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Whether you experience pain with a vaccine shot may depend on what type you're getting.

Why Do Some Vaccines Hurt More Than Others?

Some shots can barely be felt while others feel like you've been punched in the arm. Is it technique, the vaccine, or something else?

How to Vote in Person Safely During the Coronavirus Pandemic

How safe is voting in person at your local polling place this Election Day? About as safe as running an errand to the grocery store.

The 10 Most Visited National Parks in 2019

From Acadia in Maine to Zion National Park in Utah, these were the most-visited national parks in the U.S. in 2019.

Engineering Student Builds Giant Slip 'N Side in an Effort to Break a World Record

It took engineering student Jeff Roper less than 11 seconds to clear the massive, DIY Slip 'n Slide he built near his grandparents' home.

Jeremy Strong and Sacha Baron Cohen in The Trial of the Chicago 7 (2020).

10 Fascinating Facts About the Chicago Seven

The 1968 Democratic National Convention was marred by protests and five days and nights of violent confrontations between police and protestors. Though many people were arrested, none were as infamous as the Chicago Seven.

This year's first place finisher is a young zebrafish photographed from above.

See the Big Winners of Nikon’s Microscopic Photo Competition

Snail tongues and nylon stockings are surprisingly beautiful. Fruit bat skeletons, on the other hand? Terrifying.

Lost Your Wedding Ring? A Global Network of Metal Detectorists Can Help You Find It

If you lost your wedding ring, a metal detectorist in The Ring Finders's vast, global network might be able to help.

The flag for the United States Space Force.

7 Facts About the United States Space Force

On December 20, 2019, Donald Trump signed the 2020 National Defense Authorization Act, creating a sixth branch of the U.S. military: The United States Space Force.

Who can remember to cancel their free trial anyway?

Netflix Has Ended Its 30-Day Free Trials in the U.S.

Gone are the days when you could fly through a few seasons of ‘Stranger Things’ and then cancel your free trial.

Police In Wareham, Massachusetts Beg Residents to Stop Calling In About a Sunfish

Throughout Monday, calls poured in about a large, awkward-looking fish floundering off the coast of Wareham, Massachusetts.

Machu Picchu Reopened for One Japanese Tourist Who Had Been Stranded in Peru for Seven Months

Jesse Katayama was determined to see the famed 15th-century Inca fortress that's been closed due to coronavirus, so he did yoga and taught boxing to pass the time until he was allowed to enter.

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Score one of these VPN services and save an additional 40 percent when you use code OCTSALE40 today only.

Debbie Reynolds, Kimberly J. Brown, Emily Roeske, and Joey Zimmerman in Halloweentown (1998).

15 Facts About Halloweentown

For Disney Channel Original Movie fans, spooky season can only mean one thing: It’s time to watch 'Halloweentown.'

Study Finds Slow-Blinking at Your Cat Could Improve Your Communication

You can’t exactly spell out “I love you” via blinking, but it could help you send positive vibes to your precious pet.

Buffalo Bill's House From The Silence of the Lambs Is Up for Sale

The Pennsylvania farmhouse that served as serial killer Buffalo Bill's home in 'The Silence of the Lambs' has hit the market.

Wildfires have reached historic proportions this year.

What Exactly Is a Gigafire?

The August Complex fire ravaging California is being called a "gigafire," and it's every bit as imposing and destructive as the name implies.

Apple AirPods, or a tiny gadget from a stormtrooper uniform?

The Surprising Link Between Star Wars' Stormtroopers and Apple's Earbuds

Apple’s sleek white earbuds look suspiciously similar to Star Wars' stormtrooper uniforms—and it’s not a coincidence.

McDonald’s Chicken McNuggets Come In Just Four Shapes—Here’s Why

McDonald's Chicken McNuggets don't resemble any part of an actual chicken, but their shapes aren't random.

Canceling your gym membership can be a hassle.

How to Cancel Your Gym Membership Without Breaking a Sweat

Gym contracts can be difficult to walk away from. If you're looking to switch facilities or just don't feel comfortable going in light of the pandemic, these tips may help.

There's a good chance his parents have dimples, too.

Why Do Some People Have Dimples?

Genetics probably play a part in dimple formation, and so does a muscle called the “zygomaticus major.”

In Scandinavia, there's always time for a cup of coffee.

The 25 Countries That Drink the Most Coffee in the World

Finland is the ultimate champion at staying caffeinated, but its Scandinavian neighbors put up some impressive numbers, too.

Here’s the Best Way to Answer the Dreaded “Tell Me About Yourself” Question During a Job Interview

Hearing "tell me about yourself" is an intimidating way to start a job interview, but there is a right way to answer the question.

The Empire State Building had less competition in 1945.

See What New York City Looked Like in the 1940s With This Interactive Street Map

You won’t find a Starbucks on any street corner, but you will find giant billboards around Times Square.

We have a difficult time catching our own typing mistakes.

The Reason It's So Hard to Spot Your Own Typos

Errors in writing aren't easy to detect when you're proofreading your own work. The problem is your brain.

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