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I scream, you scream, we all scream for … horse flesh ice cream? Okay, so maybe “we all" don’t. But some people do. A lot of people, in fact. Lobster, foie gras, and ghost pepper, too.

Jennifer M Wood




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You may know an ice cream headache by one of its other names: brain freeze, a cold-stimulus headache, or sphenopalatine ganglioneuralgia ("nerve pain of the sphenopalatine ganglion"). But no matter what you call it, it hurts like hell.

Matt Soniak
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In the early 1980s, nerds were mainly perceived as guys who wore pocket protectors and had tape on their glasses. Then 'Revenge of the Nerds' came along.

Garin Pirnia
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You know the tune, but did you know that the Mister Softee ice cream truck jingle has a title ("Mister Softee Jingle and Chimes")—and lyrics?

Jason English


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A hot and humid day can have a dramatic effect on both your comfort and your health. As millions of people around the world can attest to right now.

Dennis Mersereau






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The buzzy board game has been a childhood favorite for decades. It also inspired a real-life operation that has helped thousands of people.

Jake Rossen
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Here's what Airbnb hosts had to share about their experiences, from guest horror stories to the lifelong friendships they formed.

Michele Debczak