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Ancient Romans were the first to adopt the practice.

You’d be laughed out of the wedding party for suggesting garlic for a bridal bouquet today, but it used to be pretty common.

Ellen Gutoskey


Robert Redford in ‘Downhill Racer.’

From ice skating comedies to wrestling tragedies, Tinseltown skillfully draws upon the world’s biggest sporting spectacle. 

Jon O'Brien








Overwhelmed at the prospect of doing a deep clean of your home? Don’t be: These tips and tricks will help the task feel manageable.

Presented by Roborock




The world-famous tomb of Tutankhamun.

From King Tut’s treasure-stuffed tomb to one of the world's oldest human burial sites, these ancient resting places sent their occupants to the afterlife in style.

Claire Cock-Starkey




Immanuel Kant, Friedrich Nietzsche, and Albert Camus.

“What is the meaning of life?” is simultaneously one of the oldest questions in philosophy and a relatively new concept. Here’s what Immanuel Kant, Friedrich Nietzsche, and Albert Camus had to say on the matter.

Adam Penkin