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A 1790 painting of the mutiny on the 'Bounty' by Robert Dodd.

5 of History’s Most Horrible Mutinies

The mutiny on the 'Bounty' has inspired multiple movies, but the 'Hermione' revolt was way bloodier.

9 Bizarre and Beautiful Fancy Pigeons

For at least 500 years—and maybe more—pigeon fanciers have bred wonderfully bizarre-looking pigeons.

The 10 Most Popular Wedding Songs

First dance songs, wedding reception songs … This list has a little of everything.

15 Obscure Words That Are Pure Fire

The world is heating up, and things are often on fire—literally. As we do what we can to squelch the flames, check out some old and obscure words people of the past used when they wanted to talk about all things fire.

Ryan Gosling and Margot Robbie in 'Barbie.'

All 53 Movies That Have Made More Than $1 Billion at the Box Office

‘Barbie’ is a certifiable box office phenom. How high can it rise?

Pablo Picasso: fond of painting over his own work.

8 Paintings That Were Hiding Something

Just underneath the surface of many paintings, both famous and obscure, is another hidden painting that could have been.

These are left-handed products you'll actually use.

Southpaw Approved: 9 of the Best Gadgets for Lefties

Looking for left-handed products that'll make everyday tasks easier? These southpaw-friendly essentials can help make

How many of these colors did you know about?

39 Colors You’ve Probably Never Heard Of

A vast vocabulary of words have been invented, borrowed, and accumulated over the centuries to describe almost every color and shade imaginable.

9 Nudist Resort Rules of Etiquette

Nudist Resorts have some simple—and necessary—rules. Here are a few things to keep in mind should you ever find yourself on “nakation.”

They would have loved learning on tablets.

11 Ways School Was Different in the 1800s

After Labor Day, most kids in the United States will be back to hitting the books, and they’re probably not thrilled about it.

16 Things You Might Not Know About ‘The Great Wave off Kanagawa’

Katsushika Hokusai's ‘The Great Wave off Kanagawa’ gracefully distills the power of the ocean into a two-dimensional image that's as deceptively simple as it is mesmerizing.

Family having dinner by the road, circa 1930.

10 Curious Recipes From the Depression Era

Grab the gelatin and the hot dogs and head to the kitchen to make these meals from the Great Depression.

10 Facts About the Spotted Lanternfly

Over the past decade or so, the spotted lanternfly has become one of the most notorious invasive species in the United States. Here’s how it got here, how to spot it—and most importantly, how to kill it.

The Ferris wheel is as beloved today as it was when it first debuted in 1893.

The Origins of 15 Classic Carnival Rides

From the Ferris wheel to the Tilt-a-Whirl, carnival rides have some fascinating origin stories. Discover more about the history of these popular attractions here.

Paul Reubens in character as Pee-wee Herman.

10 Memorable PSAs That Attempted to Save Generation X

Whether it was a mustached dad, an egg in a frying pan, or Pee-wee Herman holding a crack vial, public service announcements pulled out all the stops to save Gen Xers' lives.

The 20 U.S. Cities American Tourists Love and Hate the Most

If you're planning a trip to a U.S. city, here are some destinations to consider—and some to possibly reconsider.

17 Euphemisms for Sex From the 1800s

These 17 synonyms for sex earned a place in the ‘1811 Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue.’

20 ASL Signs You Don’t Want to Mix Up

While your Deaf friends might get a good laugh when you accidentally sign “f**k you” instead of “thank you,” it’s still best to know the correct signs when interacting within the Deaf community.

People in the 20th century had some odd anti-aging cures to consider.

10 of the 20th Century’s Strangest Anti-Aging Cures

From animal glands to radioactive water, these odd anti-aging cures involved more scheme than science.

The great white is one of more than 500 shark species.

31 Fascinating Facts About Sharks

Whether you’re a ‘Jaws’ fanatic or just want to live every week like it’s Shark Week, you'll want to read up on these fascinating facts about sharks.

12 Famous Birthdays to Celebrate in August

A number of noteworthy historical figures were born in the month of August. We couldn’t possibly name them all, so here are just a handful of lives we’ll be celebrating.

You'd be surprised how many common tech terms get mispronounced.

The 20 Most Mispronounced Tech Terms May Surprise You

Discover the most commonly mispronounced tech terms and brand names, and settle once and for all whether it’s ”jif or ”gif.”

10 Brilliant Facts About Braille

Invented by Louis Braille in 1824, the tactile braille system has helped blind people read and write for nearly 200 years.

15 Dutch Slang Terms You Should Know

Knowing a bit of Dutch slang will not just help you find your bearings when you visit Amsterdam and its surroundings, but also earn you respect from the locals—who, despite being great at English, have a strong connection to their mother tongue.

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