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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?

ESA Doctors has an amazing opportunity waiting for you.

ESA Doctors is hiring a “Chief of Pet Flicks“ to watch animal movies and write about their impact on mental health.

If you're from a town with a strong union presence, you know that if new commercial construction happens without union labor, protests often follow.

A one-of-a-kind spicy Cheeto, shaped like Charizard, has become a viral sensation, selling for an unbelievable price at auction.

An adorable black-capped chickadee posing in a white spruce.

These active backyard birds are more than just cute—they’re hardy survivors that have conquered the continent and are teaching scientists new things about avian evolution.

Dirty earbuds aren‘t a good look. Here‘s how to clean them.

No one likes waxy earbuds. Fortunately, there are several steps you can take to remove all the gunk.

Annual household income makes a difference in this study.

In these states, a trip to the grocery store is tough on the wallet.

The riddle below dates back to the 1920s—can you figure it out?

Newlyweds have been saving their wedding cakes for hundreds of years.

Freezing a portion of a wedding cake is a centuries-old tradition. If you’re going to freeze the top layer of your wedding cake, make sure you do it right.