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10 Lines From Napoleon's Love Letters That Sound Like Crazy Texts

“I don’t love you, not at all; on the contrary I detest you—you’re a naughty, gawky, foolish slut.”

5 Simple Ways to Stop Snoring

Special equipment, lifestyle changes, and even readjusting your body can make nights more peaceful for your entire household.

22 Fascinating Facts About Broadway

From the time Mae West got arrested mid-performance to the 'Carrie' musical that failed in spectacular fashion, here's what you need to know about the weird and wonderful history of the Great White Way.

French gunners during World War I, circa 1914.

5 Misconceptions About World War I

We're shedding light on some common misconceptions about World War I, including who was actually involved and when the fighting officially ended.

Max Pacioretty lies on the ice after being body-checked by Zdeno Chara.

13 Awful Hockey Injuries

As the Stanley Cup Playoffs get underway, here's a look back at the sport’s most brutal injuries—and how they made the game safer.

16 Towering Facts About Mount Everest

Mount Everest is the tallest and highest peak on Earth. Or is it? Here’s everything you need to know about the world’s most famous mountain.

10 Spooky Commercials Starring Vincent Price

Full of haunted mansions and terrifying puns, these commercials use Vincent Price's horror pedigree to sell everything from wine coolers to antique furniture.

16 Brutal Teddy Roosevelt Insults

Though he wasn’t fond of swearing, Theodore Roosevelt didn't always speak softly—he was capable of delivering a brutal insult when he felt it was appropriate.

Save on Solo Stoves, Le Creuset cookware, and more.

The Best Memorial Day Deals You Can Shop Online

Save on mattresses, kitchen goods, appliances, and more with the best Memorial Day deals happening now.

Golden retrievers are one of the most beloved dog breeds.

10 Facts About the Golden Retriever

The well-mannered, fun-loving dogs are a hit with children and adults alike.

3 of History's Most Fascinating Armchair Treasure Hunts (Plus One You Can Try Yourself)

The genre of books that contain hidden clues leading to a buried treasure or cash prize is sometimes called “armchair treasure hunts.”

10 Amazing Places to See Fireflies

Seeing a bunch of lightning bugs illuminate a dark sky is a spellbinding experience.

Liliʻuokalani, the last monarch of Hawaii.

9 Facts About Liliʻuokalani, the Last Queen of Hawaii

From her unusual namesake to her indelible contributions to pop culture, here are nine things you might not know about Liliʻuokalani, Hawaii’s only sovereign queen.

President Lyndon B. Johnson signing the Hart-Celler Act.

9 Facts About the Hart-Celler Act

The Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965 irrevocably changed the face of the United States.

7 Facts About Octavia Butler's 'Kindred'

More than 40 years after its release, Octavia Butler's 'Kindred' remains a classic work of fiction.

Some of the old advice still rings true today.

20 Pieces of Advice From Old Tudor Proverbs

Even the Tudors knew not to shoot the messenger (even if they phrased it a little differently).

The familiar sight of a Costco Wholesale store.

14 Secrets of Costco Employees

From nail polish bans to free Thanksgiving turkeys, several Costco employees shared what it's really like to work at the world’s coziest warehouse.

The escalator in St. Petersburg's Admiralteyskaya Metro Station.

The 10 Longest Escalators in the World

You think Washington, D.C.’s metro escalators are long? Wait ’til you hear about St. Petersburg’s.

40 Highfalutin H-Words To Heighten Your Vocabulary

Handy words to get you out of a humstrum. Your curiosity to learn these is an honestation.

If you see a magpie, have an onion ready.

The History of 12 British Superstitions

When it comes to weird and wacky superstitions, the United Kingdom has developed some real oddities

16 Old-School Internet Acronyms

How is language evolving on the Internet? In this series on internet linguistics, Gretchen McCulloch breaks down the latest innovations in online communication.

A window strike can really ruin a bird's day—or even end their life.

8 Ways to Prevent Birds From Crashing Into Your Windows

Nothing ruins the joy of watching backyard wildlife like the sudden thunk of a bird smashing into your window.

Simon Pagenaud after winning the 103rd Indianapolis 500.

9 Fast Facts About the Indianapolis 500

Why does the winner of the Indianapolis 500 drink milk afterward? Find out more as we run down nine facts about the greatest spectacle in racing.

25 Facts About Stanley Kubrick's 'The Shining'

Though Stanley Kubrick's 1980 classic 'The Shining' is widely considered one of the best Stephen King adaptations, the bestselling author himself isn't a fan.

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