The 25 Best Cities for Cat Lovers, Ranked
Some cities are more cat-friendly than others. Here's the hard data to prove it.
Some cities are more cat-friendly than others. Here's the hard data to prove it.
Nicknamed Ötzi the Iceman, the mummified man was around 40–50 years old when he died in the Copper Age. Here are 13 surprising facts about him.
A conlang is a constructed language, where someone has intentionally created its grammar, vocabulary, and phonology. Here are five you can learn.
The mutiny on the 'Bounty' has inspired multiple movies, but the 'Hermione' revolt was way bloodier.
For at least 500 years—and maybe more—pigeon fanciers have bred wonderfully bizarre-looking pigeons.
First dance songs, wedding reception songs … This list has a little of everything.
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.
‘Barbie’ is a certifiable box office phenom. How high can it rise?
Just underneath the surface of many paintings, both famous and obscure, is another hidden painting that could have been.
Looking for left-handed products that'll make everyday tasks easier? These southpaw-friendly essentials can help make
A vast vocabulary of words have been invented, borrowed, and accumulated over the centuries to describe almost every color and shade imaginable.
Nudist Resorts have some simple—and necessary—rules. Here are a few things to keep in mind should you ever find yourself on “nakation.”
After Labor Day, most kids in the United States will be back to hitting the books, and they’re probably not thrilled about it.
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.
Grab the gelatin and the hot dogs and head to the kitchen to make these meals from the Great Depression.
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.
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.
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.
If you're planning a trip to a U.S. city, here are some destinations to consider—and some to possibly reconsider.
These 17 synonyms for sex earned a place in the ‘1811 Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue.’
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.
From animal glands to radioactive water, these odd anti-aging cures involved more scheme than science.
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.
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.