The seafood giant promised patrons as much shrimp as they could eat. It turns out they could eat a lot.

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Buddy the Elf tops his spaghetti with syrup, marshmallows, and Pop-Tarts. You can, too.
James Joyce once famously declared, “The demand that I make of my reader is that he should devote his whole life to reading my works.“ After 28 years, members of a Venice, California-based book club have come pretty close.
Now’s a good time—so good, so good, so good—to dig into the rich history of Neil Diamond's iconic tune.
The neon orange comfort food now comes in a plant-based version.
From ‘Friends’ and ‘The Golden Girls’ to ‘Harry Potter’ and 'Star Wars,’ the best pop culture Christmas ornaments can work for every kind of fandom.
The tradition of giving misbehaving children lumps of coal predates the Santa Claus we know and love today.
From James Baldwin to Gertrude Stein and beyond, literature’s most celebrated authors have faced stinging and ruthless rejections.
These animals are elusive, and much about them remains mysterious—but here are a few things we do know.
Looking to save more? Even if you missed Black Friday and Cyber Monday, you can still take advantage of the best Amazon Cyber Week deals going strong from Breville, Fitbit, and other top brands.
Hundreds of strays roam a historic site. The NPS says they're a health hazard. Cat lovers disagree.
The Vindolanda tablets tell us a lot about life in early Roman Britain.
Here's how to get a national forest Christmas tree permit.
Considering how familiar we all are with the human body—since we all have one—there is a surprising number of enduring myths about it.
Whether they like books or word games, there's something on this list for the logophile in your life.
Don't worry: It's not because sirens hurt dogs’ sensitive ears.
There are only so many ways to say “it’s cold outside,” which is why it’s time to supplement your vocabulary with these vintage words and phrases related to winter.
If you’re looking for something to wrap besides presents this holiday season, consider making these squash and leek dumplings.
Enter your tree size and shape and your decorating preferences, and this online calculator will do the rest.
The literal meaning of ‘sic’ is ‘so’ or ‘thus.’ But the way writers use it is a little more nuanced.
The meaning of the “wait for green” traffic sign is less redundant than it seems.