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6 Theories on the Disappearance of Flight MH370

Dozens of theories have emerged that claim to make sense of this modern mystery, some more far-fetched than others.

Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh/Pittsburgh Poison Center

Mr. Yuk: The History of Poison’s Most Iconic Symbol

For 43 years, this sticker has served as a defense against poisoning, warning kids that what's in that package isn't safe to eat. In honor of National Poison Prevention Week, here's a look back at the history of the iconic symbol.

8 Films You Might Not Know Started as Stage Productions

Plenty of the Great White Way’s most notable productions have been reincarnated for the silver screen—think Rent, The Producers, and Chicago—but Off-Broadway and Broadway’s best have also spawned plenty of big screen versions that most people don’t realiz

7 Ways People Humiliated Each Other 100 Years Ago

Pranks of yore.

A Brief History of the Industrial Musical

Post-WWII, behind closed doors in the United States' bustling businesses, a peculiar bit of showbiz was born: the industrial musical.

7 Artifacts (Supposedly) Connected to St. Patrick

Here are seven objects linked—in one way or another—to the life and ministry of Ireland’s Patron Saint.

What’s the Point of Decorative Patterns on Mattresses?

When you get home, you cover those fancy patterns up with a sheet. But those graphics are there to catch your eye in the showroom, not at home. The mattress business is extremely competitive and very confusing for the average consumer.

15 Foreign Terms of Endearment English Should Adopt

English is packed with great words, but even the best words can fall short when you’re feeling affectionate.

15 Delightful Parenting Tricks From The Animal Kingdom

If you have child-rearing questions, Mother Nature’s got plenty of helpful tips… most of which won’t show up in traditional parenting manuals.

15 Productivity Secrets from Very Prolific Writers

Stimulate your creativity with a cat, a hunk of cocoa, or a bowl of rotting fruit.

Free to Be...You and Me Turns 40

Forty years ago this week, the TV special Free To Be You And Me aired on ABC.

20 Very Rare (And Very Really Expensive) LEGO Minifigures

Here are a few of the priciest minifigs LEGO has produced. Are any of these stashed away in your toy box?

A Brief History of Pizza in Space

11 TV Shows That Changed Their Opening Theme Songs

Our connections to popular TV shows run deeper than their storylines and characters—we're also usually fond of our favorite show's theme music. But sometimes, those songs changed. Here are a few shows that switched theme songs.

11 Famous Movies Almost Named Something Else

It's often the first thing you know about a film, so when it comes to crafting the next blockbuster, movie makers are eager to get the name just right. That means if the first—or second—suggestion isn't a winner, it's back to the drawing board to find som

11 Stops on the Ultimate American Dinosaur Tour

11 Quirky Hidden Gem Food Festivals Worthy of a Drive

10 Ridiculous Reasons to Call 911

There are only a few situations that justify a call to 911. But there are loads of terrible excuses for dialing dispatch.

5 Tips for Napping Your Way to Success

Does Daylight Saving Time have you in a napping mood? Maybe your boss should thank you for snoozing at your desk this week.

The Flying Wallendas

After realizing that there are a lot of taphophiles (cemetery and/or tombstone enthusiasts) out there, I’m finally putting my archive of interesting tombstones to good use.

6 Surprisingly Fascinating Stockpiles

9 Weird and Wonderful Festivals in June

The 2014 Academy Awards Meme Roundup

Which Came First: Airplanes or Paper Airplanes?

Sean Hutchinson answers today's Big Question.

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