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"Sweepers" clear the ice after Yuzuru Hanyu's short program at the 2018 Winter Olympics in PyeongChang, South Korea.

Japan’s Yuzuru Hanyu probably has enough plush Winnie the Poohs to open a store. But he’s not the only skater who gets stuffed animals—here’s why.

Ice Bridge under the American Falls at Niagara, New York, circa 1883.

Before the Niagara Falls Ice Bridge Disaster of 1912, tourists gathered on the frozen water beneath the falls each winter.

Los Angeles Rams and Cincinnati Bengals helmets set up at the Super Bowl Experience the week before the game.

If you think it’s weird that this year’s Super Bowl is set for the day before Valentine’s Day, you’re right. Here’s what happened.

Save yourself the frustration of trying to find a ‘Cancel’ option in the Spotify app—there isn’t one.

New video evidence shows that orcas are capable of hunting and killing blue whales—the largest animals on Earth.

Operators at the switchboard of the Magneto Exchange of the National Telephone Company.

Thanks to developments in science and technology, you can't add jobs like slubber doffers and night soil men to your resume these days.

Trans-Siberian train bending between Ulaanbaatar and Beijing

For an experience that's more about the journey than the destination, consider booking one of the longest continuous train rides on Earth.

Cary Elwes and Robin Wright in The Princess Bride (1987).

You might think ‘The Princess Bride’ is the ultimate comfort movie. According to one computer program, you couldn’t be more wrong.

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Before Bob Saget was cast as the patriarch in 'Full House,' actor John Posey played Danny Tanner in the sitcom's unaired pilot. See how the two performances compare.

The wheels attached to “tag axles” or “lift axles” on a dump truck aren’t spare tires—and they don’t always float above the road.

Getting your beloved a teddy bear for Valentine’s Day is a classic move—Build-A-Bear can help you take it to the next level.

Yes, President William Howard Taft had a little trouble while taking a bath. No, it's probably not the story you're thinking about.

History classes haven't done a great job of ridding these popular presidential myths from the American consciousness.

Nothing says love like a gift that will wilt and die in a few days.

The tradition of handing out roses that will die in a few days to express everlasting love is the result of 19th-century flower theory, class status, and good old commerce.

Taylor Swift at the New York premiere of her short film "All Too Well" in 2021.

How to Cross Over From Country Music Princess to Pop Music Queen in 10 Years or Less (Taylor’s Version).

The Club capitalized on America's obsession with safety and security.

The affordable anti-theft device popular in the 1990s locked onto steering wheels and was said to prevent thieves from driving away. The problem? It sometimes prevented actual owners from doing the same.

Elmer and Lima, two gay penguins who coupled up last fall, are now proud foster parents of a healthy baby chick.

An 1875 illustration by artist Jules David.

The time period that inspired HBO’s ‘The Gilded Age’ was opulent—but its golden veneer masked something less glamorous.

When dropping hints about gifts to your Valentine, mention these pet-safe flowers to consider and toxic species to avoid.

Yes, there are world records for lightning.

The most metal of all weather events occurred in 2020, when a lightning bolt lit up the sky for nearly 500 miles.

Recycling razor blades isn't as easy as throwing them in the recycling bin, but that doesn't mean you should treat them like trash.

The spy thriller 'The 355' gets its title from a Culper Spy Ring agent known only as “355.” Who was she?

Maame Biney will represent Team USA in the 2022 Olympic Games.

Here are 10 trailblazing Black athletes who, despite the odds, made history at the Winter Olympic Games.

'Garfield' daily strips can go for $500 to $700, while a Sunday strip can set you back up to $3000, depending on whether Garfield is or is not eating lasagna.

Back in the day, you might have encountered someone with a bridge to sell you.

From fake relics to fake princesses to medical fraud involving goat testicles, history is rife with con jobs that managed to fool unsuspecting marks.

Why Do People Throw Stuffed Animals at Figure Skaters?

See Historical Photos of Tourists Gathering on the Ice Bridge Beneath Niagara Falls

The Super Bowl Is a Week Late This Year—Here’s Why

Here’s How to Cancel Your Spotify Premium Subscription

For the First Time Ever, Scientists Witnessed—and Recorded—Orcas Stalking and Killing a Blue Whale

23 Obsolete (Or Nearly Obsolete) Jobs

The Longest Continuous Train Rides on Earth

The 20 Most—And 20 Least—Stressful Romance Movies, According to AI

Watch Bob Saget and John Posey Play Danny Tanner in Two Versions of the Full House Pilot

Why Do Some Trucks Have an Extra Set of Wheels?

Build-A-Bear’s ‘After Dark’ Collection Puts an Adult Spin on the Classic Valentine’s Day Teddy Bear

From George Washington's Teeth to Taft's Bathtub Drama: 6 Presidential Myths, Debunked

Why Do We Give Red Roses for Valentine's Day?

New York University Is Currently Offering a Taylor Swift Course

When the Club Frustrated Car Thieves and Drivers Alike

A Same-Sex Penguin Couple Recently Welcomed a Chick at a New York Zoo

How Did ‘The Gilded Age’ Get Its Name?

Pet-Safe (and Toxic) Flowers to Be Aware of This Valentine's Day

A Massive, 477-Mile Long Lightning Bolt Just Obliterated All Previous Records

How to Safely Recycle Old Razor Blades

Agent 355: The American Revolution’s Most Mysterious Female Spy

10 Trailblazing Black Athletes Who Made Winter Olympics History

Original Garfield Art by Jim Davis Is Up for Auction

21 of the Wildest Cons in History