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7 Mysterious People Without a Past

History is loaded with people who have disappeared without a trace; rarer are the ones who seem to have emerged from nowhere.

Eco-friendly shopping is the gift that keeps on giving.

15 of the Best Sustainable Brands to Shop for Earth Day

This Earth Day 2023, shop from some of the best sustainable brands, including Parachute, Burt’s Bees, Caraway, and others.

10 Fascinating Facts About Mary Wollstonecraft

Mary Wollstonecraft broke new ground in the battle for women’s rights with the publication of 'A Vindication of the Rights of Woman'—but there's far more to her legacy than just one book.

11 Easy Ways to Be Greener for Earth Day

You can make a difference on Earth Day by making small adjustments that add up to big change.

The 10 Riskiest Foods, Based on Recall Data

There have been quite a few lettuce recalls over the last several years—but onions are responsible for more illnesses.

Behold: Denver Airport's 'Mustang' statue—or as Denverites call it, 'Blucifer.'

14 Denver Slang Terms You Should Know

There are some very specific terms surrounding cow smells, elevation, and a sculpture that killed its own artist.

‘Vur-Sah-Chay’: 20 of the Most Commonly Mispronounced Brand Names

Nutella isn’t ‘Nut-tella,’ and other lies you’ve been told.

How much would 742 Evergreen Terrace cost in 2023? The price might surprise you.

The Real Cost of The Simpsons’ House, McDuck Manor, and Other Cartoon Homes Is Higher Than You Might Think

Here’s what the Simpsons, the Belchers, and the Flintstones paid for their homes.

Three tornadoes on the ground at the same time near Dodge City, Kansas, on May 24, 2016.

12 Powerful Facts About Tornadoes

A 2011 tornado threw a 36-ton railcar 400 feet. Here's what you need to know about these super-powered storms.

70 Huge Facts About the ‘Titanic’

The 'Titanic' sinking became the most infamous shipwreck in history—but what really happened on that unusually calm night in the North Atlantic?

'Kryptos' at CIA headquarters in Virginia.

8 of History’s Most Mysterious Uncracked Codes

The world of cryptology is full of stumpers. Here are the stories behind eight especially infamous ones.

Simon Le Bon of Duran Duran rocks a mull—er, bi-level haircut.

7 Misconceptions About the ‘80s

Whether you lived through the ‘80s or merely have absorbed some details via 'Stranger Things,' take a look at some of the myths surrounding the "me decade."

Checking into a Hotel Room? Here’s What You Should Be Cleaning Yourself

Your hotel room is probably a lot dirtier than you think. Here are some of the most questionable spots inside your hotel room—plus what to do about it.

Many people have tried to describe durian's taste and smell over the centuries.

21 Attempts to Describe the Taste of Durian, the World’s Smelliest Fruit

Biting into a durian can be an utterly confusing and contradictory experience. Here are some outsider opinions from the past 400 years.

There's more to these cute little amphibians than meets the eye.

11 Fascinating Axolotl Facts

Also known as Mexican walking fish, the axolotl is famous for its ability to regrow limbs and organs, but there's more to these aquatic salamanders than meets the eye.

Your state has probably seen some unbelievable weather.

Hot and Cold: The All-Time Highest (and Lowest) Recorded Temperatures in Each State

California once hit -45°F degrees.

Tiffany, Michael, Heather, Josh, and Jessica (or something like that).

The 100 Most Popular Baby Names from the ’80s

Are you a woman born in the 1980s? If so, there’s a pretty good chance your name is Jessica.

Don't forget any of these items when you're heading out to get your picnic on.

20 Picnic Essentials To Pack for Your Next Outdoor Hangout

If you’re looking to have a perfectly prepared outdoor meal, the best picnic essentials featured here can help.

It took Tolstoy a solid year to write the introduction to 'War and Peace.'

22 Novel Facts About ‘War and Peace’

Leo Tolstoy's epic novel is the literary equivalent of a marathon and features a battle scene that goes on for more than 20 chapters.

Everything you wanted to know about the final episode of "Seinfeld" (but were afraid to ask).

11 Facts About Seinfeld’s ‘The Finale’

The hit sitcom’s final episode was polarizing—even among its cast and creators.

Orange you glad we're going to tell you what word rhymes with orange?

24 Notoriously Unrhymable Words (That Actually Have Rhymes)

Stop the presses—there is a rhyme for orange, and for purple. You just have to get creative (and maybe a little scientific).

Knott’s Berry Farm bills itself as “America’s First Theme Park.”

9 Fun Facts About Knott’s Berry Farm

From its humble beginnings as a tiny berry farm to its current status as one of Southern California’s premier family theme parks, Knott’s Berry Farm has a rich history.

There’s no denying how cute red pandas are.

12 Facts About Red Pandas

Red pandas have always lived in the shadow of the other, more famous panda. But now it’s time to give them their due.

5 TV Stars You Probably Didn’t Know Were Missing a Finger

No, the Simpsons don’t count.

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