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What does your research method say about you?

Hunters, Dancers, and Busybodies: New Study Examines the Three Main Internet Research Styles

Your online research method may say something about you.

Be honest—how many words did you already know?

The 10 Most-Searched Slang Terms in 2024

Are all these new slang terms confusing you? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered.

15 Hilariously Terrible Reviews of Wonderful Museums

From the Philadelphia Museum of Art to the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum, no institution is safe from terrible reviews.

Remember Google Buzz? (Don't worry, we almost didn't either.)

11 Old Social Media Platforms You Probably Forgot Existed

Still miss your old Friendster account? Discover why that and other once-popular social media platforms got discontinued here.

The inspiration for your next costume might be on this list.

The 25 Most Popular Halloween Costumes of 2024

Costume inspiration varies widely, from musical artists to video game characters.

Merriam-Webster Adds ‘Beach Read,’ ‘IDGAF,’ and 24 More New Words to the Dictionary

Here are some highlights from Merriam-Webster’s latest slate of additions.

French playing cards use ‘R’ and ‘D’ instead of ‘K’ and ‘Q.’

You Can Help Set a World Record for Most People Playing Solitaire in 24 Hours

This Guinness World Record requires no skill—just an internet connection.

How David Bowie Helped Pave the Way For the Download Age

The groundbreaking artist made history in 1999 with his album ‘Hours’ when he sold it as an internet download before it hit stores: “Mark my words … we are not going back to record companies and through shops.”

Zoolife lets you view animals live through your computer screen.

This Website Lets You View Animal Webcams From Over a Dozen Zoos

Skip the lines and spend your next day at the zoo online instead.

Do you know all of the abbreviations on this list?

The 20 Most-Googled Text Abbreviations

See which text abbreviations have people turning to Google.

‘Wassup?’: The Origins of the Famous Budweiser Ad

Before it became a cultural phenomenon, Budweiser’s “Wassup” ad started as a short film.

Myspace is Instagram’s latest inspiration.

Instagram Users Can Now Add Songs to Their Profiles Like It’s 2006

Just like Myspace before it, Instagram is letting users add 30-second song clips to their profiles.

Two-factor authentication can also be a good security tool to have in your arsenal.

11 Smart Ways to Protect Against Identity Theft

Here’s everything you need to know about spotting the risks of identity theft and safeguarding your most valuable personal information.

‘Ooga Chaka’: How Dancing ‘Baby Cha’ (Briefly) Took Over the ’90s

The boogying baby animation from ‘Ally McBeal’ was one of the internet's first viral memes, and was alternately charming and horrifying.

The Countries and States That Laugh the Most—and Least!—Online (With Maps)

The study by Bored Panda analyzed 30 million geotagged posts on X (formerly Twitter), and counted the number of times the posts expressed laughter in either emoji or text form.

Who doesn’t want to live, laugh, and love?

The Origin of the Phrase ‘Live, Laugh, Love’

A 1904 essay contest may be indirectly responsible for what's happened to your grandmother's dining room.

What Does ‘Wi-Fi’ Stand For? It’s Complicated

If you think 'Wi-Fi' stands for 'wireless fidelity,' you should read this.

What Is Ed Balls Day?

A simple mistake on social media has turned into an internet event celebrated around the world for more than a decade.

Your new favorite book is just a click away.

Find Your Next Favorite Book, Movie, Band, and More with This New Media Recommendation Tool

The Global Network of Discovery offers an endless stream of recommendations specific to you.

The Fifteenth Doctor (Ncuti Gatwa) and his companion Ruby Sunday (Millie Gibson) are ready for their close-up.

This Interactive ‘Doctor Who’ Map of London Reveals All the Places the Time Lord Has Traveled

Plan a trip to London centered around your favorite ’Doctor Who’ episodes with this interactive map.

97 Facts About Generation X

The generation born between 1965 and 1980 loves nostalgia, has a ton of student debt, and hates cooking.

The 10 Most Streamed Songs of the 20th Century

Queen's "Bohemian Rhapsody" was a massive hit when it was released in 1975, and is still a hit in the internet era.

The Rarest Breed of Goldfish—Thought to Be an Urban Legend—May Have Been Rediscovered in the Wild

Not everyone believes that meteor goldfish are even real. But Chicken Nugget and Tater Tot are giving hope.

Is Mr. Bean An Alien? One Popular Fan Theory Says Yes

More than 30 years after the world was first introduced to Mr. Bean, some fans are wondering if they know this delightful oddball at all.

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