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LEGO Is Hosting a Free Fake Flower Arrangement Workshop for Valentine’s Day
If every plant you touch dies, LEGO’s online flower arrangement workshop may be more your speed.
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30 of the Best Sports Movies of All Time, According To Rotten Tomatoes
Classics like ‘Rocky’ and ‘Raging Bull’ top the list, but there are some other sports movies that you really don’t want to miss.
Tune Twist Quiz #28
It’s time to play Tune Twist, where we translate the lyrics of popular songs into multiple languages and then back into English. Can you figure out what the song is, or who performed it?
How Do Octopuses Poop?
The funnel they use to get around serves a dual purpose.
10 Nautical Terms You Might Be Mispronouncing
From 'bowline' to 'topgallant,' these nautical terms don't sound how they look.
To Pre or Not to Pre: The Reason We Add ‘Pre’ Before So Many Words
The prefix ‘pre-’ often seems redundant—but it’s actually working hard to serve its purpose.
33 Fun Facts About ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’
On the genre-busting television show Buffy the Vampire Slayer, the heroine saved the world a lot over the course of seven seasons—and now, a sequel series may be coming to Hulu.
Rats Are Thriving in Cities Thanks to Climate Change
Rising temperatures mean more opportunities for rats to forage—and breed.
9 Fascinating Facts About ‘Witness’
Roger Ebert loved Peter Weir’s film, calling it “an electrifying and poignant love story” and “a thriller ... Alfred Hitchcock would have been proud to make.” ‘Witness’ turns 40 this year; here’s what you should know.
Why Did the Super Bowl Move From January to February?
The big game used to be a January staple. Now it’s in February, and it may not be done moving yet.
This Baked Brie Dip With Hot Honey and Plums Is a Classy Addition to Any Party
Looking for a simple crowd-pleaser? Try this baked brie dip from the Institute of Culinary Education.
London Zoo Welcomes 33 Endangered Froglets That Emerged From Their Fathers’ Mouths
The Southern Darwin’s frog is unique in the amphibian world, and conservationists are racing to save it from extinction.
10 Unusual Love Tokens from History
In past centuries, you might have given your valentine a bent coin, jewelry made out of hair, or a carved whale tooth instead of a bouquet of roses.
Can You Guess the Band’s Original Name?
Let’s see how well you know your rock ’n‘ roll history.
Why Do We Call the Country “the Boonies”?
We have the military to thank.
10 Interesting Facts About Virginia Woolf’s ‘Mrs. Dalloway’
The novel, which turns 100 this year, was so successful that it allowed Woolf to put in a bathroom she called “Mrs. Dalloway’s closet.”
Why ‘Run’ Is The Most Complex Word in the English Language
This pithy word may only be three letters long, but it's deceptively complex. According to one lexicographer, it has 645 distinct definitions.
How ‘Destination Dupes’ Will Help You Ditch the Crowds and Save Money on Your Next Vacation
Hoping to travel on a budget? You may want to rethink that trip to Rome.
7 Tips To Help You Weatherproof Your Boots and Shoes
If you want your boots to feel like they were made for stomping in the snow this season, these tips on how to weatherproof them can help.
Elizabeth Freeman, the Formerly Enslaved Woman Who Successfully Sued for Her Freedom
The courts ruled that the newly passed Massachusetts Constitution guaranteed that Freeman was indeed a free woman.
What’s the Kennection? #152
All five answers to the questions below have something in common. Can you figure it out?
20 Facts You Might Not Know About Valentine’s Day
People have mixed feelings about February 14. Before Cupid’s arrow leaves you distracted, here are 20 things you might not know about Valentine’s Day.
Sand vs. Rock Salt vs. Kitty Litter: Which One Is Better on Icy Roads?
When it comes to winter road safety, which one should you use? It all depends on whether you’re looking to melt ice, gain traction, or both.
Camera-Shy Mount Lyell Shrew Photographed for the First Time in California
The elusive mammal was finally ready for its close-up.