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Martin Van Buren’s nickname wasn’t a compliment.

From the obscure (“American Fabius") to the sports-related (“Barry O'Bomber”), here are just a few of the most colorful presidential nicknames.

Elton John at the 92nd Annual Academy Awards.

On January 15, 2024, Elton John won his first Emmy—and officially became a new member of the EGOT winner's circle.

Wind Phones originated in Japan in the 2010, and have since spread around the world.

Who's Out There ? 1975 NASA Orson Welles Documentary on Aliens

In 1975, Welles provided narration for the short documentary 'Who’s Out There?,' which explored a range of theories and beliefs about alien life.

You should always tip in this situation.

The Pew Research Center polled thousands of U.S. residents to find out how often people actually tip for various services.

Sasquatch sightings have been reported in every state but Hawaii over the course of several centuries. In the process, a number of bizarre theories have been put forth to explain how the mysterious beasts came to be—and how they manage to evade us.

What’s the actual scientific difference between the birds we call 'doves' and those we label 'pigeons'? The answer might surprise you.

Dublin, Ireland 1960s in color [60fps,Remastered] w/sound design added

This historic footage of Dublin, Ireland, from the 1960s has been colorized and remastered in high definition.

Nabokov’s controversial 1955 novel, which was rejected by multiple American publishers, features multiple allusions to Edgar Allan Poe and references a real-life kidnapping.

(Left to right) Angela Merkel, Marlene Dietrich, and Beethoven.

From ‘Angela’ to ‘Wolfgang,’ these German names are commonly mispronounced by English speakers.

The British Museum's professional mousing staff answered to names like Black Jack and Poppet.

Being a professional mouser for the British Museum in the 20th century came with some competitive benefits.

All five answers to the questions below have something in common. Can you figure it out?

There’s a reason no one lives on Palmyra Atoll.

Some of these islands were never occupied by humans, but the majority have been abandoned.

Is calling something ‘military grade’ legit? Find out the truth behind this marketing strategy and how it's applied to products.

If you’ve heard enough about King Henry VIII’s many wives or the turbulent relationship between Princess Diana and King Charles III, consider these 10 lesser known royal love stories.

This simple cereal has a particularly intriguing backstory.

Not every great invention was created according to plan. From penicillin to breakfast cereal to popsicles, these everyday items were all invented entirely by accident.

John Carpenter on the set of 'Halloween' (1978).

From his 1978 classic “Halloween” to his love of video games, there’s a lot to appreciate about John Carpenter, but here are some other cool facts you might not have known about the storied director.

‘The Sopranos’ featured one of the most divisive series finales of all time—and various fan theories have only made it more complicated.

In a blow to lovers of gum with shockingly short flavor bursts, Fruit Stripe is set to bite the dust.

Sam's Club shoppers can now make a quick exit.

The warehouse club is eliminating the indignity of getting stopped at the exit.

Top 10 Decade Defining Dance Moves of the 1990s

From the Humpty Dance to the Macarena, these moves were mainstays of ’90s dance floors.

Fresh snow might look tasty, but just because it looks clean doesn’t mean it actually is.

These authors took matters into their own hands.

The road to the bestseller list started with a self-financed trip to the printing press for these famed authors.

The Internet Archive is the ultimate boredom-buster.

The Internet Archive goes beyond the Wayback Machine—it also hosts movies, arcade games, and more.

30 Unusual Presidential Nicknames—And How They Were Acquired

All 19 Members of the EGOT Winners' Circle (and 17 Almost-EGOTs)

How Wind Phones Are Helping People Connect With Lost Loved Ones

Watch Orson Welles Discuss Aliens In This NASA-Produced Documentary

This Interactive Survey Shows How Your Tipping Habits Compare to the Rest of America’s

10 Wild Bigfoot Conspiracy Theories

What’s the Difference Between Pigeons and Doves?

Stroll Through 1960s Dublin With This Remastered Video

12 Fascinating Facts about Vladimir Nabokov’s ‘Lolita’

20 German Names You’re Probably Mispronouncing

When Cats Took Over the British Museum

What’s the Kennection? #97

10 Uninhabited Islands—and the Reasons They’re Devoid of Humans

What Does ‘Military Grade’ Really Mean?

10 Lesser-Known Royal Love Stories

10 Incredible Things That Were Invented By Accident

10 Surprising Facts About John Carpenter

10 Bizarre ‘The Sopranos’ Fan Theories

RIP: Fruit Stripe Gum Is Being Discontinued After More Than 50 Years

Exit Strategy: Sam's Club Will Stop Checking Your Receipt at the Door

Watch These Dance Moves That Defined the ’90s

Is It Safe to Eat Snow?

8 Books You Didn’t Know Were Originally Self-Published

7 Fun Ways to Use the Internet Archive