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Elton John at the 92nd Annual Academy Awards.

All 19 Members of the EGOT Winners' Circle (and 17 Almost-EGOTs)

On January 15, 2024, Elton John won his first Emmy—and officially became a new member of the EGOT winner's circle.

10 Wild Bigfoot Conspiracy Theories

Sasquatch sightings have been reported in every state but Hawaii over the course of several centuries. In the process, a number of bizarre theories have been put forth to explain how the mysterious beasts came to be—and how they manage to evade us.

12 Fascinating Facts about Vladimir Nabokov’s ‘Lolita’

Nabokov’s controversial 1955 novel, which was rejected by multiple American publishers, features multiple allusions to Edgar Allan Poe and references a real-life kidnapping.

(Left to right) Angela Merkel, Marlene Dietrich, and Beethoven.

20 German Names You’re Probably Mispronouncing

From ‘Angela’ to ‘Wolfgang,’ these German names are commonly mispronounced by English speakers.

There’s a reason no one lives on Palmyra Atoll.

10 Uninhabited Islands—and the Reasons They’re Devoid of Humans

Some of these islands were never occupied by humans, but the majority have been abandoned.

10 Lesser-Known Royal Love Stories

If you’ve heard enough about King Henry VIII’s many wives or the turbulent relationship between Princess Diana and King Charles III, consider these 10 lesser known royal love stories.

This simple cereal has a particularly intriguing backstory.

10 Incredible Things That Were Invented By Accident

Not every great invention was created according to plan. From penicillin to breakfast cereal to popsicles, these everyday items were all invented entirely by accident.

John Carpenter on the set of 'Halloween' (1978).

10 Surprising Facts About John Carpenter

From his 1978 classic “Halloween” to his love of video games, there’s a lot to appreciate about John Carpenter, but here are some other cool facts you might not have known about the storied director.

10 Bizarre ‘The Sopranos’ Fan Theories

‘The Sopranos’ featured one of the most divisive series finales of all time—and various fan theories have only made it more complicated.

These authors took matters into their own hands.

8 Books You Didn’t Know Were Originally Self-Published

The road to the bestseller list started with a self-financed trip to the printing press for these famed authors.

The Internet Archive is the ultimate boredom-buster.

7 Fun Ways to Use the Internet Archive

The Internet Archive goes beyond the Wayback Machine—it also hosts movies, arcade games, and more.

A photo of a woman resembling Patty Hearst, with a weapon in hand, from the robbery of a bank by members of the Symbionese Liberation Army.

9 Infamous Kidnappings From History

On February 4, 1974, publishing heiress Patty Hearst was taken from her Berkeley, California, apartment—but Hearst is far from the only abduction case to have captured public attention.

There’s still a lot going on during the shortest month of the year.

29 Offbeat Holidays to Celebrate This February

The shortest month of the year still includes a lot of obscure, offbeat holidays to celebrate.

7 Ways to Beat Cabin Fever

Taking steps like moving your body, booking a trip, and tweaking your routine can keep you feeling balanced during the winter doldrums.

11 “Eco-Horror” Movies that Shocked the 1970s

Mother Nature can be scary, as these films full of homicidal bunnies, pissed-off piranhas, and one mutated bear prove.

Californians and Midwesterners have the best shot at surviving this situation.

The 10 Best States for Surviving a Zombie Apocalypse

The zombie apocalypse isn’t as far off as you’d think. Which means it's better to be safe than sorry.

10 Awesome MS-DOS Games You Can Play in Your Browser

The Internet Archive has more than 8500 MS-DOS games online, and they’re playable in nearly any browser. Prepare to kiss your free time goodbye.

Lower your heating bill—and increase your hygge.

9 Easy Ways to Lower Your Heating Bill This Winter

Don’t throw money out the (poorly insulated) window this winter. Follow these tips for easy and cheap ways to save money on your heating bill.

Check Out the Top 10 Most Popular Books at the New York Public Library in 2023

The NYPL shares its most-borrowed titles, including a royal memoir and a fictional romance between video game developers.

16 Fascinating Facts About Picasso’s ‘Guernica’

Though it’s now considered one of Pablo Picasso’s masterpieces, ‘Guernica’ didn’t have many fans when it debuted—one critic even called the artwork “one of the poorest things produced in the world.”

Koala bear, mantis shrimp, maned wolf, and king cobra are all misnomers.

15 Animals With Misleading Names

With dolphins masquerading as whales, lizards as toads, and marsupials as bears, it can be tough to keep track of which animals are which.

100 Things We Learned in 2023

From record-breaking plants and incredible animal news to space superlatives and the awesome power of Taylor Swift fans, here’s the long list of things we learned in 2023.

There's more to the job than meets the eye.

10 Confessions of Car Salespeople

Car salespeople use a number of tricks to make a sale.

8 Close-But-Not-Quite Cats

These unusual animals are in the same taxonomic group as cats, but there isn’t much family resemblance.

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