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An osprey flies while carrying a fish in its talons.

11 Facts About Ospreys

Ospreys were once threatened by hunting and pesticides, but these birds of prey made a dramatic comeback.

The World's Favorite Book Genres, Mapped

From horror to romance, these are the popular genres book lovers are searching for in different countries around the world.

It's a lot easier to own a Toyger than a tiger.

The 10 Most Expensive Cat Breeds in the World

You could purchase a few dozen tiger cubs for the price of a single Ashera cat. (Please do not do that.)

The Millau Viaduct during a cycling race in 2012.

Meet the Millau Viaduct: The Tallest Bridge in the World

At about 1.5 miles long, France’s Millau Viaduct is far from the world’s longest bridge—but it is the tallest.

Leaves of the Conophytum bilobum succulent.

Your Plant Addiction Is Fueling a Succulent Poaching Crisis

Rare succulents native to California and South Africa are being poached to meet soaring demand from houseplant collectors.

A Rocket Booster Is About to Hit the Moon, But No One Is Sure Where It Came From

The booster is set to collide with the moon in days, but no one seems to be taking responsibility for it.

Remembering Sandy Allen, the Tallest Woman in the World

As a teenager, Sandy Allen was already over 7 feet tall—an impressive and unusual stature that would define her for the rest of her life.

The World's 10 Best Beaches, According to Tripadvisor

If you're already dreaming of your first summer getaway of the year, this list of the best beach destinations around the world may give you some inspiration.

Charlize Theron and Tom Hardy star in Mad Max: Fury Road (2015).

10 Surprising Facts About Mad Max: Fury Road

Nearly 40 years after introducing audiences to Max Rockatansky, director George Miller resurrected his dystopian series and created one of the most emotional action movies ever made with 'Mad Max: Fury Road.'

America's 10 Tallest and Shortest Presidents

The average height of the U.S. presidents is 5 feet 10 inches, but there have been plenty of outliers in American history.

Gotta pee but don't have a bathroom handy? Try dancing.

Why Do Some People "Dance" When They Have to Pee?

Busting out your best dance floor moves when you have to pee may actually prevent you from soiling yourself.

The Game Genie became a thorn in Nintendo's side.

Cheaters Always Win: When the Game Genie Made Beating Nintendo Games Easy

In 1990, a new third-party device for the Nintendo Entertainment System promised players invincibility, unlimited ammo, and other perks for practically any game they owned. It was not a wish Nintendo planned on granting.

You Can Now See How Many One-Star Uber Ratings You’ve Received—If You Dare

No, Uber still won’t tell you which driver awarded you a one-star rating (or what you did to deserve it).

Researchers removing pterosaur skeleton from the beach.

Largest Pterosaur of Its Era Discovered on Scotland's Isle of Skye

The pterosaur fossil discovered on Scotland's Isle of Skye shows that flying reptiles grew to great sizes more quickly than previously believed.

A trap-jaw ant queen, prepared to smell like dessert if she's murdered.

Surprise! Some Ants Smell Like Chocolate

Trap-jaw ants have more tricks up their figurative sleeves than just trap jaws. And odorous house ants aren’t called that for nothing.

Does Breathing Into a Paper Bag While Hyperventilating Actually Help?

The next time someone hands you a paper bag to breathe into during a panic attack, you’ll know what to do—or what not to do.

Current and former Chipotle employees let us in on a few of the chain's secrets.

12 Secrets of Chipotle Employees

Staffers at the Mexican-style food giant talk chain-mail work attire, stolen orders, and why 'soup burritos' are the worst.

Why LEGO Pieces Have Been Washing Up on English Beaches for 25 Years

In 1997, 4.8 million LEGO pieces—many of which were nautical-themed—fell off a cargo ship. They're still turning up on beaches 25 years later.

Take a Sneak Peek Inside "Harry Potter: The Exhibition" at Philadelphia's Franklin Institute

At the Franklin Institute’s Harry Potter exhibition, you can pot Mandrakes, brew potions, visit the Forbidden Forest, and much more.

Don't Forget to Celebrate 2/22/22 This 'Twosday'

The last week of February is packed with palindromes, the most anticipated of which is 2/22/22, or "Twosday."

The Reason So Many Charities Ask for $19 Per Month

The number may seem random, but there's a clever reason why so many charity commercials list $19 a month as the default donation amount.

Pennsylvania state capitol building in Harrisburg.

What’s the Difference Between a State and a Commonwealth?

Virginia, Pennsylvania, Kentucky, and Massachusetts are technically commonwealths, not states. Here's the meaning behind the term.

How to Type Spanish Accents and Letters

Whether you type on a Windows or Mac computer, you can add accents to Spanish letters with a few easy shortcuts.

Paul Sorvino perfects Mama Scorsese's sauce and meatballs in Goodfellas (1990).

Learn How to Make Martin Scorsese’s Mom’s Sauce and Meatballs, As Seen in 'Goodfellas'

You can recreate the sauce from the prison scene in 'Goodfellas' at home (though we don't recommend slicing your garlic with a razor blade).

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