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Double doors don’t always mean a house is a duplex.

You aren’t seeing double—some houses were intentionally built with this architectural quirk. We explain why.

Google search trends reveal what kinds of cars each state is dreaming about, and some might surprise you.

See if you can decipher this twisted tune.

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?

Calling police officers “cops” dates to the 19th century.

Cutting down on syllables is just one reason ‘cop’ became synonymous with ‘police officer.’

Stopping to smell the flowers isn't all it's cracked up to be.

If you suffer from allergies, here are the worst—and the best—places to be.

Aspen trees have seen better days, but gray wolves are helping them out.

A new study shows that reintroducing wolves to Yellowstone sparked a massive comeback for aspen saplings.

A shocking discovery was made at a nuclear facility: wasp nests contaminated with radiation.

Take care when you visit these beaches—factors like surf conditions, shark attacks, and weather can make them treacherous.

A hammerhead spends a lot of time and energy trying to binge-eat other big sharks. Here's why it pays off.

Here’s where the word ‘biopic’ came from, how to say it right, and why so many people say it wrong.

Johannes Vermeer’s ‘Girl with a Pearl Earring’

Little is certain about the girl behind the mesmerizing gaze in Johannes Vermeer’s deceptively simple composition.

Do you think you know the gang names from back in the day? Their monikers might sound funny, but they definitely weren’t to be messed with.

Where this bizarre expression came from, how its meaning has evolved, and where you might have seen it used.

If a plane ticket and hotel stay are out of your budget, a paperback book (or a loaner from the library) can help transport you to far-flung, sun soaked climes.

From Oprah to Jerry, ‘90s talk shows produced some titans of entertainment.

With a few ingredients and minimal gear, you can enjoy a rich, portable backcountry cake on any camping trip.

Where did your state rank?

A fallout shelter sign left over from the Cold War still visible in Brooklyn, New York.

Tens of thousands of fallout shelter signs, with three yellow triangles in a black circle, are visible on building façades today. They serve as grim reminders of the hottest flashes of the Cold War. So why are they still around?

Telling him you're checked out will only take a few minutes.

If you have the time, opting for a quick checkout might save you a bit of money and make someone else’s day a whole lot smoother.

Illustrations from 1997’s ‘Get Fit! ... How To Get in Shape To Meet the President’s Challenge and Earn the Presidential Fitness Award’

Almost as soon as it was introduced—and for generations after—the Presidential Fitness Test was absolutely traumatizing to students who had to endure it. Here’s how the program started—and ended.