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9 Fascinating Facts About Urine

You might think that urine is just bodily waste—but you would be wrong. It's been used in cleansers, medicine, and infertility treatments for centuries.

Grocery stores don't like to let in natural light.

The Reason You Rarely See Windows in Grocery Stores

Supermarkets don't let in much—if any—natural light. It's another example of how retailers mess with your mind.

Coffee goes stale quickly when not stored properly.

What Is the Best Way to Store Coffee?

Proper coffee storage is important, but sticking your coffee grounds or beans in the freezer may be doing more harm than good.

Clara Barton photographed by Charles R. B. Claflin in 1865.

The Library of Congress Needs Your Help Transcribing Clara Barton's Diaries, Correspondences, and Other Rarely Seen Papers

Who was Clara Barton, really? Transcribing her personal documents can help shed light on a complex question.

Does the UV Protection in Sunglasses Really Expire?

Shades that block harmful UV rays don't have an expiration date, but that doesn't mean they remain as effective as the day you bought them.

Kristen Bell and William Jackson Harper in NBC's The Good Place.

The 20 Most Unforgettable TV Kisses, Based on YouTube Views

The best TV couples sometimes take years to get together, so it’s no wonder fans love to revisit their most romantic moments.

10 Facts About V.C. Andrews's Flowers in the Attic

'Flowers in the Attic,' V.C. Andrews's debut novel, was a Gothic gateway for many a young romance reader. And the numerous reviews that deemed the incestuous plot scandalous and shocking only enticed readers more.

Colorful T-shirts were made possible by iron-on transfers in the 1970s.

A Wrinkle-Free History of Iron-On Transfers for T-Shirts

The colorful, fun, and sometimes lurid decals were all the rage in the 1960s and 1970s. They also gave kids a chance to play with a hot iron.

A British Couple Is Raffling Off Their Calabrian Beach House in Italy—and Tickets Are Just $35 Apiece

Beach houses for sale in Italy don’t normally go for $35. Or come fully furnished and renovated. Or benefit a local charity.

Scarlett Johansson and Florence Pugh in Black Widow (2021).

Every Upcoming Marvel Movie Release Date for 2021 and Beyond

The superhero franchise went dark for 2020 but is set to come back in a big way, with immortals, multiverses, and more Groot.

Alabama white sauce might look like ranch dressing, but it certainly doesn't taste like ranch dressing.

The Delectable History of Alabama White Barbecue Sauce

Though it may look like ranch, Alabama white sauce bears little flavor resemblance to the salad dressing—and we have former railway worker Big Bob Gibson to thank for the convention-busting, and often overlooked, white sauce.

HBO Max’s Friends Reunion Special Finally Has a Release Date—And Some Exciting Guest Stars

HBO Max’s ‘Friends’ reunion special features all the original cast members, plus Lady Gaga, Kit Harington, and some other surprise guests.

The Parsonage Garden at Nuenen or Spring Garden by Vincent van Gogh, stolen from the Singer Laren museum in March 2020.

Interpol’s New App Allows Anyone to Help Track Down Stolen Art

The next time you come across a portrait stolen from Boston's Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, you can alert Interpol without making a single phone call.

Dogs Can Donate Blood to Save the Lives of Their Fellow Canines, Too

Signing up your dog to donate blood is easy—and it could potentially save the lives of up to four other pets.

You're Probably Not Cleaning Your Coffee Maker Enough

If your coffee maker is brewing bitter coffee or isn't working properly, try cleaning it with vinegar.

Kurt Cobain during a Nirvana performance at the 1992 MTV Video Music Awards.

For Sale: A Few Strands of Kurt Cobain’s Hair

When the Nirvana frontman got his hair cut by a friend in 1989, she didn’t throw all the hair scraps away.

The cast of 'The Challenge: All Stars' (2021) are ready to compete.

20 Behind-the-Scenes Facts About MTV’s The Challenge

After 36 seasons, MTV's 'The Challenge' is a reality television institution: No television show has pitted more former, current, or future TV stars against one another.

Science Shows Cats Love Even Imaginary Boxes

Breaking new cat research proves that a cat will settle in on a square drawn on the floor. Why? Because it's a cat.

Glamorous Carole Lombard on the cover of Photoplay.

11 Retro Celebrity Magazines

Celebrities fade in and out of fashion, and so do the magazines that cover them. Here are 11 retro celebrity magazines that covered classic movie, music, radio, and television stars.

Frasier Never Left Boston, According to Dark Fan Theory

According to this 'Frasier' fan theory, Frasier Crane imagines the events of his spinoff show while passed out outside Cheers bar.

11 of the Most Intense Spicy Food Challenges From Around the World

From dive bars to food festivals, these are the destinations around the world where competitive eaters can feel the heat.

Monster Mash Cereal Features Count Chocula, Yummy Mummy, and More in One Box

General Mills's classic monster cereals—Count Chocula, Franken Berry, and Boo Berry—as well as discontinued favorites Fruit Brute and Yummy Mummy will be sold together in one "Monster Mash" box for the line's 50th anniversary.

American doctor and epidemiologist Jonas Salk, who developed the first vaccine against poliomyelitis, looks on as a colleague gives the injection to a woman.

11 Vaccine Pioneers You Should Know

From eradicating smallpox to battling the COVID-19 pandemic, these vaccine pioneers have helped make colossal strides in public health.

A fox near the Chernobyl power plant in 2017.

Chernobyl May Not Be Habitable for Humans for Another 24,000 Years, But Wildlife Is Thriving

Rare animal species in Chernobyl, from lynxes to wild horses, seem to be weathering all that radiation relatively well.

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