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Nacho Cheese and Cool Ranch aren’t going anywhere, but these flavors didn’t stand the test of time.
Writer and folklorist Zora Neale Hurston’s literary legacy is a class apart. Here are some facts you might not have known about the author of “Their Eyes Were Watching God.”
You go about your day trying to be a good citizen. Little did you know that your bingo game can't last more than five hours.
English might be Scotland’s official language, but the country also has distinct dialects and regional nuances. And understanding Scottish slang? That’s a whole other ballgame.
With their massive tails and iridescent colors, peacocks have long fascinated their human observers—and we’re still learning their secrets.
From Ring video doorbells to full home systems, these are the best home security products out now that pros recommend.
Next time you need to win an argument, try dropping one of these old-fashioned English insults.
Why compare apples to oranges when you can compare them to oysters, instead?
One of the most celebrated authors in history never saw a book published under her own name.
Researchers thought the site of the 1986 Chernobyl disaster was unable to support life. But a bunch of wolves, deer, wild boars, bears, and foxes disagreed.
LeBron James has been a basketball superstar for most of this century, but it was two football coaches who changed his life.
How long is a day on Mars? What about a year on Venus? The answers will probably mess with your sense of time.
What jobs do people fantasize about having? Think travel, medicine, and ... being a DJ.
Some corners of the Earth remain essentially uncharted by Westerners. Here are a few of the most intriguing.
Some Black suffragists may not be as well known as their white counterparts in the movement, but they made an indelible impact on history.
The prizefighter challenged racist attitudes in boxing at the turn of the 20th century both in and out of the ring.
Expand your vocabulary, as well as your Yule-hole, with these delectable words suitable for true gourmands.
The oldest stores in the world have been in business for hundreds, and sometimes thousands, of years.