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Janis Joplin didn’t have a long or prolific career. The freewheeling Texas blues-rock howler recorded just four albums between 1967 and 1970. But in that short time, she left an indelible mark on rock ’n’ roll history.
The figurative meaning of ‘spitting image’ couldn’t be clearer. The literal meaning depends on which linguist you ask.
Your iPhone’s weather alerts (and other emergency notifications) are trying to keep you safe, but there is a way to make them do it more quietly.
Polka dots are a major part of fashion, but that wasn't always the case. Here's the history behind the design—and why they're called polka dots in the first place.
If you've ever wondered what an old bandage tastes like, try some BeanBoozled jelly beans from Jelly Belly.
Edith Murway-Traina took up weight training at the age of 91 and can now deadlift more than some of the people reading this.
Park rangers make up just a fraction of the 22,000 people employed by U.S. National Parks. Here are some unexpected jobs offered by the service.
What does an epidemiologist do? Not the same thing as an immunologist or a virologist. Here’s how to keep them straight.
To see how far your dollar will get you in pizzerias around the country, check out these lists of the cheapest and most expensive cities for pizza.
Though it may be annoying, sudden muscle fatigue during exercise is nothing to worry about. It's a byproduct of the way your body uses energy.
Reaching a balance between saving money and paying off debt is a sign of healthy finances. Here are a few tips for getting there.
Smelling or touching the plants in the Poison Garden at the UK's Alnwick Castle could send you to the hospital.
From 'Superman Lives' to 'Beetlejuice Goes Hawaiian,' these are the greatest movies we'll (probably) never get to see.
The best children’s books of all time come from all over the world, from Ed Young’s ‘Seven Blind Mice’ to Ana María Machado’s ‘Niña Bonita.’
Residents of one of the most expensive small towns in America can spend just as much on real estate as city-dwellers.
Maria Andrejczyk earned her first-ever Olympic medal this summer after battling back from bone cancer. She immediately sold it in order to help an 8-month-old in need.
How long dogs need to be walked depends largely on their breed, size, and face shape. We're not kidding about that last part.
The life of Edgar Allan Poe, author of 'The Tell-Tale Heart' and other horror stories, was as strange as his fiction.
The ugliest animals ever, from the blobfish to the star-nosed mole, aren’t just hideous for no reason.
Hayao Miyazaki keeps coming out of retirement. His son (and fellow filmmaker) Gorō Miyazaki recently explained why.
If you want to get into the classics but aren't quite ready to crack open a book that was written centuries ago, these comic book versions should be far more accessible.
The Arctic walrus has traveled nearly 2500 miles for reasons unknown. Now he's capsizing boats. Locals still can't get enough of him.
Airbnb, which connects travelers with places to stay, started with a bunch of air mattresses and a dream.