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The Quadrantid Meteor Shower Is Coming in 2020—Here’s How to See It

Ringing in the new year with next weekend’s fiery sky show is worth an early-morning wake-up call.

This Rescue Kitten Looks Like Baby Yoda, and the Internet Has Fallen In Love

A North Carolina rescue kitten that bears a striking resemblance to Baby Yoda has taken the internet by storm.

The Reason Why Airplane Seats Are Blue

Blue might be a soothing color, but there are a few other reasons so many airlines opt for the shade when selecting their seat fabric.

Resolved to Read More? Try This Simple Hack

Your social media addiction could actually be the key to making a serious dent in your 2020 reading list.

You Can Now Stay in a Stranger Things-Themed Airbnb in Missouri

You don't have to find your way to Hawkins, Indiana, to experience the Upside Down. You can rent it for as little as $49 per night in St. Louis.

Can Birds Control Their Bladders and Bowels?

Birds take care of their bodily functions a little differently than we humans do—and sometimes seem to use them as a weapon for attacking enemies.

A 16th-Century Shipwreck Was Discovered Under the Center of Stockholm

The likely remnants of the 'Samson' were discovered this year under a Stockholm park, where it's believed to have been hidden for hundreds of years.

Al Pacino stars in The Godfather Part II (1974).

12 Surprising Facts About 'The Godfather Part II'

'The Godfather Part II' has been hailed by critics, filmmakers, and audiences as one of the greatest movies ever made—yet it almost didn't get made at all.

11 of the Best Podcasts of the Decade

Podcasts came into their own and ushered in a new (old) era of entertainment during the 2010s. We select 11 of the best.

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The Reason Why Airplanes Make You Gassy and How to Prevent It

Being an airplane passenger can mean feeling a bit pressurized even after stepping off. Here's why and here's what you can do to lessen the symptoms.

A North Carolina Couple Mistakes Their Robot Vacuum for an Intruder, Calls 911

Christmas was less than relaxing for the Milam household when a noisy robot vacuum was mistaken as an intruder.

14 Incredible Scientific Discoveries of the Decade

From the origins of our species to clues about the future of the universe, scientific discoveries achieved in the last decade transformed our understanding of our world. Here are 14 of the most momentous.

King Slayers in America: The 17th-Century Regicides Who Went on the Lam in Colonial New England

After the Restoration, the regicides Edward Whalley and William Goffe fled to New England, where colonial officials helped them evade the long arm of the Crown.

Oscar Isaac stars in Joel and Ethan Coen's Inside Llewyn Davis (2013).

The 20 Best Movies of the 2010s

From legendary auteurs like Martin Scorsese to newcomers like Barry Jenkins, moviemakers found new ways to amuse, shock, and thrill us over the past decade—making it a very good time to be a cinephile.

Making a Buck: How Do Dollar Stores Make Any Money?

Getting grocery and convenience store items for $1 may seem like a good deal, but dollar stores use some tricky practices to keep profits high.

100 Things We Learned in 2019

From findings about space and parasites to new discoveries in math and ancient civilizations, 2019 was a big year.

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Take an Unsettling Trip to Amsterdam’s Torture Museum

From the inquisition chair to the heretic's fork, the artifacts on display at the Torture Museum in Amsterdam are hard to look at.

The Fascinating Reason Why There Are 100 Folds in a Chef's Hat

The number of folds aren't purely decorative. They're part of a tradition that dates back to the late 18th and early 19th centuries.

The Real Reason Bartenders Rinse Already Clean Beer Glasses Before Using Them

Luckily for all of us, especially during flu season, bartenders aren’t counting on glass rinsers for a thorough clean.

The 10 Most Intriguing True Crime Stories of the Decade

The 2010s saw true crime come to the forefront of popular culture thanks to podcasts, books, and binge-worthy docuseries. These 10 cases prove it beyond a reasonable doubt.

Want to Stick to Your New Year’s Resolution? Start Now

No matter what New Year’s resolution idea you have in mind for 2020, a practice round can help you achieve it.

The Reason So Many Prices End in .99

It’s a clever trick that retailers use to make consumers think items cost less than they actually do.

How Did Casper the Friendly Ghost Die?

The genial ghost has been trying to make friends with the living since 1945. But did he once walk among them as a real boy?

The World’s Oldest Christmas Carol Is One You’ve Probably Never Heard Of

The Catholic Church chose its first Christmas song before it even chose a day to celebrate the holiday on.

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