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Many fans were sad to say goodbye to these discontinued cookies from the 1970s, '80s, '90s, and 2000s.

Michele Debczak






Judy Blume.

From which character is the most like her to the book title she most regrets, here are some things you might not know about Judy Blume.

Sheri Radford


A paper wasp nest is a thing of geometric beauty.

Is that slightly menacing, buzzing insect a wasp? Hornet? Yellowjacket? Maybe all of the above.

Sasha Weilbaker
Howard Carter.

It’s been a century since Howard Carter discovered the tomb of an obscure Egyptian pharaoh named Tutankhamen, kicking off a period of Egyptomania and a fascination with the pharaoh that endures to this day.

Stacy Conradt
Mia Goth in 'X.'

Though often dismissed as a bunch of movies about a crazy guy with a knife, there’s a sense of near-constant creativity at work within even the most low-budget, opportunistic slasher films.

Matthew Jackson




Seven years of bad luck would seem like a walk in the park to these people.

Grab your lucky rabbit’s foot and read up on the tales of some of the unluckiest people in history, from the man whose backyard became a battlefield (twice!) to an absurdly accident-prone instrument inventor and beyond.

Jason Serafino




Cuteness incoming!

It’s impossible to resist the fox-like charm of the Samoyed. Learn more about these fluffy dogs and their history in the tundra.

Rebecca OConnell


These creative gifts can help the artist in your life discover more ways to put their skills to use.

Whether they’re a rising star or a seasoned pro, the tattoo artist in your life will appreciate these creative gifts.

Michele Debczak






A self-portrait of Junji Ito with a cat.

From his first encounters with manga to his diverse range of artistic influences, here are a few things you might not know about the reigning king of horror manga.  

April Snellings