If you frequented movie theaters in the 1990s, you may remember the funky, galactic carpets that were once ubiquitous. It turns out their design served a practical (and disgusting) purpose.

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Bette Greene’s 1973 debut novel, about a 12-year-old Jewish girl in rural Arkansas who befriends a German prisoner of war in the early 1940s, was embraced by critics and readers alike, and it’s still a mainstay on school reading lists.
'Make it stretch' and 'share the meat' campaigns didn't work on beef-obsessed consumers, who turned to illicit lamb chops to satisfy their hunger.
According to animal behavior science, cats don't just swat at things because they're lovable little jerks.
Here are 15 quotes celebrating summer vibes from famous musicians, writers, artists, scientists, and more.
In this rare clip from 1970, three Titanic survivors tell their stories from that fateful night in April 1912.
Crabs, be warned: Sticking to the coast may not keep you safe from the pharyngeal jaws of a snowflake moray eel.
There's a good reason you won't find mirrors above the sinks in most bathrooms in Disney World and Disneyland.
Over the past 50 years, brothers Ron and Russell Mael—a.k.a. musical duo Sparks—have been on the forefront of popular music trends, from glam rock to power pop to electronic music to new wave and beyond. Now they're the subject of Edgar Wright's first doc
There are three red darts hiding in this dartboard hidden image puzzle. Can you spot them in under 15 seconds?
There are charcoal pads that purport to reduce the odor of a ripping toot, but does the flatulent science support it?
If you think you've been stung by a bee, you should act fast. Here's how to remove the bee stinger and treat the sting.
Desperate times call for desperate measures. And sometimes, when survival is at stake, that means human flesh is on the menu.
The versatile garden hose is invaluable for outdoor chores—so long as it works. Here's how to stop it from getting twisted.
Even if you have millions of dollars to spend, you may have trouble getting your hands on one of 2021's most expensive cars.
The UK has biscuits and the U.S. has cookies, but the difference between the two baked goods comes down to more than language.
When in Rome, do as the Romans do. And when (your jerseys are stolen) in Milwaukee, wear what Milwaukee wears.
Works by Monet, Warhol, and Dalí; Super Bowl rings; Stradivarius violins; and 1930s comic books are just some of the items you'll find in the FBI's National Stolen Art File, a public database of more than 5500 missing items of cultural value.
The list of retired hurricane names includes some easy ones, like Katrina and Sandy—but also Beulah, Bob, and Klaus.
The inviting green stuff is supposed to bring us closer to nature. Instead, grass creates a stinging, itchy sensation. What gives?
Dogs that rush to fill the space on the sofa may be doing it because they love you, or because they want to be top dog. Here's how to tell the difference.
The glossy pages of most catalogues and magazines can be recycled along with the rest of your paper products.
Fifty years ago, Congress consolidated all of America's passenger train service into one entity: Amtrak. Here are a few facts about the nationwide rail network.
Pasta water is notorious for frothing up and over the sides of your pot. Here’s why a wooden spoon helps prevent that.