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The 10 Greenest Cities in the U.S.

If you want to lessen your impact on the environment, consider moving to one of these metro areas.

Getting Saucy: 13 Condiments From Around the World

These delicious sauces will have you shoving ketchup and mayonnaise aside.

7 Easy Tips for Choosing the Best Rug for Your Space

Want to refresh your space with a new rug? Be sure to keep these tips in mind.

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The Top 10 Scariest Video Games, According to Science

A study determined the horror titles that are most likely to get players’ hearts racing.

15 Facts About ‘Mean Girls’

People have been quoting iconic lines from this movie since 2004.

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.

6 Infamous Poisoners with Unforgettable Nicknames

Thanks to his outrageous crimes, Graham Young will always be known as the Teacup Poisoner. Here are five others with unforgettable monikers.

Don’t worry, these commercials are more silly than scary.

10 Classic Halloween-Themed Commercials

From loving tributes to the genuinely bizarre, here are some of our favorite Halloween commercials from decades past.

Friends consult a Ouija board during a séance.

8 Notorious Séances Involving Celebrities

Harry Houdini and Princess Diana are just a few of the spirits that mediums have tried to contact over the years.

You may not want to be alone in some of these libraries.

6 Supposedly Haunted Libraries

Libraries are usually quiet, secluded spots. But not all are as peaceful as they may seem.

11 Facts About the Zodiac Killer

Read up on the case before the new documentary ‘This Is the Zodiac Speaking’ hits Netflix on October 23.

11 Things You Might Not Know About Jimmy Carter

Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the United States, is one of the most esteemed humanitarians ever to hold the office. He was also once chased by a wild rabbit.

10 Spine-Tingling Spirits From Around the World

From the ‘manananggal’ (Philippines) to the ‘csodacsirke’ (Hungary), you’ll want to make sure you steer clear of these terrifying supernatural beings.

17 Scary Sayings for ‘Ghost’ From Across the United States

This spooky season, be able to tell your bugaboos from your tommyknockers.

Liberty Island, site of the Statue of Liberty, was reportedly where the pirate Captain Kiss stashed his loot.

The Hidden, Haunted Histories of 7 American Landmarks

From the Smithsonian’s “castle” to modern landmarks like the Hollywood sign, America’s most famous places bear histories of haunting.

11 Women Horror Writers You Need to Read

Women have written some of the most blood-curdlingly scary stories of all time, but they haven’t always gotten the credit they deserve. Explore some delightfully spooky Halloween reading from 11 masters of horror literature.

You won’t believe what scared Alfred Hitchcock.

The Worst Fears of 7 Horror Icons

You’ll never guess what frightens these masters of horror.

The 20 Best Colleges for 2025, According to U.S. News & World Report

Princeton comes in first place for the second year in a row.

A ‘witch’ grave makes a cemetery even spookier.

The Stories Behind 8 ‘Witch’ Graves

When these supposed spell-casters died, the stories about them lived on.

6 Misconceptions About Ancient Greece

Those famous white statues weren’t originally white—and that’s just one myth about Ancient Greece we’re covering in the latest episode of Misconceptions.

You might want to visit these places—or not.

The 20 Most Haunted Highways on Earth

Kick off the spooky season with these haunted highways from New Jersey to South Africa.

Costumes are ok—as long as they’re safe and don’t stress your pet out.

5 Simple Tips for Keeping Your Pets Safe This Halloween

Yes, pet costumes are adorable. But they—along with candy and strangers at the door—can also be dangerous.

‘The Universe in 100 Colors: Weird and Wondrous Colors from Science and Nature’ (Sasquatch Books).

10 Historical Pigments—and Their Surprising Origins—from ‘The Universe in 100 Colors’

In their new book, Tyler Thrasher and Terry Mudge explore the origins of colors found rocks, animals, plants, and even space—including these 10 historical pigments with surprising histories.

‘B Dubs’: 10 Slang Terms for Popular Brand Names

Shoppers have been referring to Target as ‘tar-jay’ for over 60 years.