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8 Surprising Facts About Tom Hiddleston

Acclaimed actor Tom Hiddleston is best known for his role as Loki in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but some people say his best performance is as a horse.

The Most Distinctive Business Jargon Used in Each State

From ‘make hay’ to ‘peel the onion,’ here are the phrases each state’s corporate community just can’t quit.

These kings and queens held the throne for decades.

25 of the Longest-Reigning Monarchs in History

Heavy is the head that wears the crown—and no one wore that headpiece longer than the men and women on this list.

Franz Kafka thinking about burning all his works.

Hundreds of Franz Kafka’s Private Letters, Sketches, and Other Papers Have Been Digitized

Franz Kafka wanted every last personal document burned after his death. Instead, they’re on the internet.

Streaming may not be the money-saving choice you think it is.

Small Screen, Big Money: How Streaming Might Be Costing You More Than Cable—and What You Can Do to Cut the Price Down

The cost of must-have streaming services is beginning to surpass traditional cable bills. Here's why, and how to stop it.

The Best Way to Fix a Broken Zipper

If your zipper is stuck or coming off track, you can fix it easily using items you likely already have at home.

51 Must-Visit National Park Properties Across America

From Acadia to Zion, these are the best U.S. national park properties in all 50 states plus Washington, D.C.

Shopping for used furniture can get you a great deal, but there are some things to watch out for.

5 Tips for Buying Used Furniture

Supply shortages have made shopping for new decor more challenging. Here's how to grab a good used furniture deal.

Animal-inspired jewelry at the American Museum of Natural History.

7 Pieces of Animal-Inspired Jewelry From the American Museum of Natural History's Halls of Gems and Minerals

When the Allison and Roberto Mignone Halls of Gems and Minerals reopen at the American Museum of Natural History on June 12, they will feature a new exhibit of animal-inspired jewelry.

An illustration of what Australotitan cooperensis may have looked like.

Meet 'Cooper,' a Recently Discovered Sauropod Believed to Be Australia’s Largest Dinosaur Species

Sauropod dinosaurs are known for their impressive size—and Australia’s newly discovered species doesn’t disappoint.

The Largest Round Pizza Ever Made Was as Wide as 1.5 Baseball Fields

The world's largest round pizza—dubbed "Ottavia"—stretched more than 130 feet across and covered 13,580 square feet.

Tom Hardy stars in Mad Max: Fury Road (2015).

The 30 Greatest Action Movies of All Time

The action movie genre is packed with plenty of masterpieces, but these 30 films are our absolute favorites.

The National Archives is calling upon citizens to make World War I photographs searchable online.

You Can Help the National Archives Keep a Photographic Record of World War I

The National Archives needs citizens to help make its collection of WWI photographs and historical documents searchable.

Flipping the pages of a book may trigger ASMR in some people.

22 Fascinating Facts About ASMR

Here's what you need to know about the brain-tingling phenomenon ASMR, or Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response.

Bare feet and driving don't always go together.

Is It Illegal to Drive Barefoot?

Going for a summer drive while barefoot can be tempting, but is it safe and legal? Here's the answer.

How to Clean LEGO Bricks, According to LEGO

If your kids are playing with LEGO pieces every day, those bricks are probably due for a deep clean.

This man has never gotten a vaccine for the common cold. He's being a bit dramatic about it.

Why Isn't There a Vaccine for the Common Cold?

Science has done some incredible things, but finding a cure for the leaky sniffles has proven elusive.

Could a Zombie Survive On a Diet of Human Brains?

Would a diet heavy on human brains provide a zombie with everything it needs to survive, nutrition-wise?

In Guatemala, Chef David Garciá Uses an Erupting Volcano As His Pizza Oven

At Pizza Pacaya in Guatemala, customers can order a pizza pie cooked with lava from an erupting volcano.

The 10 Most Stressed Out States in America

According to data from Twitter users, the most stressed out people in the country live in these 10 states.

Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson in The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It (2021).

13 Facts About The Haunting True Story Behind The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It

'The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It' is the third entry in this frightening film series to dive into the case files of Ed and Lorraine Warren.

Cracks on your tongue can be a peculiar sight.

Why Your Tongue Has Cracks on It

The fissures may make your tongue look like cracked pavement and can trap food particles. But are they dangerous?

Sorry, But Your Freshly Washed Undies Are Full of Bacteria

Even after they come out of the washing machine, your pairs of underwear are still teeming with potentially harmful bacteria like 'E. coli.'

Your iPhone does a lot when you're not looking—Low Power Mode makes it do less.

What Does Your iPhone’s Low Power Mode Really Do?

Sure, you know it’s a great way to save the battery on your iPhone, but do you know how it actually works?

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