From the Archive

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7 Odd and Awesome Festivals and Events in October

At least one of these might be work a road trip!

11 Things Strategic Geniuses Do Differently Than Other People

Items from the Titanic Are Up for Auction

Today, Lion Heart Autographs kicked off an auction that includes three rare Titanic finds from survivors accused of bribing their way onto Lifeboat No. 1.

From Homegrown to Hipster: The Historic Evolution of the Mason Jar

Where did the ubiquitous canning jar come from?

17 Computer-Generated Hipster Baby Names No One Else Has Yet

Expecting? Here's your chance to name your baby Ulssand (before it becomes cool).

11 Surprisingly Germ-Ridden Places

Florival fr via Wikimedia Commons // CC BY-SA 3.0

8 Joys of Autumn

Fall has its fair share of haters. Here's why they're just plain wrong.

10 Famous Landmarks That Were Almost Destroyed

Study Finds Universal Strategy for Keeping Conversations on Track

Across all languages, humans ask for clarification in conversation every 84 seconds, on average.

11 Easy Tricks to Rescue Your Monthly Budget

Blow your budget this month? Don’t stress out. Here are a few simple tricks to curb wasteful spending habits and grow your bank account.

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How to Decipher a Parmesan Rind

Learn how to read your cheese.

Get A Real-Life Look at Famous Filming Locations via Google Street View

A Tumblr is connecting movie fans with famous filming locations.

What's a 'Wheelhouse' and Why is Something in Mine?

It's all about boats. And baseball.

Why Is This Stamp Worth $9.5 Million?

Now on display at the Smithsonian, the British Guiana One-Cent Magenta has a crazy and colorful past.

In Japan, You Can Hire a Handsome Boy To Wipe Your Tears Away

Because a cute guy is better than a Kleenex.

Study Finds We Can Feel Embarrassed Even When No One's Watching

Science confirms we're our own worst critics.

Russia Exhumes the Remains of the Last Tsar and Tsarina, Nearly a Century After Their Deaths

The Russian Orthodox Church wants to conduct additional tests on Romanov family remains before declaring them holy relics.

Olé! 13 Tidbits About Taco John’s

It's the only place you can officially go for Taco Tuesday.

20 Pieces of Iconic Pop Culture Memorabilia You Can Own Right Now

The Limbless Magician of 18th Century London

Crowds came to see a limbless man deal cards, fire a gun, and conjure live birds. Could he deliver?

11 Strange Battlefields Where the Cold War Was Fought

In Scotland, "Snaw-Pouther" Is Just One of 421 Words for Snow

The other terms include “flup,” “glush,” “goor," and "Katty-clean-doors."

You Can Now Reenact the Hedge Maze Scene From The Shining

Redrum.

11 Valuable Antique-Hunting Tips

If you’re looking for the perfect antique piece to complete your home, brush up on your attack plan before heading out.