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The Stouffer's mac and cheese dispenser appears destined for college dorm rooms everywhere.

Stouffer's Has Invented a Mac and Cheese Dispenser for National Mac and Cheese Day

The popular frozen dinner brand claims to have constructed a mac and cheese tap that can serve the gooey side dish on demand.

It's beginning to sound a lot like Christmas ... in July.

Radio Stations Around the World Are Attempting to Cheer Up Listeners With Christmas Music

In an attempt to provide listeners with some holiday comfort, several radio stations are playing their classic Christmas programming early this year.

Daisy Edgar-Jones and Paul Mescal in Hulu's Normal People.

10 Fascinating Facts About Normal People

'Normal People'—author Sally Rooney's novel-to-Hulu hit series—follows the love story of Irish teenagers Marianne (Daisy Edgar-Jones) and Connell (Paul Mescal), who begin a secret tryst that evolves into a four-year love affair.

The Maestro: 10 Facts About Ennio Morricone

When famed composer Ennio Morricone passed away on July 6, 2020, he left behind a body of work that eclipses the idea of “productivity” itself. In addition to composing thousands of hours of music for hundreds of movies, he created several indelible momen

When the Moon hits your eye like half a pizza pie, that's a quarter moon.

July's Last Quarter Moon Is Coming This Weekend

The last (or third) quarter moon is named for the moon phase it’s in—not how much of the moon is visible.

10 Fierce Facts About Bella Abzug

“Larger than life” sums up Bella Abzug. The New York-based Democratic congresswoman gained 1970s notoriety with her big hats and bold feminist voice.

This woman is going to make a quick stop at Whole Foods' bakery section before book club.

Why Does Altitude Affect Baking?

Don’t blame yourself for those bone-dry brownies you made in Aspen—blame the air pressure (or lack thereof).

9 Delicious Uses for Sourdough Starter Discard

Discard your sourdough starter discard with these creative and unusual—but always delicious—recipes.

12 Facts About Avatar: The Last Airbender

The mature-for-kids action cartoon 'Avatar: The Last Airbender' has become the hit of the summer, thanks to Netflix. But we have Nickelodeon to thank for its creation ... a full 15 years ago.

Compost is delicious trash salad for your soil.

Vermont Just Banned Residents From Throwing Food Scraps in the Trash

The state has expanded its trash pick-up services to accommodate the new policy, but many residents are already composting pros.

The EatOkra App Makes It Easy to Find—and Support—Black-Owned Restaurants in Your Neighborhood

EatOkra is an easy-to-use directory of Black-owned businesses in places like Chicago, New York, and other cities across the U.S.

NASA's Curiosity rover captured this sunset at Mars' Gale crater in 2015.

NASA Scientist Simulates What Sunsets Would Look Like on Venus, Mars, and Beyond

NASA scientist Geronimo Villanueva built a tool that models the colorful, alien sunsets of planets like Mars, Uranus, and Venus.

Gene editing techniques like CRISPR are upending thousands of years of wine-making tradition.

How Gene Editing is Changing the Future of Wine—and Making it Less Likely to Give You a Hangover

Scientists are making ancient French grape vines less susceptible to diseases—and less likely to cause hangovers—through gene editing.

Meet Ice Cream Scientist Dr. Maya Warren

Dr. Maya Warren spoke with us about how she turned her passion for ice cream and food science into one of the coolest jobs ever.

The Santa Cruz town elders probably would've been alarmed by the audience's enthusiasm for Big Jay McNeely in 1953.

The Racist Origins of Santa Cruz, California's Rock ‘n’ Roll Ban of 1956

Police officers were horrified when they saw teenagers exhibiting “highly suggestive, stimulating, and tantalizing motions” at a rock ‘n’ roll concert. But how much of a role did race play in their outrage?

Eau de Space: Former NASA Scientist’s New Perfume Smells Out of This World

It’s not Chanel No. 5, but it is the closest you can get to finding out what space smells like without going there.

Fiona the Hippo Is Now on Cameo

Fiona the Hippo is the Cincinnati Zoo's most famous resident, and now she's starring in personalized video messages on Cameo.

Do Politicians Need a Musician's Permission to Play One of Their Songs at a Campaign Event?

Plenty of musicians complain when a political candidate uses their work as part of a campaign event. How did they manage to play it in the first place?

Interactive Map of the U.S. Shows COVID-19 Hot Spots in Real Time

Check out this interactive map of the U.S. to see if the state you're in is currently at high risk for COVID-19 spread.

10 Fascinating Facts About Fleabag

In just two short seasons, British sitcom 'Fleabag'—created by and starring Phoebe Waller-Bridge—has made a lasting mark on television.

Princess Anne's aversion to handshakes isn't personal—it's logical.

The Reason Princess Anne Doesn’t Shake Hands With the Public

It’s technically a tradition, but many royal family members have dropped the practice (including Queen Elizabeth II).

The French Quarter in New Orleans makes for a fabulous vacation spot, but Louisiana can be stressful for full-time residents.

The 10 Most—and 10 Least—Stressed-Out States in America

The study analyzed 41 possible causes of stress across four categories: work, money, family, and health and safety.

The Worst Drivers In America Live in These 15 States

If you're planning a road trip, you might want to avoid states on this list of places with the worst drivers in the U.S.

You never have to search for your missing socks again.

Does the Dryer Eat Your Socks? Use This Simple Laundry Hack to Solve the Problem

Socks have a habit of disappearing on laundry day. Here's how to make sure they remain inseparable.

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