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Re: First Taste: Mountain Dew Revolution

8 Discontinued Mountain Dew Flavors We Still Love

Forget Code Red and Baja Blast—it’s these discontinued Mountain Dew flavors like Major Melon and DEWitos that still tickle our innards.

They like screens under certain circumstances.

Do Dogs Enjoy Movies?

Videos of dogs watching the animated film “Flow” have gone viral recently, and science backs up the adorable phenomenon.

A revolving security door is a common sight at airports.

Why Do We Need to Pass Through Three Glass Doors at Airport Exits?

Leaving an airport involves getting briefly stuck between glass doors. There's a reason for that.

NECA is bringing back “The Game of Jaws” in 2025.

A Retro ‘Jaws’ Toy Will Be Re-Released for the Film’s 50th Anniversary

NECA is reviving “The Game of Jaws” in honor of the 50th anniversary of the original summer blockbuster.

15 of the World’s Most Beautiful Moths

From the luna moth to the Madagascan sunset moth, these species rival the most stunning butterflies.

Definition Detective Quiz #31

We give you an obscure word with four definitions—one correct, three made up. Can you identify the correct one?

Why Are There 9 Supreme Court Justices?

The U.S. Constitution doesn't specify how many Supreme Court justices are necessary—and there weren’t always nine on the bench.

Bruce Springsteen, Joni Mitchell, and Marvin Gaye all wrote songs about the Vietnam War.

17 Songs About the Vietnam War

From a now-regretted counter-counterculture anthem to an oft-misunderstood ’80s hit to the song that allegedly got its singer followed by the CIA.

Isaac Asimov took on a pen name that later led to a reviewer suffering a bit of embarrassment.

When Isaac Asimov Decided to Secretly Write Under the Name Paul French

Sci-fi author Asimov feared embarrassment might come out of one project, so he decided to create an alter ego.

Yellowstone‘s Castle Geyser is doing its thing.

Yellowstone’s New Thermal Vent May Be Easy to Spot This Summer

A newly discovered vent at Yellowstone National Park has caught the attention of researchers and tourists.

11 Space Facts That Will Change Your Perspective

If the sun were the size of a basketball, the Earth would be no larger than a pinhead.

Valentina Tereshkova in a Russian poster.

Valentina Tereshkova, the First Woman in Space

The factory worker-turned-cosmonaut dealt with plenty of sexism while trying to keep her spacecraft on track.

Maine Fisherman Pampers the Protected Lobsters He Catches With Claw Manicures

One Maine lobster fisherman goes the extra mile by taking care of the protected crustaceans he catches before returning them to the water.

If you’ve ever sent DNA to 23andMe, you may want to delete your data.

Sent DNA to 23andMe? Here’s How to Delete Your Data

With 23andMe filing for bankruptcy on March 23, your genetic information might be vulnerable. Here’s how to delete it.

The 10 Best States for Video Game Fans

Prodigy Education ranked the most game-obsessed states based on the number of establishments, events, and search trends related to the hobby.

See if you can decipher this twisted tune.

Tune Twist Quiz #34

It’s time to play Tune Twist, where we translate the lyrics of popular songs into multiple languages and then back into English. Can you figure out what the song is, or who performed it?

Why Do Basketball Players Wear Arm Sleeves?

The sleeves might be performance enhancers. Or not.

These smells might not persist much longer.

11 Smells That Are Slowly Disappearing

Time to take a big whiff of memory lane.

What Do the Lines on Starbucks Cups Mean?

They’re mostly for the barista, not the customer.

“Teacup Werewolf”: This Shelter Is Rebranding Mixed Breed Dogs and Boosting Adoption Rates

Adrian Budnick’s creative viral videos raised dog adoption rates by 25 percent at the Metro Animal Care and Control shelter in Nashville.

The Haskell Free Library and Opera House.

The U.S.-Canada Border Runs Directly Through This Library

The library’s official entrance is on the U.S. side of the building, but new changes will have Canadians enter from their side of the border.

The Most Popular Beer in Each State, Mapped

Coffeeness reveals the most popular beer brands across the U.S., with the Miller Brewing Company coming out on top.

Brave Octopus Filmed Hitchhiking on a 10-Foot Shark

A Maori octopus was spotted clinging to a shortfin mako shark, leaving scientists puzzled.

This sourdough looks delicious enough to bake for yourself.

This Sourdough Bread Recipe Is Your Next Weekend Baking Project

Learn how to make delicious homemade sourdough with this step-by-step recipe from the Institute of Culinary Education.