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10 Surprising Ways Senses Shape Perception

Things are not always as they seem.

10 Dangerous Toys from Decades Past (and the Commercials That Sold Them)

Whether you owned a Johnny Seven One Man Army or just want to know more about the ultra-violent, bestselling toy of 1964, let's take a look back at some of the dangerous toys of yesteryear.

16 Sure Facts About Mrs. Doubtfire

In an alternate universe, Robin Williams looked after Blake Lively, and won Sally Field back.

7 Health Tips From Ancient Physicians

Suffering from dysentery? Grab some beans!

Bob Einstein appears as "Super Dave" Osborne in The Super Bob Einstein Movie (2021).

8 Memorable Facts About "Super Dave" Osborne

The late Bob Einstein's alter ego, faux-stuntman “Super Dave” Osborne, was famous for his cartoonish sketches—but a tank nearly crushed him for real.

12 Secrets of FedEx Delivery Drivers

They can usually tell if you're shipping drugs.

11 Things We Learned About Hedy Lamarr From Bombshell

The actress invented a technology that would become the basis for Wi-Fi, but it wasn’t until 1990 that her accomplishments were recognized—which is the subject of a new documentary.

20 Random Facts About Shopping

3. Like casinos, shopping malls are intentionally designed to make people lose track of time (this kind of “scripted disorientation” has a name: Gruen Transfer).

The History Behind 10 Thanksgiving Dishes

Even Alexander Hamilton wanted you to eat turkey at Thanksgiving. Here's the history behind the bird and nine other holiday staples.

13 Fascinating Facts About Abigail Adams

The celebrated First Lady was light-years ahead of her time.

The Origins of 5 International Food Staples

Some of your favorite foods had a little help from the canning industry, early farmers, and possibly Napoleon.

13 Great Facts About Bad Lieutenant

The Harvey Keitel-starring film, which was released 25 years ago today, can be accused of many things. But one charge you can't level against it is false advertising.

12 Pieces of 100-Year-Old Advice for Dealing With Your In-Laws

Use it at your own risk.

32 Facts About Turkeys to Gobble Right Up

Don’t be fooled by their reputation for being thoughtless. Turkeys have a few tricks up their wings. Before tucking into your Thanksgiving dinner, read up on the bird you're about to gobble, gobble.

Cooks of yore had some interesting advice on how to prepare a turkey.

10 Odd Historical Hints for Preparing a Turkey

These tips for cooking a Thanksgiving turkey the 18th- and 19th-century way might seem a little strange today.

15 Fascinating Facts About One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest

'One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest' won critical acclaim, box office success, and a shelf full of Oscars. But even if you love the complex exploration of life inside a 1960s psychiatric hospital, there are a few things you may not know about its behind-the-

The Origins of 10 Thanksgiving Traditions

There's a lot more to Thanksgiving than just the turkey and the Pilgrims.

8 of the Weirdest Gallup Polls

Gallup has done scientific polls on how many people believe in the paranormal.

11 Times Mickey Mouse Was Banned

A number of countries—and even U.S. states—have banned Mickey Mouse at one time or another for reasons both big and small.

15 Powerful Quotes From Margaret Atwood

"Optimism means better than reality; pessimism means worse than reality," 'The Handmaid's Tale' author Margaret Atwood said. "I'm a realist."

10 Juicy Facts About Sea Apples

They're round and colorful, but that's where the similarities between fruit and these marine invertebrates end.

30 Facts About Your Favorite Martin Scorsese Movies

The legendary filmmaker is celebrating the big 7-5 today.

10 Charming Quirks of Old Houses

Just because you don't have a butler doesn't mean you couldn't use a butler's pantry.

5 Things You Should Know About Chinua Achebe

The “father of African literature,” who was born on this day in 1930, had originally planned to become a doctor.

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