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These gentle giants are famous for a good reason.

Flemish giant rabbits can weigh 15 pounds on average (but often get even larger). Here are other facts you should know about these special creatures.

The capital of the Buckeye State blends its quirky personality with an impressive political pedigree.

Your refrigerator’s drip pan is hidden out of sight, but that doesn’t mean you should neglect it.

We're 30 seconds closer to theoretical nuclear annihilation than the last time it was reset in 2020.

Spotting the elusive Waldo is an exercise in patience and frustration, even for the most eagle-eyed fans.

Consult the USPS's handy service standards map to make sure your loved one's birthday card gets there on time.

If you stick your rent check in the mail on June 27, will it reach your landlord across town before the end of the month? There’s a handy map to tell you.

2023 American Women Quarter featuring pilot Bessie Coleman.

The first coin in the U.S. Mint's 2023 American Women Quarters Program features Bessie Coleman, the pilot who broke barriers a century ago.

A lorry by any other name would carry as much cargo.

It wasn’t inspired by a beast of burden named Laurie, if that’s what you assumed.

Renaissance man Gordon Parks made an indelible mark on nearly every art form in midcentury America, from photography to filmmaking.

Fortune cookies have a surprising history.

From their surprising origin to the unique recipe, fortune cookies have a rich and fascinating history worth exploring.

Green burial options are kinder to the environment.

You drive an electric vehicle. You recycle. You're a vegetarian. Do your final wishes reflect your eco-friendly lifestyle?

Oil fields like the one above were at the center of the Teapot Dome Scandal in the 1920s.

A century ago, the Teapot Dome scandal was the Watergate of its time.

'Breaking Bad' stars Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul.

Though Walter White commits his most heinous crimes in the later seasons of 'Breaking Bad', Bryan Cranston said he was most shaken up by a moment from season 2.

Iodized salt helped curb a thyroid concern in the '20s.

It could prevent you from developing a goiter, for one thing.

Language is a continual process of evolution, but these words—from pea to sherry—changed thanks to outright mistakes.

The larger-than-life icon has inspired two new Funko Pop! figurines.

Dolly Parton fans now have their choice of two Funko Pop! figures modeled after the country music star.

Eyebrows are the Swiss Army knife of the human face.

AriZona iced tea is holding the line on price.

AriZona's enormous vats of iced tea are cheaper than pure water. What kind of sorcery is this?

Looking for great customer service? Check out these Costco locations.

In addition to hot dogs and rotisserie chicken, Costco is famous for its customer service.

If you find yourself at a royal breakfast table, make sure you follow proper pastry protocol.

The Hope Diamond is beautiful—and some also believe it's cursed.

From chairs and cars to mummies and creepy paintings, these supposedly cursed things are said to bring death, doom, or just plain old bad luck upon anyone within reach.