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Ancestral Puebloan ruins in Chaco Canyon National Historical Park.

Chaco Canyon was once the vibrant religious center of a Native American culture whose collapse long remained a mystery—until pack rat middens revealed an important clue.

Dana Carvey as the Church Lady on ‘Saturday Night Live.’

Live from New York … are some surprising facts about ‘Saturday Night Live,’ which made its debut on October 11, 1975.

In honor of Valentine’s Day, discover the origins of the phrase ‘weak at the knees,’ including its ties to ancient Rome and even astrology.

History is full of sweeping love affairs, from Antony and Cleopatra to Catherine the Great and Grigory Potemkin and many more. Discover some of the most passionate here.

These are some of the most romantic train rides for couples to enjoy.

Here’s some inspiration for your next romantic excursion.

Unwind with a unique spa experience in trending locations like South Africa, China, and Greece.

From Vietnam’s bamboo massages to Morocco's traditional hammams, there’s plenty to love about these trending spa destinations.

Break free from doomscrolling and explore the internet differently with WikiTok.

A wooden tablet covered in still-undeciphered Rongorongo script.

Without a Rosetta Stone for these centuries-old writing systems, the meaning of the texts may never be known.

The riddle below dates back to 1806—can you figure it out?

Try not to hold any knife like this. It could lead to a mishap.

Also called scallops, these tiny indentations have a purpose. And it’s not just to make the knife look cute.

A 19th-century illustration of a human heart.

Technically, your heart isn’t made of gold. And don't wear it in on your sleeve—you’ll make a mess. Here are 11 scientific facts about your ticker.

Does rotating really extend the life of a mattress, or is it just outdated advice? Find out whether or not you should, plus the differences between rotating vs. flipping mattresses.

2008 Republican vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin had a concession speech written up for election night—but wasn’t allowed to deliver it.

For every speech, there are a bunch of versions that ended up on the writers' room floor. Here are 12 speeches that were written but, for a variety of reasons, never delivered.

The middle-aged Mr. D promoted Rax Roast Beef by complaining about his mid-life crisis and nursing a hangover.

A child witnessing the will-o’-the-wisps.

Although there are a few distinctive beasts that are place-specific, many ghosts, fairies, and goblins pop up in similar forms across the various Celtic mythologies.

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

An old-timey fireman with some dead weight.

Why your drunk friend feels so much heavier than your sober buddies.

Here are the winners and runners-up from this year’s Customer Choice Awards, including snacks, sweet treats, and even body care products.

The results of the Trader Joe‘s Annual Customer Choice Awards are in. Here‘s the best the grocery store has to offer, according to customers.

The seven-time Oscar-nominated filmmaker behind M*A*S*H and Gosford Park, who would have turned 100 this year, changed how we watch—and hear—movies. He also tattooed Harry S. Truman’s dog.