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The origins of the 1940s phrase 'cooking with gas' aren't clear-cut.

18 Gobbledygook-Free 1940s Slang Terms

If you want to know what it was like to strike up a casual conversation in this mid-20th-century decade, we’re going to tell it like it is—with a list of the words and phrases any eager beaver would know well. Ready to find out what’s buzzin’, cousin?

9 Remote Islands and Towns You Probably Didn’t Know Existed

Some are more than a thousand miles from the nearest human civilization.

Surprisingly, the top spot does not come with mouse ears.

The 10 Most Popular Theme Parks in the U.S., According to Visitor Reviews

Which of the nation’s most-visited theme parks cracked the top 10? Turns out, it wasn’t one of Disney’s own.

10 Facts About The Police's 'Synchronicity'

With their fifth and final album, 1983’s 'Synchronicity,' The Police were on the verge of something big.

Amazon warehouse employees have some stories to tell.

16 Secrets of Amazon Warehouse Employees

Current and former Amazon fulfillment center associates talk everything from the perils of shipping kitty litter to sharing work space with artificial intelligence: “The robots will not stop for anything.”

You might want to give those 'Born in the U.S.A.' lyrics another look.

25 Famous Songs With Misunderstood Meanings

Bruce Springsteen's 'Born in the U.S.A.' isn't the patriotic anthem you think it is, and it turns out that 'Gangnam Style' has a real message behind it.

Try out some of these words in your next Scrabble game.

11 Words That Will Win You Any Game of Scrabble

Mind your Zs and Qs on National Scrabble Day. And it wouldn't hurt to know your anti-inflammatories.

These 10 Supermarket Chains Give You the Most Bang for Your Buck

The best value supermarket in the U.S. isn't Costco, Aldi, or Trader Joe's.

10 Fascinating Facts About Earth Day

Every year on April 22, trees are planted, litter is cleaned up, and awareness for the issues plaguing the planet are raised.

25 Double-Letter Scrabble Words to Have in Your Back Pocket

Add these double-letter words to your player vocabulary to take advantage of the multiples on your tile rack.

Pets shed and can cause all kinds of messes—but experts say these products can help.

The 15 Best Pet Cleanup Products, According to Experts

These pet-safe cleaning products can tackle common messes so you don’t have to work as hard, and they’re all recommended by experts.

11 Facts About Shakespeare’s First Folio

Officially titled 'Mr. William Shakespeare’s Comedies, Histories, and Tragedies,' the more than 900-page tome collected together 36 of the Renaissance writer’s plays for the first time.

The Easiest Dog Breeds to Train, According to a Professional Dog Trainer

With the proper care, all dogs are trainable. But some may fit particular situations better than others.

25 Words That Don’t Mean What You Think They Do

You can flout these rules, but you can't flaunt them.

Don't be afraid to throw around a curse or two!

7 Ancient Roman Curses You Can Work into Modern Life

"Never do better than the mime."

9 Facts About Arab American Heritage Month

Arab American Heritage Month, occurring each April, is a relatively new event on the yearly calendar—but the history of Arab immigrants in the U.S. goes way back.

8 Facts About Marcel Proust’s ‘In Search of Lost Time’

Marcel Proust’s madeleine was originally a different baked good.

Flip through the dictionary and you'll find all sorts of words hiding their bodily origins.

10 Body Parts Hiding in the Dictionary

Some of our favorite words come from body parts. Scratch your 'caput' over the origins of these anatomically derived terms.

10 Discontinued Fast Food Menu Items That Made a Comeback

From Taco Bell's Mexican Pizza to KFC's Double Down, these discontinued fast food items made triumphant returns.

Spring has sprung—and so have the savings.

The Best Deals on Amazon To Help You Tackle Your Spring Cleaning To-Do List

Whether you need to scrub your floors or organize your fridge, these spring cleaning deals on Amazon can help you tackle every task on your to-do list.

14 Fascinating Facts About Ladybugs

Did you know that their red color is a warning sign, their babies look like alligators, and they can change the flavor of your wine?

10 of the World’s Most Terrifying Hikes

No prior familiarity with specialist climbing equipment (beyond walking boots) is required to tackle these 10 scary hikes, but nerves of steel are a must.

Add "like an boar in a frank" to the list of Shakespearisms you should be using more.

10 Little-Used Shakespearisms

Not all of Shakespeare’s snappiest phrases and expressions caught on.

What it feels like to fly out of Atlanta.

The 10 Busiest Airports in the World

Atlanta’s airport defends its blue ribbon—see what other airports made the list.

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