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Who cut the cheese? Hard to say in a cabin this packed.

Yes, People Fart More on Planes—Here’s Why

There’s a scientific explanation for why folks fart more on airplanes, but it doesn’t make it any less aggravating.

Instacart is combating out-of-stock annoyances two steps at a time.

Instacart Is Using AI to Track Down Out-of-Stock Items

If you’ve ever been frustrated by an incomplete Instacart order, a new update could make life easier.

Guthman 2025's 3rd Place Winner: Dinosaur Choir: Adult Corythosaurus

What Did Dinosaurs Sound Like? This 3D-Printed Fossil Instrument Gives You an Idea

Did dinosaurs really roar? Artists Courtney Brow and Cezary Gajewski challenge this idea with 3D-printed skulls that bring prehistoric sounds to life.

The 10 States Most Likely to Survive an Alien Invasion

Did your state make the list of state most likely to endure an extraterrestrial encounter?

Behold! The World’s Largest Beaver Dam

It's twice the length of the Hoover Dam, but it was only discovered with the help of satellite imagery.

9 Bizarre Things People Found Inside Their Walls

From valuable paintings to dirty underwear, there’s no telling what could be lurking behind the sheetrock.

Harrison Ford in ‘Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom.’

Is the Film a Prequel, Sequel, or Remake?

See if you can correctly identify the status of these popular movies.

Why Are Some Towns Called “Bedroom Communities”?

These planned communities became popular in the U.S. after World War II.

7 Historical Figures You Probably Didn’t Know Were Spies

What do Julia Child, Paul Revere, and Harriet Tubman all have in common? Each played a crucial role in the clandestine world of espionage and intelligence.

21 Alternative Words for ‘Fool’ (And Their Origins)

Show your friends you’re no oaf this April 1 with these 21 foolishly fun synonyms.

12 Cultural Shifts Sparked By the 1975 Digital Revolution

Life looks a lot different than it did in 1975, and that’s largely thanks to the digital revolution that took place 50 years ago.

5 of the Most Incredible Hugo Award-Winning Novels Written by Women

Discover some of the most gripping books written by women to receive the coveted Hugo Award, including classics from Ursula K. Le Guin and others.

How Do Cats Purr?

We know cats purr for a variety of reasons. But the actual mechanics of how they make their signature sound remains unclear.

1985 Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream commercial.

7 of the Most Bizarre Discontinued Ben & Jerry’s Flavors

Some discontinued Ben & Jerry’s ice cream flavors, like Black & Tan and Duff & D’oh! Nuts, have joined their kin in the Flavor Graveyard.

The Story Behind the World’s Oldest (Pet) Ham

It’s 123 years old. Oh, and it’s still edible.

What’s the Kennection? #160

All five answers to the questions below have something in common. Can you figure it out?

How Does Duty-Free Work?

Let’s take a look at a few of the rules regarding duties and declarations, and see what's up with the duty-free shop.

How to Clean Your Cast Iron Skillet the Right Way

Cast iron cookware can last for decades—unless you screw up.

10 Fascinating Facts About Ravens

Edgar Allan Poe knew what he was doing when he chose the raven to croak “nevermore” in his famous poem.

They‘re cute but also unlikely to survive in the wilderness.

Dachshund Refuses to Come Home After Surviving on a Wild Island for Over a Year

A miniature dachshund named Valerie has defied the odds, evading capture and surviving in the wild for over a year.

If yours doesn't have a star or a flag, you might need to pay the DMV a visit soon.

REAL IDs: Everything You Need to Know Before the Deadline

The REAL ID program is finally being enforced. Here's how it could affect you.

10 Viral Vietnamese Slang Terms

The Vietnamese word ‘cột sống’ technically means “spine”—but to the country’s Gen Zers, it’s slang for something else entirely.

The UK is stricter about its bottled water than the U.S., as it were.

Why Can’t You Buy Dasani Bottled Water in the UK?

Dasani bottled water was poised to take the UK market by storm, but shortly after it was released in 2004, Coca-Cola yanked it off shelves. Discover the real reasons why here.

Another Universe Commercial, Magic the Gathering, Buzz Burbank Voiceover

8 of the Most Valuable ‘Magic: The Gathering’ Cards

‘Magic: The Gathering’ cards can get extremely pricey among collectors, but certain versions—like the 1993 Black Lotus card—could still be worth a lot of money to this day.

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