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How to ignore the distractions and get your nose back in a book.
Consider reviving these words the next time you encounter anyone twistical.
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.
Is that slightly menacing, buzzing insect a wasp? Hornet? Yellowjacket? Maybe all of the above.
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.
Discover the best low-tech gifts for the tech-averse loved ones in your life, including Leatherman multitools and more.
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.
Just because you love 'Scream' doesn't necessarily mean you're going to enjoy 'Cannibal Holocaust,' so knowing your horror subgenres can come in handy.
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.
From Dracula to Beowulf’s Grendel, these classic literary monsters have all been reimagined in these gripping contemporary books.
From lightsaber chopsticks to cat-themed ice cubes, here are quirky stocking stuffers that won't break your budget.
It’s impossible to resist the fox-like charm of the Samoyed. Learn more about these fluffy dogs and their history in the tundra.
These haunted woods are not for the faint of heart.
Some words and phrases have clear opposite forms, but they’re so rare or unfamiliar that they tend to remain forgotten. Here are a few examples.
Whether they’re a rising star or a seasoned pro, the tattoo artist in your life will appreciate these creative gifts.
Do bath salts turn you into a cannibal? Can caffeine actually sober you up? We debunk a few misconceptions about drugs.
Tut's tomb was stuffed to the brim with thousands of objects meant to make his afterlife eternally posh.
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.
Pennywise, Tim Curry's homicidal, pasty-faced clown, managed to really scare the poor little kid who played Georgie.
Is a jack-o'-lantern a 'poke of moonshine' to you? Use these terms from regions around the United States to confuse and delight your fellow trick or treaters.
Sometimes the most terrifying movie monster is the one you never see.