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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.

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.

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

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At the end of her life, Eva Perón was suffering from painful cancer and displaying erratic behavior, and her lobotomy may have been a way to treat both problems.

Based on employment, insurance, and cost-of-living data, these are the American cities with the most stressed-out residents in each state.

Just a couple of Subway employees making dessert.

While certain Subway bread types are healthier than others, the sugar content pushes them all toward the “dessert” end of the spectrum.

Bill Murray gets slimed in Ghostbusters (1984).

Slimer from ‘Ghostbusters’ began our decades-long obsession with green goo—get in on the action with this easy DIY slime recipe.

Robert Englund as A Nightmare on Elm Street's Freddy Krueger.

The axe used by Jack Nicholson in 1980's 'The Shining' recently sold for $209,000. A crew member originally took it home so he could chop wood with it.

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Southern England's New Forest National Park is filled with trees covered in centuries-old carvings, including symbols meant to ward off evil spirits.

Dolly Parton has a new line of holiday home goods.

The popular singer and songwriter is offering cookie baking kits, aprons, and a gingerbread house shaped like the log cabin she grew up in.

From important deadlines to common mistakes, here's what you need to know to make sure your vote gets counted in 2020.

Adrienne King in Friday the 13th (1980).

The site is actually a real Boy Scouts camp in Hardwick, New Jersey, and organizers are allowing for a socially-distanced touring schedule—in the dark.

Emmanuelle Charpentier and Jennifer A. Doudna have been awarded 2020's Nobel Prize in Chemistry, making them the first women to jointly receive the prize.

MDs and DOs are both reputable health care providers. The difference is one of philosophy.

Some people are confused by the DO designation for health care providers, but it's not really so unusual.

People in Victorian London were amazed by a stage effect perfected by John Henry Pepper that had them seeing a ghost.

In the mid-1800s, John Henry Pepper was a superstar in science demonstrations. Then he helped usher in a dramatic special effect that left Victorian London awestruck.

If 2500 people use the voter registration tools on Samuel L. Jackson's HeadCount page, the actor will teach you how to swear in 15 different languages.

A baby Hemingway tottered through the halls of this idyllic edifice.

The museum is a tribute to Ernest Hemingway’s legacy in Oak Park, Illinois, and a reflection of the salon culture of his era.

If you have your heart set on owning a home, you might want to consider moving to West Virginia or Mississippi.

Who wouldn't be screaming in this situation?

Our ancestors may have predisposed us to fear spiders, insects, and other many-legged creatures, but there's a lot more to it.

Sarah Edmondson in a scene from The Vow (2020).

The HBO docuseries 'The Vow' offers an in-depth exploration of NXIVM, the multi-level marketing scheme-cum-sex cult that has been making headlines for the past several years.

If you're looking for a spooky way to celebrate the season, order this Ghostbusters-inspired off-menu item from Starbucks.

Sometimes bad jokes can be for a good cause.

How far would you go for a cheap joke? One guy cycled 69 miles a day for over a month. But he had reasons beyond a punchline.

These are the Netflix original movies and television shows people are streaming all around the world.

Based on IMDb ratings, these are the best and worst film's of nine Oscar-winning directors in Hollywood.

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

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

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

The Story Behind Eva Perón’s Secret Lobotomy

Map Shows the Most Stressed-Out Cities in America

Ireland's Supreme Court Rules That Subway's Bread Is Too Sugary to Be Called 'Bread'

Learn How to Make Your Own Ghostbusters Slime

8 Iconic Horror Movie Props That Sold For Scary Amounts of Money

England's New Forest National Park Shares Digital Library of Centuries-Old 'Witch's Marks' Tree Etchings

Dolly Parton Has Partnered With Williams Sonoma to Launch a Line of Holiday-Themed Home Goods

13 Burning Mail-In Ballot Questions, Answered

Take a Chilling Stroll Through the Real Camp Crystal Lake From Friday the 13th

Emmanuelle Charpentier and Jennifer A. Doudna Receive Nobel Prize in Chemistry for CRISPR Gene Editing Tool

MD vs. DO: What Is the Difference?

How 'Pepper's Ghost' Became the Toast of Victorian London

Samuel L. Jackson Wants to Teach You to Swear in 15 Different Languages

The Ernest Hemingway Birthplace Museum in Illinois Might Shut Down Forever—Here’s How to Help Save It

Here's How Much Money You Need to Earn in Each State to Afford a Home

Why Are Humans Afraid of Bugs?

10 Facts About NXIVM and The Vow, HBO's True Crime Docuseries

There’s a Ghostbusters Frappuccino on Starbucks’s Secret Menu—Here’s How to Order One

A Man Cycled More Than 2500 Miles From Poo Poo Point, Washington, to Pee Pee Creek, Ohio

Every Country's Favorite Netflix Original, Mapped

The Best and Worst Movies of 9 Oscar-Winning Directors