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Can You Spot the Three Red Darts on This Image Full of Dartboards in Less Than 15 Seconds?

There are three red darts hiding in this dartboard hidden image puzzle. Can you spot them in under 15 seconds?

Wind Resistance: Do Charcoal Fart Pads Actually Work?

There are charcoal pads that purport to reduce the odor of a ripping toot, but does the flatulent science support it?

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The Best Way to Treat a Bee Sting

If you think you've been stung by a bee, you should act fast. Here's how to remove the bee stinger and treat the sting.

An illustration from the September 17, 1899 issue of Le Petit Journal depicting the events on the Medusa raft.

7 Historical Cases of Cannibalism

Desperate times call for desperate measures. And sometimes, when survival is at stake, that means human flesh is on the menu.

New York City Is Paying Tribute to Anthony Bourdain With a Pop-Up of His Now-Shuttered Les Halles Restaurant

In promotion of 'Roadrunner: A Film About Anthony Bourdain,' Les Halles, the brasserie where the chef launched his culinary career, will return as a pop-up for one weekend.

How to Keep Your Garden Hose From Kinking

The versatile garden hose is invaluable for outdoor chores—so long as it works. Here's how to stop it from getting twisted.

The 15 Most Expensive Cars in 2021

Even if you have millions of dollars to spend, you may have trouble getting your hands on one of 2021's most expensive cars.

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Cookie vs. Biscuit: What's the Difference?

The UK has biscuits and the U.S. has cookies, but the difference between the two baked goods comes down to more than language.

Actual Milwaukee Brewer Robin Yount wearing his own uniform during a home game in the 1970s.

The Time the Kansas City Royals Had to Wear the Milwaukee Brewers’ Jerseys… In a Game Against the Brewers

When in Rome, do as the Romans do. And when (your jerseys are stolen) in Milwaukee, wear what Milwaukee wears.

N.C. Wyeth's The Duel was recovered from a Beverly Hills, California pawn shop in 2014, thanks to the FBI's National Stolen Art File database.

How the FBI's National Stolen Art File Reunites Lost Works With Their Rightful Owners

Works by Monet, Warhol, and Dalí; Super Bowl rings; Stradivarius violins; and 1930s comic books are just some of the items you'll find in the FBI's National Stolen Art File, a public database of more than 5500 missing items of cultural value.

93 Names Have Been Retired For Atlantic Hurricanes and Tropical Storms—Is Yours One of Them?

The list of retired hurricane names includes some easy ones, like Katrina and Sandy—but also Beulah, Bob, and Klaus.

Why Does Grass Make Us Itch?

The inviting green stuff is supposed to bring us closer to nature. Instead, grass creates a stinging, itchy sensation. What gives?

Why Do Dogs Steal Your Spot on the Couch as Soon as You Get Up?

Dogs that rush to fill the space on the sofa may be doing it because they love you, or because they want to be top dog. Here's how to tell the difference.

Are Magazines Recyclable?

The glossy pages of most catalogues and magazines can be recycled along with the rest of your paper products.

Airbnb Wants You to Spend a Year Living Anywhere in the World You’d Like—for Free

Winners of Airbnb's Live Anywhere contest will get to spend one year traveling the world, with free lodging courtesy of the vacation rental site.

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11 Fast Facts About Amtrak

Fifty years ago, Congress consolidated all of America's passenger train service into one entity: Amtrak. Here are a few facts about the nationwide rail network.

Those wooden utensils in the corner are eyeing this situation nervously.

How a Wooden Spoon Prevents Your Pot of Water From Boiling Over, According to Science

Pasta water is notorious for frothing up and over the sides of your pot. Here’s why a wooden spoon helps prevent that.

Sir David Attenborough attends the launch of the London Wildlife Trust's new flagship nature reserve Woodberry Wetlands on April 30, 2016 in London.

11 Amazing Facts About Sir David Attenborough

As if he wasn't already revered for being the world's best-known naturalist, Sir David Attenborough also gave us Monty Python.

Why, yes, those are the Backstreet Boys.

11 Unexpected Celebrities Who Guest-Starred on PBS’s Arthur

The Backstreet Boys all got the anthropomorphic animated treatment, as did John Lewis and Joan Rivers.

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11 Old Words and Phrases for Depression

From black-dog to wiffle-woffles, here are some words and phrases that have been used to describe depression over the ages.

I scream, you scream, we all scream for sunscreen.

Sunscreen vs. Sunblock: What’s the Difference?

Sunblock and sunscreen aren’t the same thing, but the lines get pretty blurred on product labels these days.

11 Times Sylvester Stallone Said He Was Done Playing Rocky Balboa

On the eve of 'Rocky IV' in 1985, the actor said, "Oh, this is it for Rocky." That was four Rockys ago.

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11 Over-the-Top Theme Restaurants

From Mars 2112 to Planet Hollywood, here are 11 novelty restaurants that really committed to their themes.

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When Mousercise Brought Aerobics to the Disney Channel

'Mousercise' encouraged kids to get off the couch and get moving, even though Mickey Mouse sometimes had trouble keeping up.

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