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The West Khasi Hills in Meghalaya, India.

In the Indian Village of Kongthong, Babies Are Given Songs for Names

In the village of Kongthong in Meghalaya, India, mothers compose a unique song for their children that acts as their name.

You’re Grinding Your Coffee Too Finely—Science Says So

If you grind your coffee beans too finely, you may not be getting the most out of the product, according to one study.

Genealogy Basics: 8 Tips for Tracing Your Family Tree Online

There are tons of online genealogy sources at your fingertips—but the sheer amount of information might seem intimidating. Here's how to get started tracing your family tree.

Jacoby Ellsbury of the Boston Red Sox wields a bat with a ring in 2013.

What's That Round Thing on a Baseball Bat?

Major League players often warm up with a special ring on their bats. What is it, who invented it, and is it going to help your team win?

The Safest Way to Open a Can Without a Can Opener

You don’t have to be skilled with a sharp knife to learn how to open a can without a can opener. There's an easier (and safer) way.

When PEZ Sold a Candy-Shooting Gun to Kids

This candy-shooting gun from 1965 has to be one of the more questionable dispensers PEZ has ever produced.

Weather Advisory: It’s Raining Cicada Pee

If you plan on hiking where the Brood X cicadas have emerged this summer, bring an umbrella to block the cicada pee (or at least wear a hat).

Jailhouse Block: Liverpool Drug Dealer Shares Photo of Stilton Cheese, Promptly Gets Caught

“A delicately rich and creamy Stilton,” the label read. What it should’ve said was: “Carl Stewart is going to prison.”

Mads Mikkelsen attends the premiere of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story at Hollywood's Pantages Theatre on December 10, 2016.

7 Fascinating Facts About Mads Mikkelsen

The Danish actor best known for roles in 'Casino Royale' and 'Hannibal' was a former dancer. And it's pronounced 'Mass.'

Dogs like ice cream, but it's not a good idea to let them indulge.

Can Dogs Eat Ice Cream?

It can be tempting to give in to a pleading pup who's got eyes on your ice cream cone. But should you hand it over?

Watch a Time-Lapse Video of Brood X Cicadas Emerging

Brood X cicada shells are covering surfaces in many parts of the United States, and this creepy video shows how they got there.

30 Fascinating Facts About Farts

From the fart jokes penned by famous writers to the horrifying consequences of holding in your flatus to why toots smell worse in the shower, here's what you need to know about farts.

David Schwimmer and Jennifer Aniston in 'Friends.'

The Worst ‘Friends’ Episode of All Time, According to IMDb

A season 4 ‘Friends’ episode that involves revisiting Ross and Rachel’s will-they-or-won’t-they relationship didn't receive rave reviews from the show's biggest fans.

Rosary Beads Belonging to Mary, Queen of Scots Were Just Stolen As Part of a $1.4 Million Heist at Arundel Castle

Is the culprit Elizabeth I’s ghost, trying to make sure every last symbol of her cousin’s Catholic faith gets destroyed, once and for all?

Why Does the Sun Make Hair Lighter?

If you get natural blond highlights in the summer, your hair may be damaged by too much exposure to the sun.

Stay safe this summer by being aware of some common sunscreen myths.

Burn Notice: 6 Common Myths About Sunscreen, Debunked

Waterproof sunscreen doesn't exist. If you're shocked, you should check out some other pervasive misconceptions about staying sun-safe.

Admission into Mensa requires a formidable IQ test score.

A 2-Year-Old Has Just Become the Youngest American Member of Mensa

Los Angles toddler Kashe Quest is a full-fledged member of the renowned intellectual's society, which helps mentor young brainiacs via their gifted youth program.

This Chrome Extension Makes Cluttered Webpages Print-Friendly

A free Google Chrome extension called PrintFriendly is designed to make cluttered webpages clean and printable.

Why Are Lengthy Bureaucratic Processes Known As Red Tape?

Bureaucratic red tape is a tale as old as time. Or, to be a little more precise, roughly 400 years old.

98 Degrees at Madison Square Garden in 2000.

11 Surprising Celebrities Who Sang Over the End Credits of ’90s Disney Movies

Time to take a mental stroll through the ‘animated Disney movie’ section of your VHS collection. Sting will be there. So will 98 Degrees.

A birthday message for Anne Brontë written (and illustrated) by her sister Emily in 1841.

A Long-Lost Library of Emily Brontë Poetry and Other Literary Artifacts Is Hitting the Auction Block

The elusive Emily Brontë left precious few handwritten artifacts behind. One could fetch about $1.5 million.

A High Schooler Will Have Their Hannibal Fan Art Displayed at the U.S. Capitol

A high school student's 'Hannibal' fan art was selected as a winner of the Congressional Art Competition and will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol building.

The Best Way to Cook Hot Dogs at Home

After trying multiple methods, a recipe tester determined the best techniques for cooking perfect hot dogs at home.

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Murder at Full Moon: John Steinbeck Wrote a Werewolf Mystery That No One Wanted to Publish—Until Now

John Steinbeck's werewolf mystery book 'Murder at Full Moon' was rejected by publishers in 1930, but scholars and fans are now calling for the novel's publication.

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