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'The Headless Horseman Pursuing Ichabod Crane' by John Quidor (1801–1881).

6 Terrifying Tales of Headless Horsemen

The headless horseman from ‘The Legend of Sleepy Hollow’ is just one of several headless horsemen to haunt the globe.

17 Surprising Facts About ‘Empire Records’

The movie was released on September 22, 1995 to barely any fanfare—but somehow, years later, fans discovered it and have helped keep its memory alive.

77 Delightful Victorian Slang Terms You Should Be Using

We don’t know how these Victorian slang terms ever fell out of fashion, but we propose bringing them back, as soon as possible.

Product safety date, or encrypted military code? You be the judge.

Sell By vs. Best By Dates on Food: What’s the Difference?

When it comes to food safety, none of these phrases means what you think it means.

20 Home Office Essentials That Will Upgrade Any Work Space

These home office essentials can help remote workers stay on task and tackle everything on their to-do lists.

10 Misconceptions About Serial Killers

How smart do you really need to be to get away with murder?

14 Fascinating Facts About the Leaning Tower of Pisa

Here's everything you need to know about Italy's most beloved architectural accident.

Thomas Edison: a genius who struggled with math.

6 Famous Scientists and Inventors Who Struggled With Math

Some of the world's greatest scientists have struggled with math—just like the rest of us.

25 Top-Rated Products To Make Your Dorm Room Amazing

Help the college student in your life personalize their new space with these dorm room essentials that’ll see them through freshman year and beyond.

Technically this exact phrasing wasn't in play until the 20th century.

The Origins of 6 Classic Curse Words

Many bad words come and go, but these six have withstood the tests of time. Here’s how they came to be.

Falls Park on The Reedy, Greenville, South Carolina

The 20 Best Small Towns in the U.S. for Retirees

If you're looking for a change of scenery in your golden years, consider moving to one of these small towns.

How All 32 NFL Teams Got Their Names

Here are the stories behind the nicknames of the NFL’s 32 teams—and what they were almost called.

9 Crimes Linked to Books

These offenses include everything from historical forgeries to audacious heists to cold-blooded murder—all with a bookish twist.

A vintage family enjoys the hit show of the day, 'Scary Clown Time.'

Poor Reception: 10 Wildly Inaccurate Predictions About Television

“[Television] won’t be able to hold onto any market it captures after the first six months. People will soon get tired of staring at a plywood box every night.”

The Great Sphinx of Giza and the Pyramid of Khafre.

15 Things You Might Not Know About the Great Sphinx of Giza

The ancient Egyptian monument, thought to depict the likeness of the pharaoh Khafre, confounds scholars to this day.

Laverne Cox in 'Orange Is the New Black.'

17 Epic Moments in LGBTQ+ TV History

These TV shows reflected changing social mores and broke new ground in American entertainment, a trend that continues today.

The Salem witch trials were a troubling time in colonial America.

11 Facts About the Salem Witch Trials

The 1692 Salem witch trials caused so much turmoil that the Massachusetts town is still synonymous with them.

Indiana Jones—seen here in 'Raiders of the Lost Ark'—was one of the decade's most bankable characters.

The 25 Highest Grossing Movies of the 1980s

The decade of excess was all about blockbusters like 'Top Gun' and franchises like 'Star Wars' and 'Indiana Jones.' Which sounds familiar.

12 Retro Back-to-School Products For Kids and Grown-Ups

Whether you’re a nostalgic kid-at-heart or a parent shopping for kids of your own, here are some fun retro back-to-school products from the 1970s, ‘80s, and ‘90s that you can still buy today.

It's like stepping back in time—sort of.

9 Fun Facts About Renaissance Fairs

There are hundreds of different Renaissance fairs that take place across the world, and not all of them actually take place during the Renaissance.

Are these two kaylied up, or are they merely drinking dog’s water?

20 Delightful Slang Terms From the 1930s

These terms are sure to blow your wig.

16 Fascinating Facts About ‘Venus de Milo’

There’s much more to this iconic statue than a couple of absent appendages.

Word Search: Find All 12 Historical Figures (And See What They’d Bring to Your Dinner Party)

There are a dozen historical figures’ names hidden in the word search—the first three you spot are coming to your next dinner party.

David Boreanaz and Sarah Michelle Gellar in 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer.'

10 Supernatural TV Shows to Stream Right Now

Here's where to stream your favorite spooky shows, including 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer,' The Walking Dead,' and 'What We Do in the Shadows.'

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