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An image of the March equinox taken by the GOES-13 satellite in 2013.

Solstice vs. Equinox: What’s the Difference?

‘Vernal equinox’ isn’t just the technical term for the first day of spring, and 'summer solstice’ means something beyond ‘first day of summer.’

Jeremy Strong and Brian Cox go head-to-head in HBO's Succession.

10 Surprising Facts About HBO's Succession

Audiences and critics have been captivated by the deeply dysfunctional—and bleakly hilarious—antics of the Roy family on HBO's hit series 'Succession.'

You Can Now Make Ted Lasso’s Famous Shortbread Biscuits at Home

Ted Lasso would be thrilled for you to borrow his shortbread cookie recipe for your own "Biscuits With the Boss."

A McDonald's spoon led to a minor scandal in the late 1970s.

Sniffing Around the History of the McDonald's 'Cocaine Spoon'

When you hear people say the Coke tastes better at McDonald's, this probably isn't what they had in mind.

Kenner's Misguided Alien Toy Line of 1979

After 'Star Wars,' toy company Kenner thought they had another sci-fi hit with 'Alien.' No one seemed to consider the problem of selling toys for a film that could have gotten an X rating.

The Smart Reason There Are Black Lines on Basketballs

Those black lines do more than give a basketball its distinctive look—they actually make the sport easier to play.

Dakota Johnson and Jamie Dornan in Fifty Shades of Grey (2015).

10 of the Most Disappointing Book-to-Movie Adaptations in Recent Years

The ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ movie wasn’t quite as satisfying as the scenes readers had imagined in their own heads.

Prince William, Duke of Cambridge; Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex; Meghan, Duchess of Sussex; and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge at Westminster Abbey in 2018.

100 Fascinating Facts About the British Royal Family

The British royal family has a history of intrigue and scandal—and at least one royal shoe breaker-inner.

5 Ways to Support the Asian American and Pacific Islander Community

Anti-Asian hate crimes spiked by almost 150 percent last year. Here’s how to combat racism and support the Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) community.

Laurie Davidson and Francesca Hayward star in Cats (2019), a.k.a. The Worst Movie of the 2010s.

It’s Official: Cats Is the Worst Movie of the 2010s

'Cats' gave viewers a lot to hate when it came out in 2019. Now, the movie musical has been named the worst film of the 2010s.

Tinder is about to get a lot more personal.

Tinder Will Now Let You Swipe Right on a Background Check

Online dating service Tinder is planning to introduce an option that will let you browse a potential match's criminal record before meeting up.

Watch Albert Einstein Explain His Theory of Relativity in Historic Footage

In this historic footage, you can watch Albert Einstein describe the scientific equation that made him famous.

10 Facts About MTV's 'The Real World'

MTV's 'The Real World,' which premiered in 1992, set the template for several successful reality TV franchises that followed, from 'Survivor' to 'The Bachelor.'

7 German Words That Perfectly Describe Life During the COVID-19 Pandemic

From 'nose sweater' to 'face condom,' here are some of the colorful terms Germans are coining to talk about life during the COVID-19 pandemic.

This metaphor doesn't mean what you think it means.

Where Does the Term 'Pushing the Envelope' Come From?

Anyone exceeding established boundaries of business, art, or safety is said to be 'pushing the envelope.' Why?

The 10 Most Popular Dog Breeds in America

Americans loved their dogs more than ever in 2020, and the AKC has released a list of which breeds were most popular.

5 Fast Facts About the Arapaima, Florida’s Latest Potential Invasive Species

The arapaima, or ‘pirarucu’ in Brazil, is a predatory freshwater fish that breathes air, eats practically anything, and sports a bullet-proof vest.

"The Wheels on the Bus" doesn't cover this.

The Clever Reason Behind Those Black Lines on the Sides of School Buses

Yellow school buses look extra eye-catching with black detailing, but the stripes aren’t just for design.

The Quest for the North Pole, Episode 9: The North Pole Today

Global warming is changing the Arctic—and explorers of the past would barely recognize its green tundra, diminished glaciers, and ice-free seas. Our final episode looks at the North Pole’s many legacies.

Can Bird Poop Damage Cars?

Bird droppings on cars are not only unsightly, they're actually little chemical attacks that can seriously damage the paint finish.

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The Rambling Oscar Speech That Inspired the Academy to Set Time Limits

Greer Garson's record-setting Oscar acceptance speech in 1943 is believed to be the catalyst for time caps in future ceremonies.

Not even the star power of Daniel Craig could save The Golden Compass (2007).

15 Movies That Bankrupted Their Studios

From 'It's a Wonderful Life' to 'Battlefield Earth,' these box office turkeys proved that it can take just one major flop to send a studio down the dreaded path of bankruptcy.

Vincent van Gogh painted Olive Trees in 1889 perhaps without realizing it contained a dead grasshopper.

The Reason a Grasshopper Wound Up Stuck in Vincent van Gogh's Painting Olive Trees

The 1889 painting of the olive groves outside an asylum Van Gogh was staying in has been hiding a secret for years—a dead grasshopper stuck in the paint.

A Walrus Was Spotted In Ireland for the Very First Time After Falling Asleep on an Iceberg

A 5-year-old girl and her dad were the first people to see the walrus when it made a rare appearance on Ireland's shores.

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