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A pillory, 1805. Artist: William Henry Pyne

11 Brutal Torture Devices From History

Here are some particularly brutal torture devices that have thankfully been phased out of our penal systems.

Incorporate these 'A' words into your vocabulary.

39 Amazing Words That Begin With the Letter 'A'

Don't be agelastic or an ashcat—these words will help even a budding abecedarian advance their vocabulary.

13 Facts About Siamese Cats

Like most cat breeds, the Siamese’s true origins are cloaked in mystery.

The Rundown on Alexander Hamilton's 8 Children

Between the Revolutionary War, the fight over the Constitution, and his infamous deadly duel with Aaron Burr, Hamilton found time to father eight children with his wife Eliza.

Could Benedict Cumberbatch and Jesse Plemons be riding their way to Oscar glory in Jane Campion's The Power of the Dog (2021)?

Here's Where to Stream 34 of This Year's Oscar-Nominated Movies Online

Learn where you can stream 'The Power of the Dog' and dozens of other Academy Award-nominated movies before Oscar night.

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13 Fascinating and Funny English Language Mistakes

From memorable misprints to fake words to eggcorns to phrases you might be mispronouncing, here are 13 English language mistakes you should know.

The situation has clearly gone from bad to worse.

How to Use Worse vs. Worst Correctly in 6 Common Phrases

What's the 'worse' or 'worst' that could happen if you use the wrong form of this commonly used word? Here's what to know.

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12 Facts About Anna May Wong

Chinese-American actress Anna May Wong is one of the most important figures to come from Hollywood's Golden Age, but her career was marked by just as many disappointments as triumphs.

10 Things We Know About Bridgerton Season 2

Here’s everything we know so far about season 2 of Netflix’s Regency period drama 'Bridgerton,' from cast members to release dates, and more.

Don't make your username "username" either.

The 20 Most Commonly Leaked Passwords on the Dark Web

Sorry, hopeless romantics: “Iloveyou” is one of the most basic—and least secure—passwords you could possibly choose.

After becoming a household name in the World Wrestling Federation, Hulk Hogan jumped ship to rival World Championship Wrestling in 1994.

9 Facts About Hulk Hogan

Hulk Hogan is one of the biggest names in the history of professional wrestling. Learn more about the man behind Hulkamania with these facts about his life.

The 25 Happiest Cities in America

Scoring high marks in income, health, and environment, these are the U.S. cities to move to if you want a better chance at happiness.

Want to write a Batman comic? You have to follow the rules.

13 Things We Learned About Batman, From DC Comics’s 1980s Batbible

Do you know how much Batman can bench press? Or why he sets his grandfather clock to exactly 10:42? DC Comics' Batbible has all the answers you're looking for.

If you know, you know. And if you don't know, this list should help.

15 Gen Z Slang Terms You Should Lowkey Know

Zoomers have revolutionized the slang game on- and offline with colorful terms like ‘stan’ and ‘She ate.’ But some are older than you think.

An osprey flies while carrying a fish in its talons.

11 Facts About Ospreys

Ospreys were once threatened by hunting and pesticides, but these birds of prey made a dramatic comeback.

It's a lot easier to own a Toyger than a tiger.

The 10 Most Expensive Cat Breeds in the World

You could purchase a few dozen tiger cubs for the price of a single Ashera cat. (Please do not do that.)

Drone image above the H.M.S. Erebus shipwreck.

7 Famous Shipwrecks

Sunken vessels captivate us. They inspire grief, wonder, romance—and horror. Here are stories of famous ships that went under, leaving a changed world in their wakes.

The World's 10 Best Beaches, According to Tripadvisor

If you're already dreaming of your first summer getaway of the year, this list of the best beach destinations around the world may give you some inspiration.

Charlize Theron and Tom Hardy star in Mad Max: Fury Road (2015).

10 Surprising Facts About Mad Max: Fury Road

Nearly 40 years after introducing audiences to Max Rockatansky, director George Miller resurrected his dystopian series and created one of the most emotional action movies ever made with 'Mad Max: Fury Road.'

America's 10 Tallest and Shortest Presidents

The average height of the U.S. presidents is 5 feet 10 inches, but there have been plenty of outliers in American history.

Current and former Chipotle employees let us in on a few of the chain's secrets.

12 Secrets of Chipotle Employees

Staffers at the Mexican-style food giant talk chain-mail work attire, stolen orders, and why 'soup burritos' are the worst.

Coffee has some surprising health benefits.

5 Health Benefits of Black Coffee

From reduced mortality to protecting your precious brain cells, coffee has broken free of its previously bad reputation.

90 Facts About the British Royal Family

From how they became the Mountbatten-Windsors to the last person in line to the throne, here's what you need to know about the British royal family.

12 of the Best Air Purifiers You Can Get on Amazon for Under $100

Improve your home's air quality with these budget-friendly air purifiers under $100 on Amazon, including top-rated units from LEVOIT, Bissell, and Hamilton Beach.

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