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It’s time to play Tune Twist, where we translate the lyrics of popular songs into multiple languages and then back into English. Can you figure out what the song is, or who performed it?
Why Do We Say “Right as Rain”?
Where did this curious expression come from, and what’s so right about rain, anyway?
11 People Whose Names Became Adjectives
From David Lynch to Queen Elizabeth I, these folks achieved a type of lexical immortality when their names became adjectives.
The Word Definitions Each Country Looks Up the Most, Mapped
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These coffee-flavored marshmallows kick the classic recipe up a notch.
Rutherford B. Hayes, National Hero of Paraguay
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12 Facts About Tuberculosis, the Victorian “Robber of Youth”
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Can You Guess the Oscar-Winning Song Based on the Lyrics?
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Where Did the Saying ‘Stick Out Like a Sore Thumb’ Come From?
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5 of Abraham Lincoln’s Favorite Foods
The 16th president loved nutritious snacks—and he was also a big fan of bacon.
Martin Van Buren Had a Really Nice Toilet
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10 Word Pairs That Sound Like Opposites But Aren’t
Flammable vs. inflammable? Regardless vs. irregardless? Here are the linguistic explanations for 10 pairs of false antonyms.
Presidents Day vs. President’s Day vs. Presidents’ Day: Which One Is It?
The apostrophe in Presidents Day—or President's Day or Presidents's Day—is all over the place ... or nowhere to be found at all.
The Top 10 Destinations for Solo Travel in 2025
This list of 2025’s best solo travel spots features destinations like Spain, Egypt, and New Zealand.
You’re Probably Brushing Your Teeth All Wrong
It’s easy to make these common mistakes when you're brushing your teeth, but here’s how to do it the right way.
How ‘Monopoly’ Helped Defend The Free World
For some soldiers confined in German POW camps during World War II, ‘Monopoly’ was so much more than just a board game.
Bessie Coleman, the Black Cherokee Woman Pilot Who Made Aviation History
No aviation schools in America would teach Bessie Coleman how to fly in the 1920s. So, she sailed to France and became the first African American and the first Native American woman to earn a pilot's license.
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All five answers to the questions below have something in common. Can you figure it out?
The Politician Who Sued God
In the world of politics, nobody is safe from a well-executed smear campaign.
5 Tips for Safely Walking Your Dog in Winter
These cold weather walking tips for dogs can help you keep your pet safe, plus how to tell when it's too cold to walk your dog outside.
The Real Reason You Should Keep Washing Your Car Every Winter
Skipping this part of your winter car maintenance routine could spell big problems come spring. Discover the benefits of winter car washes, plus how often to do it.
Reuters Created a Cozy Video Game to Explain Why People Love Relaxing Play
What better way to learn about cozy games than by playing one?
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Here’s a snapshot of 1975 in film, from blockbusters like ‘Jaws’ to hidden gems like ‘Night Moves.’