LISTS

9 Animals That Have Invaded Florida

Pythons, peacocks, and monkeys have all made the Sunshine State their home.

These spooky tales will have you thankful you live in modern times.

6 Creepy Victorian Ghost Stories to Read Right Now

These stories need no contrivances to create places that are lonely and old, a place where bad things are kept hushed up instead of dealt with.

8 Cool Facts About Disney’s ‘Frozen’

Disney’s 'Frozen' might have come out in 2013, but it’s still a hit with kids (and Disney adults) to this day.

Make no bones about it: These advent calendars will get you pumped for the big day.

10 Great Halloween Advent Calendars to Help You Count Down to the Spookiest Time of the Year

Celebrate the spookiest time of the year with these top-rated Halloween advent calendars.

Charles Dickens gifted us with plenty of new words and phrases—including ‘not to put too fine a point on it.’

The Origins of 8 Literary Clichés

Clichés are viewed as a sign of lazy writing, but they didn’t develop that reputation over night.

20 of the Best Pumpkin Spice Products to Satisfy Your Autumnal Obsession

From flavored coffee to candles that'll make your whole house smell like a freshly baked pie, these pumpkin spice products are perfect for fall.

These are good for more than just game night.

7 of the Most Valuable Board Games From the ‘80s and ‘90s

Discover some of the most valuable board games from the ‘80s and ‘90s, including “HeroQuest,” “Dream Phone,” and others.

Whatever you do, don't play that Silver Shamrock jingle.

18 Surprising Facts About ‘Halloween III: Season of the Witch’

The controversial sci-fi horror film wasn’t a hit with critics or fans in 1982, but “Halloween III: Season of the Witch” has morphed into a cult classic over the years.

11 Nouns That Only Have a Plural Form

Some nouns only have a plural form, regardless of how we think of them. They are known as ‘pluralia tantum,’ Latin for “plural only.”

These cats went to sea and to space, and inspired artists, writers, and scientists.

17 of History's Coolest Cats

Anyone with a cat will probably argue that their feline is the coolest—but there have been at least a few other candidates through the ages, from Able Seacat Simon to Abraham Lincoln’s kitties to the feline that inspired Nikola Tesla.

A detail of Édouard Manet's ‘Le Déjeuner sur l’Herbe’

15 Facts About Édouard Manet’s ‘Le Déjeuner sur l’Herbe’ (‘Luncheon on the Grass’)

Today, ‘Luncheon on the Grass’ (or ‘Le Déjeuner sur l’Herbe’) is regarded as 19th century French painter Édouard Manet's greatest triumph.

20 Spectacular Movie Musicals From the Last 50 Years

The last half-century or so has given us some of the best musical movies of all time.

‘Fuksheet’ is another word for a sail on the foremast of a ship.

50 Words That Sound Dirty But Actually Aren’t

To paraphrase Krusty the Clown, comedy isn’t dirty words—it’s words that sound dirty. Here are 50 of them.

Make your parking lot party even better with these tailgating must-haves.

Gear Up for Game Day With These 15 Must-Have Tailgating Essentials

You’ll have everything you need for the season with top-rated tailgating essentials like coolers, pop-up tents, and more.

Kate Beckinsale stars in 'Underworld' (2003).

20 Fascinating Facts About ‘Underworld’

The movie, which hit theaters September 19, 2003, was a surprise hit: It was made for $22 million but grossed nearly $96 million, kicking off a film franchise that brought in nearly $550 million. Here’s what you should know.

Georges Seurat. A Sunday on La Grande Jatte — 1884, 1884/86. The Art Institute of Chicago. Helen Birch Bartlett Memorial Collection.

15 Facts About ‘A Sunday on La Grande Jatte—1884’

A close look at Georges-Pierre Seurat's 'A Sunday on La Grande Jatte—1884' reveals much more than a warm portrait of a sunny day in a lovely park.

Turtle mating makes for some funny sound effects.

10 Surprising Facts About Animal Sex

From turtle mating to what really turns big cats on, animal sex can be a lot weirder (and funnier) than you probably expected.

Not every woman wanted alcohol to be banned.

Queens of Prohibition: The Wild Story of 8 Women Bootleggers, Moonshiners, and Rum Runners

These daring dames ventured into the underworld of contraband liquor.

15 Memorable Facts About Amy Winehouse

Amy Winehouse recorded just two albums during her lifetime, but her singular talent was enough to quickly earn her legendary status.

The Bizarre (and Blatantly False) Conspiracy Theory That Says the Middle Ages Never Happened

We’re currently living in the year 1725, not 2023. At least, that’s what adherents of the Phantom Time Hypothesis would have you believe. The historical conspiracy theory alleges that the years spanning from 614 to 911 CE never actually happened.

So you can kick back, relax, and get more comfortable.

4 of the Best Massage Guns For Sore Muscles, According to Physical Therapists

Shopping for the best massage guns? These are the models to get from leading brands like Therabody, Hyperice, and others, according to experts.

The 10 Best Horror Movies to Stream on Hulu Right Now

Feel like getting good and scared? Check out some of the best horror movies streaming on Hulu this month.

11 Miniature Mischief-Makers From World Folklore

The milk has curdled? Must be a brownie. Someone drank all your wine? Your cellar might be infested with clurichauns.

David Naughton in ‘An American Werewolf in London.’

15 Facts About ‘An American Werewolf in London’

Director John Landis wrote the script for ‘An American Werewolf in London’ when he was just a teenager—but for years, no one wanted to make the movie.

PREV NEXT