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Death Grip: Geckos Don’t Have to Do Anything to Be Sticky

15 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Portlandia

Fully immerse yourself in the strange and wonderful world of Portlandia, Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein’s sketch comedy show, with these 15 little-known facts.

Hibernating Bats Don’t Forget

9 Surprising Benefits of Having a More Intuitive Interface With Your Computer

11 Innovative Ways to Stick to Your New Year's Resolutions

What Kevin McCallister's Awful Family Is Doing Now

Here’s how they've been keeping themselves busy since they were last seen harassing poor Kev.

7 Incredible Innovations 3D Scanning Unlocks In Your Computer

Where Do Sesame Seeds Come From?

7 Ways Gesture Recognition Technology Will Revolutionize Education

Roy Bertelli, Mr. Accordion

How Did NORAD Start Tracking Santa?

9 DIY Projects Made Easier With a 3D Scanner

11 Ways to Get Better Recordings of Holiday Pageants

Are Cuban Cigars Legal Now?

This week, President Obama announced plans to "normalize relations between" the United States and Cuba. What does this mean for the cigars?

Plotting the Possible Survival of Three 1962 Alcatraz Escapees

11 Gifts That Will Instantly Innovate Any Home

Why Is a Liquor's Proof Double Its Percentage Alcohol by Volume?

11 Innovative Last-Minute Tech Gifts

So you’ve waited until the last minute to shop but still want an innovative gift idea that makes smart use of technology?

Merriam-Webster’s Word of the Year is 'Culture'

There were a number of attention-getting words this year, from bae, to normcore, to vape. But a word need not be shiny and new to get special attention.

15 Crazy World Records Set In 2014

The Amazing Origins of 15 Etiquette Rules

Nowadays, they’re just considered good manners, but some of our most familiar etiquette rules have long and surprising histories.

15 Quirky Winter Sports to Try This Season

It's time for snow polo.

15 of History’s Most Amazing Gifts

A mile-long fur coat is one way to make an impression.

15 International Holiday Delicacies Americans Should Serve

Spiced hot chocolate goes with everything.