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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.

Costco's biggest product success stories vary by state.

Utah sure loves those Kirkland Signature diapers.

'Flash in the pan' doesn't mean a literal fire in a pan. But good guess.

The phrase used to describe a has-been reality star or trend originated on the battlefield.

Discover the meanings and origins behind 10 of the most popular bits of Generation Alpha slang, from “skibidi” to “rizz” (and everything in between).

You can’t buy me love, but one lucky Beatles fan can fork over a small fortune to own John Lennon’s beloved guitar.

A replica of the Denisovan finger bone discovered in 2010.

The Denisovans went extinct around 30,000 years ago. Scientists are just beginning to unravel their genetic legacy.

When it comes to eating poop, it's definitely ok to yuck your dog's yum.

There could be several reasons why your dog is eating poop—and several steps you can take to nip the behavior in the bud.

These dumplings are both fried and steamed, resulting in the perfect consistency. They also make a simple weeknight meal.

Drawing from Norse mythology, these classic Viking names are associated with strength, war, valor and lots of weaponry.

We have Shakespeare to thank for a whole bunch of words.

Shakespeare is often given credit with coining more than a thousand words. How many of them do you know?

Here's how to identify red and gray foxes, plus some helpful information about where the foxes live and what they eat.

The prime minister was no fan of his portrait.

Winston Churchill so hated Graham Sutherland’s likeness of him that he had it set on fire.

Which ones will you start using in conversation?

If you’ve ever needed a word for a piece of bread eaten just after a bath, or a term for an unpleasant choice between three options, you’re in luck.

Is Mercury retrograde really the reason you computer crashed? Here's what an expert has to say about it.

Mercury retrograde will make the planet appear to move backwards. No, that doesn’t mean your electronics or your relationships will fail.

The history of political dueling in the U.S. doesn’t end with Hamilton and Burr.

A researcher found a significant correlation between Bigfoot sightings and black bear populations.

Despite his many contributions to English literature, surprisingly little is known about William Shakespeare's life. Here’s what we do know about the celebrated actor, poet, and playwright.