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How Lizzie Borden Spent Her Life After Being Acquitted
Lizzie Borden may have been acquitted of the August 4, 1892 double-murder of her father and stepmother, but she quickly learned that not everyone was willing to let her off the hook.
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These Chain Restaurant Menu Items Contain a Day's Worth of Calories
If you want to keep your meal in the triple-digit calorie range, avoid these gut-busting items at popular chain restaurants.
12 Amazing Dogs to Remember on National Dog Day
Dogs can do some pretty amazing things. Just look at your own, who comes when you call, sits when you say so, and knows enough to only chew up your last-season footwear. History is filled with tales of highly accomplished canines.
15 Jokes From the World's Oldest Jokebook
The oldest recorded joke—a lowbrow Sumerian quip stating "Something which has never occurred since time immemorial; a young woman did not fart in her husband's lap"—dates back to 1900 BCE, eking out a pharaoh wisecrack from Ancient Egypt by a solid three
15 Scientific Ways to Relax for National Relaxation Day
Today is National Relaxation Day, so you have a great excuse to take it easy. Here’s how science can help you have the most laid-back day of the year.
A Rediscovered John Steinbeck Story About a Chef and His Cat Has Been Published in English for the First Time
The ‘Ratatouille’-esque story is about a French chef who seeks a Michelin star with the help of his taste-testing cat Apollo.
13 Spicy Facts About Mustard
Mustard may have truly come alive for Americans in the early 20th century when it was introduced to the hot dog, but its history is even longer and spicier than you might have guessed.
If Beer and Bread Use Almost the Exact Same Ingredients, Why Isn't Bread Alcoholic?
Have you ever smelled a rising loaf of bread or, better yet, smelled the air underneath dough that has been covered while rising? It smells really boozy.
Europe's Heat Wave Is Melting Billions of Tons of Ice in Greenland
In a single day, Greenland lost 11 billion tons of ice to historic temperatures fueled by global warming.
Siri—and the Humans Behind Her—Might Have Heard Some of Your Most Private Moments
Siri hears “Hey Siri” by accident fairly often, and Apple contractors listen to some of those recordings.
The CDC Warns That Just Touching Contaminated Pig Ear Dog Treats Can Make Humans Sick
The popular dehydrated dog treat has been linked to a Salmonella outbreak in 33 states. Here's why you shouldn't even be touching one.
Shelter Dogs Are Being Trained to Protect Wildlife—by Sniffing Poop
With their amazing sense of smell and boundless energy, some shelter dogs are the perfect candidates for tracking and protecting endangered species.
10 Things You Might Not Have Known About Pearl Harbor
Pearl Harbor's contributions to world history didn’t begin—or end—on December 7, 1941. From epic rock concerts to astronaut visits, the storied lagoon has seen quite a lot.
Starbucks Is Giving Away Free Cold Brew Coffee Today—No Purchase Required
Today, August 2, Starbucks is giving away free shots of its Nitro cold brew coffee to anyone who asks for it.
Yes, You Can Wash and Reuse Ziploc Bags—Sometimes
If you want to save money and reduce waste, you can wash and reuse Ziploc bags in some cases. But there are some general rules you should follow.
10 Illuminating Online Courses You Can Take in August
From mastering mindfulness to making macarons, there’s an online class on this list for every type of student.
Honey Bees Can Get STDs, Too
Bees, like many animals, are polyandrous—meaning females partner with multiple mates. And they might need their own PSAs about the dangers of sexually transmitted diseases.
8 Surprising Facts About Jane Austen
More than 200 years after her death, English novelist Jane Austen continues to be celebrated for her sharp, biting prose on love's various entanglements.
Only 1 in 5 People Got a Perfect Score on the Stroop Effect Test—Can You?
At an early age, we are taught the basics, colors being one of them. However, a new challenge may test your color knowledge …
You Can Read D.B. Weiss and David Benioff’s Game of Thrones Finale Script Online
'Game of Thrones' fans can now read the script for the series' final episode, 'The Iron Throne,' in its entirety online.
Reality Bites: A Humongous Tick That Chases Its Prey Has Been Found in the Netherlands
The non-native species doesn't wait for stationary hosts. It actively pursues them, scuttling over the ground to secure a blood meal.
How Long Should a 'No Spoilers' Rule for Movie and TV Shows Last? A New Survey Found Out
Sometimes a "no spoilers" mandate for new movies and TV shows seems to go on forever. But a new survey hopes to put things in perspective.
5 Facts About Larry the Cat, the UK’s Chief Mouser
According to 10 Downing Street, Larry "spends his days greeting guests to the house, inspecting security defenses, and testing antique furniture for napping quality."
Iceland to Unveil a Plaque Dedicated to Okjökull, the First Glacier Killed By Climate Change
June 2019 was the hottest month on record, and the demise of an Icelandic glacier is a telltale sign of what may come in the next decades.