Why Is It Called the “Ivy League”?
Here’s the story of how the Ivy League got its name—and a list of all the schools that belong to it (including the informal “Ivy Plus” schools).
Here’s the story of how the Ivy League got its name—and a list of all the schools that belong to it (including the informal “Ivy Plus” schools).
Some of the monikers reflect musical terms and characteristics, while others are a nod to famous musicians and songs.
Here’s everything you ever wondered about ‘stat’: its meaning, its origins, and whether ER doctors really shout it all the time.
Some car makes and models stand a better chance of getting you in trouble than others.
Joseph N. Welch is credited with bringing down the fearmongering Sen. Joseph McCarthy during a congressional hearing in 1954. But his famous plea has since taken on a life of its own.
From “Alien” to “Gone with the Wind,” some classic movies you might not expect actually do manage to pass the Bechdel test.
This simple nursery rhyme comes with a number of unanswered questions about everything from its authorship to who inspired it.
American slang terms can vary from state to state—these in particular are known to cause confusion.
Test your knowledge of literary history with this quiz.
Spoiler alert: Despite what you might have heard, it’s not ‘antidisestablishmentarianism.’
From 'Casablanca' to 'The Bride of Frankenstein,' these are the movie posters collectors are willing to spend hundreds of thousands of dollars to own.
All five answers to the questions below have something in common. Can you figure it out?
If a trip to Target inevitably ends with you making a pit stop at the restroom, you're not alone.
There's a reason that cough syrup you're trying to choke down tastes like cherry.
Dr. Donald “Reef” Nelson dedicated his life to studying sharks and was part of the inspiration for Matt Hooper, Richard Dreyfuss’s character from 1975's “Jaws.”
Like gardening naked? You may want to move to one of these cities.
Ben Franklin’s famous experiment with the kite and key gave him a better understanding of the nature of electricity. But did that event lead to the lightning rod?
If you can’t make it to Egypt, head to Washington, D.C., where “Tutankhamun: His Tomb and His Treasures” puts visitors inside the artifact-stuffed rooms of King Tut’s tomb.
This list of linguistics terms will teach you how to tell your spoonerisms from your mondegreens.
Contrary to popular belief, Shakespeare wasn’t the one who invented this common idiom. But trying to unravel its origins will land you in a bit of a tricky situation.
Angkor Wat is one of the most significant archaeological sites in Southeast Asia. Here is what we know of its story, from its countless carvings to feats of engineering.
“Pomp and Circumstance,” also popularly known as “The Graduation March,” is typically used during graduation processionals. Here’s why.
Researchers speculate that ingesting lead may have contributed to the famous composer’s hearing loss and other unexplained ailments.
Sometimes it pays to play with toys, especially if they're a sought-after LEGO minifig.