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The meaning of your fever dream is probably just this: You have a fever.
How is language evolving on the Internet? In this series on internet linguistics, Gretchen McCulloch breaks down the latest innovations in online communication.
All five answers to the questions below have something in common. Can you figure it out?
White and black pepper both start as berries from the same plant.
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In Paris, what’s beneath the sidewalks is as exciting as the monuments that tower above them.
Dark rides like Space Mountain are a lot less magical in full lighting.
Nothing ruins the joy of watching backyard wildlife like the sudden thunk of a bird smashing into your window.
The specifics of each EMS job vary by state—but the job titles aren’t interchangeable.
The most famous film about the mafia was made with the help of the mafia—but they had demands.
The short riddle is written in what appears to be plain English, but the longer you stare at it the more confounding it becomes.
Why does the winner of the Indianapolis 500 drink milk afterward? Find out more as we run down nine facts about the greatest spectacle in racing.
Though Stanley Kubrick's 1980 classic 'The Shining' is widely considered one of the best Stephen King adaptations, the bestselling author himself isn't a fan.
Right-sided steering wheels on USPS trucks make delivering mail easier, but they also present safety concerns.