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Self-driving cars have captured the public's imagination for decades.

7 Early Attempts at Self-Driving Cars

Today's state-of-the-art driverless vehicles have origins dating back to the 1920s, including one automaker who feuded with Harry Houdini.

4 Helpful Tips for Freezing Food

We asked Chef Frank Proto from the Institute of Culinary Education to get some tips on freezing foods, ranging from vegetables to meats.

This man is so good at using Google Docs that he doesn't even need both hands.

13 Handy Tips, Tricks, and Hacks for Using Google Docs

From helpful keyboard shortcuts to adding handwritten signatures, these tips will make you a Google Doc wizard.

11 Ways to Stay Connected While Social Distancing

From online games to Netflix parties, here are some creative ideas for virtual get-togethers with friends and family.

24 Puzzling Parenting Tips From the 1800s

From baby cages to giving children opium-laced substances, here are some parenting tips from the 1800s you definitely want to avoid.

Free up some precious refrigerator real estate.

20 Foods You Don’t Need to Refrigerate

If your fridge is quickly reaching capacity, read this list of foods that can be stored at room temperature before your next grocery run.

This Labrador Retriever is on top of the list, and she knows it.

The 20 Most Popular Dog Breeds in America, According to the American Kennel Club

Pembroke Welsh Corgis have finally cracked the top 10, possibly because ‘The Crown’ made them cool again.

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7 of the Creepiest Board Games From Your Childhood

Game night became fright night for players sitting around some of these forgotten board games, including one that "bit" players on the finger.

Bees are dying at an alarming rate, and murder hornets could make it even worse.

Murder Hornets: 5 Things We Know So Far

These giant hornets of Japan and other parts of Asia have been spotted in North America—and that's bad news for bees.

29 Easy Ingredient Substitutions

If you're missing some pantry staples, check out these 30 quick substitutions for common cooking ingredients.

Alessandra Mussolini, the granddaughter of Benito Mussolini.

What the Descendants of 8 Controversial Historical Figures Are Doing Today

You can learn a lot about your family through genealogy, and you can’t hide from your past! (Especially if you’re on the cover of 'Playboy.')

20 Amazing Things Found at Yard Sales

From an actual copy of the Declaration of Independence to jewelry, some people made millions off the items they bought for a mere dollars at yard sales.

14 Animals Who Ran for Office

From canine mayors to equine councilmen, these animal politicians prove politics really has gone to the dogs—and cats, goats, gorillas, and other critters.

New words and phrases are popping up to help us describe living in the time of COVID-19.

11 New Words and Phrases Inspired by the Coronavirus

If you’re struggling to describe the new coronavirus era we’re living in, well, you’re not alone. In fact, many new terms have been coined to help us talk about these unprecedented times.

5 Axed Ideas From the Original Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back Script

In February 1978, writer Leigh Brackett delivered the first draft of 'The Empire Strikes Back.' It ended up being far from the classic we all know today.

There might be fresh bread in there. Or wine.

9 Surprising Things You Can Make in Your Instant Pot

Now’s the perfect time to branch out from soups and stews to fresh bread, homemade wine, and DIY lip balm.

Lee Norris and Ciara Moriarty in Zodiac (2007).

7 Great Director's Cut Movies You Can Stream Right Now

From 'Blade Runner' to 'Alien,' streaming services have alternate or expanded cuts to make your favorite movies seem new again.

Stephen McHattie as Grant Mazzy in Bruce McDonald's Pontypool (2008).

Containment: 8 Great One-Location Movies to Stream Right Now

Movies don't have to take a James Bond-esque trip around the globe to entertain. Some barely leave the room.

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9 Ways to Celebrate Earth Day From Home

While many of us are stuck at home due to COVID-19, you can still celebrate Earth Day with these virtual events.

Direct Relief is shipping masks and other personal protective equipment to healthcare institutions around the nation.

6 Charities Providing Coronavirus Relief—And How You Can Help

From Feeding America to the CDC Foundation, these charities are working hard to alleviate the effects of the pandemic across the nation.

Learn how to make the most of your grocery haul.

10 Simple Ways to Reduce Food Waste

Tired of throwing out too much food and spending money on ingredients you don't get to eat? Check out these 10 simple ways to reduce food waste.

Cate Blanchett as Phyllis Schlafly in Mrs. America.

The True Story Behind Mrs. America: 10 Facts About Phyllis Schlafly

Phyllis Schlafly, a conservative lawyer and mother of six whose grassroots campaign to thwart the Equal Rights Amendment, is the subject of the new Hulu/FX miniseries 'Mrs. America,' starring Cate Blanchett.

In one corner: Dr. Dre. In the other: A ... gynecologist?

13 Landmark Intellectual Property Disputes

From 'Star Wars' similarities to Mike Tyson's iconic face tattoo to a selfie-taking monkey, here are 13 unusual intellectual property disputes.

10 Great Games to Play Online With Friends and Family

From word games to drawing games to fusions of the two—and beyond—here are 10 great ideas for a virtual game night.

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