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Fun fact? Those eyes are virtually indestructible.

Whether you love or hate this Easter candy, there’s no denying that marshmallow Peeps are an iconic part of the holiday.

Jennifer M Wood










Now that spring is upon us, incorporate these seasonal words into your vocabulary.

The days are getting longer and warmer, and that means it’s the perfect time to pull these fun spring words out of hibernation.

Paul Anthony Jones


Despite what you might have heard (or seen on the big screen), famed composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart probably wasn’t poisoned by Antonio Salieri—but he did spend time with a young Marie Antoinette and keep a starling as a pet.

Ailsa Ross






These facts about St. Patrick's Day might surprise you.

St. Patrick’s Day used to be a dry holiday in Ireland—and its signature color used to be blue. Read on for more surprising St. Patrick’s facts.

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Raccoons are smart, dextrous, and in your garbage cans.

Whether they’re scaling skyscrapers or digging through your trash, raccoons are fascinating. Discover more about their habits, diet, and intelligence.

Michele Debczak
An animal you seriously don't want to mess with.

In addition to being Earth’s largest living lizard, behavior like human-eating and grave-robbing are the Komodo dragon’s biggest claims to fame.

Mark Mancini