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They’re so-called minimalist modern farmhouses, painted white, with black roofs, window frames, and railings, seemingly adrift from architectural context. Where did the big black-and-white look come from, and why is it so popular?

Euphemisms allow us to discuss some grim or controversial topics employing a more palatable turn of phrase. These expressions were coined to disguise everything from capital punishments to diseases, death, slavery, and cannibalism.

More and more people are skipping the mass market goods and opting for thrifted finds this spooky season.

This island is struggling to manage its massive stray cat population.

The flying mammals aren’t nearly as scary as these myths suggest.

It’s time to play Tune Twist, where we translate the lyrics of popular songs into multiple languages and then back into English. Can you figure out what the song is, or who performed it?

These flicks found creative solutions to their budget limitations—and made better and more timeless stories in the process.

Before tiles and vinyl reigned supreme, some folks put carpet next to the tub. But why?

What do the terms “busser” and “busing a table” have to do with public transportation? Nothing, it turns out.

Critics might have panned the film—Roger Ebert said it was “made of artificial bits and pieces”—but audiences loved it, and now it’s a beloved cult classic. Ahead of its 30th anniversary in October, here’s what you need to know about ‘Now and Then.’

It may feel nostalgic, but its affects on your health and the local environment are far from comforting.

From Execution Rocks and Devil’s Den to Skull Mesa and Maggoty Run—plus, how these spots came by their terrifying monikers.