Before you hit the highway, be sure to stock up on these van life essentials that’ll make your next adventure even more enjoyable.

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From a portable litter box to a calming plush toy, the best pet travel accessories take the stress out of planning trips with dogs and cats.
From ‘Seven Samurai’ to ‘The Matrix,’ these are the best action movies of all time, as chosen by Variety.
Although we’re probably still a long way off from the sentient forms of AI that are depicted in film and literature, we can turn to fiction to probe the questions raised by these technological advancements.
9. Michael Caine didn't think the film would work ... until Heath Ledger was cast as The Joker.
Precious stones like the Cullinan Diamond, the Tiffany Diamond, and the Koh-i-noor Diamond have troubled histories.
The f-word is often thought of as the most useful and flexible word in English. Whether that’s true or not, the term is so successful that it’s spawned dozens of euphemisms. Here are a few of them.
Here’s how to pronounce ‘Elie Wiesel,’ ‘Cixi,’ and 13 other famous names from history.
For one, Barbie was inspired by a German doll of a high-class call girl.
From sunscreen to tiny umbrellas, the best summer products can help you enjoy everything under the sun this season while still staying safe.
While this deceptively simple portrait has clearly captured the imagination of the nation, the story behind its creation and rise to fame makes it all the more compelling.
The biggest birds on Earth stand taller than the average human and have the attitude to match. Here are 10 intimidating-looking species from around the world.
What’s it really like to be a UPS driver? Here are some little-known facts from drivers who did their time.
You don't have to leave the city to have a successful birdwatching experience.
From arts and education to coups and annexations, there’s no doubt that Catherine the Great did more than history gives her credit for.
Is it coleslaw or cold slaw? Deep-seated or deep-seeded? There are right answers, but the wrong ones seem kind of right, too.
From acrophobia (the fear of heights) to zuigerphobia (the fear of vacuum cleaners), there are plenty of things to be scared of—rationally or otherwise.
You can save big money during Prime Day 2023, but you have to know where to look.
Insects can interrupt a nice day outdoors by using your legs as a buffet table. Here's how to quell the itching.