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The Day the Mountain of Fire Was Born

15 Twitter Accounts for Space Nerds

Love space? Then consider following these astronauts, astronomers, and spacecraft on Twitter.

How to Find the Best Waves on Any Beach

If you want to catch the big waves consistently, you need to dig into the science that makes them grow.

21 Designs for The Great Tower of London That Never Was

How Your Favorite Sneakers Got Their Names

We all know that Nike is named after the Greek goddess of victory, and the origin of "Air Jordan" is hardly obscure, but where did some other famous shoes and brands get their names?

15 Future Stars Who Appeared on MTV’s Undressed

Undressed turns 15 years old on July 26. In celebration, here are some future stars who popped up on the seminal show.

How Urbanites Feel About Their City Spaces

Recently, Massachusetts-based planning and design firm Sasaki partnered with Equation Research to find out what urbanites love most about their city lives. They hoped to use the information to "shape a more satisfying and sustainable urban experience."

15 Things You May Not Have Known About Lake Dead

Lake Dead may not be the most familiar name to horror fans, but these facts show it’s worth a closer look.

Five Hobbies You Never Considered

How to Make Cycling Across the U.S. Look Easy

If An Ambulance Hits You, Do They Have To Pick You Up?

15 Things You May Not Have Known About X2: X-Men United

Nothing can be as shocking as seeing Magneto and the X-Men teaming up, but these hidden facets of X2 are worth a closer look.

10 Future Stars Who Appeared on Arrested Development

While Arrested Development helped launch (or re-launch) the careers of Michael Cera, Jason Bateman, and Will Arnett, those stars weren't alone. The cult series also featured several actors in small roles who would eventually find success in TV and movies.

What’s the Difference Between In- and Un-?

The two prefixes are not equivalent.

A New Supply of Oddly Specific Niche Blogs

What 12 Disney Movies Were Almost Called

You may think you've never heard of the Disney classics 'King of the Jungle,' Lady,' or 'Moving Buddies,' but trust us—you have. Before they hit the silver screen, some of Disney's greatest hits had very different names.

15 Facts About Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li

No matter how many times you’ve defeated M. Bison with a devastating spinning bird kick, you can always learn something new about Street Fighter.

9 Fun Facts About the Dik-Dik

Meet the miniature antelope so nice, they named it twice.

25 Place Names and the USDA Rules for Their Use on Food Labels

The government guidelines for place names on product labels can be quite complex.

How to Capture Sunset Photos No One Else Has

16 Fantastic Pixar Sand Sculptures

For most of us, making sand castles while playing at the beach is pure fun. But for professional sand sculptors, building art from sand is real work. These delightful Pixar-themed sand sculptures show just how elaborate these creations can get.

11 Remnants of the Bastille You Can Still See Today

On July 14, 1789, the French Revolution began with the storming of the Bastille prison. The Bastille has become such an important historical symbol that visitors to Paris seeking to get a look inside the fortress are often surprised to discover that it’s

See Bill Murray and Dan Aykroyd in an Unreleased Movie from 1984

In 1984, Bill Murray and Dan Aykroyd starred in a sci-fi flick that had nothing to do with ghosts or giant marshmallow men: Nothing Lasts Forever

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11 Female Health Products from the 1908 Sears Catalog

A woman’s health, hygiene, and beauty routines have never been simple. Need proof? Check out Sears's1908 catalog, which offers a rare glimpse into how ladies of the early 20th century dealt with some of their most private issues.

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