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7 Fascinating Facts About Isaac Asimov’s ‘I, Robot’

From what he originally called the fix-up sci-fi collection to the words he invented in its stories, here’s what you need to know about Asimov’s ‘I, Robot,’ which turns 75 this year.

As beautiful as it is, the Grand Canyon has seen many deaths.

The 10 Deadliest National Park Properties in the U.S.

Find out which national parks have recorded the most fatal incidents in recent years.

“Snow White” doesn’t always feature a poisoned apple.

5 Fascinating Interpretations of “Snow White”

Scholars believe the tale—which has versions around the world—represents everything from the pain of motherhood to childhood jealousy (and some even think it might be based on real history).

The Top 10 Most Productive States in America

See which states excel in time management and work efficiency.

6 Common Words You Might Not Know Are Irish

There is a whole slew of everyday words in English that have origins in Irish and Gaelic.

14 Haunting Facts About the Winchester Mystery House

Dig into the bizarre history surrounding California's Winchester Mystery House, one of the most notorious haunted houses in the U.S.

15 Memorable Crayola Crayon Colors That Have Been Retired

Retired Crayola crayon hues like Blizzard Blue and Magic Mint still color our memories.

Let the luck of the Irish hit your TBR pile.

11 Essential Books by Irish Authors That Are Worth Reading

This St. Patrick’s Day, revisit literary classics by Irish authors like James Joyce and Roddy Doyle, plus discover a few new writers along the way with this roundup.

The Milky Way over Monument Valley in Arizona.

10 Astonishing Things You Should Know About the Milky Way

The Milky Way is one of the biggest in the observable universe: Even if you traveled at the speed of light, it would take 100,000 years to go from one end of our home galaxy to the other.

18 Fun Facts About ‘Ted Lasso’

Did you think ‘Ted Lasso’ was over? Think again: A fourth season of the feel-good series was just announced.

It’s not just women who will find these terms useful.

24 Words From Laádan, a Language Invented to Express a Woman’s Point of View

‘Radíidin’ means “a time allegedly a holiday but actually so much a burden because of work and preparations that it is a dreaded occasion.” ‘Thehena’ is a word for “Joy despite negative circumstances.”

It treads a fine line between stupid and clever, but we love it anyway.

16 Facts About ‘This Is Spinal Tap’

Ahead of ‘Spinal Tap II: The End Continues,’ which comes out this fall, discover more fun facts about Rob Reiner’s original film, which turned a fictional heavy metal band into bona fide musical superstars.

6 Essential Facts About Hantavirus

Here’s what you need to know to keep yourself safe from the rodent-borne viral disease.

You can see the Chicago River turn green on St. Patrick‘s Day.

The 10 Best Cities for Celebrating St. Patrick‘s Day

Check out these U.S. cities if you‘re looking for the ultimate St. Patrick‘s Day celebration.

The 20 Most Popular Royal-Inspired Baby Names

These are the most popular aristocratic baby names in 2025, from Amelia to George

There’s a lot people get wrong about the Central Intelligence Agency.

7 Misconceptions About the CIA

Yes, you can have a Facebook page and still join the CIA.

Believe it or not, “ASL“ means “age, sex, location“ and “as hell“ in text messages.

The 20 Most-Searched Text Abbreviations of 2025 (So Far)

If you‘re wondering what FAFO or SMH means, you aren‘t alone.

Ali Larter, Devon Sawa, And Kerr Smith in ‘Final Destination.’

10 Frightening Facts About the ‘Final Destination’ Franchise

The first ‘Final Destination’ movie turns 25 in March. Here’s are a few things you probably didn’t know about a franchise that has made us afraid of pretty much everything (but especially logging trucks).

15 Intriguing Facts About ‘You’

The series’ fifth and final season is expected to hit Netflix in 2024. Here’s what you should know.

To hang or not to hang, that is the question.

5 Garments You Should Never Hang in a Closet—Plus the Right Way to Store the Rest of Your Clothes

Some garments deserve the hanger treatment, while others belong in a dresser. From winter sweaters to dresses and jeans, discover the best way to store your favorite clothes here.

A lot of people seem to be craving chicken pot pie lately.

The Most Popular Pie Recipes by State, Mapped

From savory chicken pot pie to the nutty pecan pie, find out which dishes people are interested in for Pi Day.

8 Things Women Used to Be Banned From Doing

Women were once exempt from serving on juries for fear they might take it too easy on defendants.

The Jhelum River Bridge, part of the ancient Grand Trunk Road passing through Punjab, Pakistan.

8 Incredible Ancient Roads

Some of the world’s oldest roadways are only memories now—but many have been preserved as historic monuments or improved to handle today’s traffic.

Houses in Californian cities fetch a high price.

The 10 Most and Least Expensive U.S. Cities to Buy a Home

Find out where home prices are the lowest and highest across the U.S.

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