lost festive traditions are no longer part of modern Christmas celebrations.

‘Snackfishing‘ refers to creating and posting fake food products (typically via Adobe Photoshop) on social media to gain attention.

What Is ‘Snackfishing‘? The Viral Fake Food Trend to Look Out For

The Instagram page UK Snack Attack always discloses when a product is a snackfish, but many viewer don’t read the captions.

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