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Richard Gadd writes and stars in 'Baby Reindeer' (2024).

'Baby Reindeer' is the shocking new Netflix series everyone is talking about. But is any of it real?

Carl isn't his father—but someone else in the film might be.

Was Russell’s dad actually in Pixar’s “Up” all along? This interesting fan theory says yes.

Some colleges have a door-mostly-closed policy.

These universities are among the toughest to enroll in. One has an acceptance rate of just 1 percent.

Wetness is a battle between cohesive and adhesive forces.

It depends on the properties of water, the definition of wetness, and whether you can trust when your senses inform you if something is wet or not.

Money is the main reason so many Millennials are moving back home. But it isn't the only one.

LEGOs could help you build a great nest egg.

Some of the most valuable LEGO sets recreate scenes from franchises like Star Wars and Harry Potter—and can earn owners some serious cash.

When it comes to telling the differences between yellow labradors vs. golden retrievers, it comes down to coat length and colors, body type, and few other key factors.

Ah, the classic initialism for the classic phrase 'Pardon me, you must have mistaken me for someone who gives a damn.'

The FBI’s 2014 list of internet acronyms and shorthand will have you LWP (laughing with passion).

Personality and anatomy play a role in determining sneeze volume.

How Johann Sebastian Bach and the Little Rock Nine inspired one of The Beatles’ biggest hits—and one of the most covered songs ever recorded.

The origins of these animals’ names may surprise you.

‘Hippopotamus’ is Latin for “river-horse,” which makes sense for these semiaquatic mammals. The origins of some other animal names aren’t quite as literal.

According to some depictions of her, Mother Goose isn't even a bird.

Many nursery rhymes are attributed to Mother Goose. But was Mother Goose even a real person?

The alien-looking, bloodsucking fish have cells that may form the same rudimentary nervous system we have.

(Left to right) Tyra Banks, Lindsay Lohan, Jeff Goldblum.

'Glee' never wasted a chance to cast a celebrity in a small role. Here are 31 great examples.

Two of the plates above have a lot in common.

There are two matching license plates in this puzzle—can you spot them in 60 seconds or less?

It’s hardly the most complimentary turn of phrase, but rug rat has been a slang term for children for more than half a century.

Bran Stark (Isaac Hempstead Wright), once referred to as a "sweet summer child."

From mullet to bucket list, these terms from pop culture are newer than you may have assumed.

George Everest gave his name, if not the pronunciation of it, to Mount Everest.

It's really just an intricate game of Tetris.

If you’re wondering how to load a dishwasher the right way, these expert tips can help you avoid water spots, broken glasses, and many other common pain points.

Rin Tin Tin and trainer Lee Duncan prepare to go before cameras in 1935.

Rin Tin Tin was found on a World War I battlefield in France before making his way to Hollywood, while poor Arnold the Pig was rumored to have been eaten after ‘Green Acres’ was canceled.

In the winter of 1861, former president Franklin Pierce found himself accused of treason.

An anonymous letter supposedly from a member of a secret society claimed that Franklin Pierce was involved in treasonous activities against the American government—an accusation that infuriated the former president.