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A rather intense child with his teddy bear circa 1906.

‘A Bundle of Horridness’: The Great Teddy Bear Panic of 1907

Little kids loved them—but adults thought they were setting up girls to have no motherly instincts.

The European grocery shopping method is taking TikTok by storm.

Want to Reduce Food Waste? Try Grocery Shopping the European Way

Shopping like they do in Europe may reduce food costs and waste.

Many undiscovered treasures wait in thrift shops.

The 10 Best U.S. Cities for Thrift Shopping

Find out which cities offer thrifters the best bang for their buck.

See if you can decipher this twisted tune.

Tune Twist Quiz #24

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?

Here‘s how to keep your canine clean and happy.

How Often Do You Need to Bathe Your Dog?

The answer varies based on your pet‘s coat, activity, and skin type.

You want nothing to do with chimney sweep’s scrotum.

Today’s work-related ailments have nothing on these (mostly) historical diseases. You’ll be glad you're not suffering from Hatter’s Shakes—or worse, Chimney Sweep’s Scrotum.

Changing your default browser in Google Chrome is no hassle.

How to Switch Your Default Search Engine From Google in Chrome

Prefer Google Chrome but not the Google search engine? That’s no problem.

A gold coin depicting Mithradates VI Eupator.

10 Facts About Mithradates VI, the “Poison King” of Ancient Pontus

The 1st century BCE king of Pontus, a kingdom on the Black Sea coast, earned his nickname by creating poisons and antidotes—and testing them on himself.

A Danish-Swedish farmdog reacts excitedly to the news it’s now AKC-approved.

Danish-Swedish Farmdog Gains Full Recognition From the American Kennel Club

The yodeling working dog can now vie for Best in Show honors.

Rupert Holmes played piano on “Timothy,” a song he wrote about cannibalism.

When the Guy Behind “Escape (The Piña Colada Song)” Wrote a Song About Cannibalism

Rupert Holmes hoped his controversial tune would get banned from the radio.

Otters Are Keeping Invasive Crabs Under Control in Monterey Bay

A new study shows that hungry sea otters are keeping Monterey Bay’s green crab population in check, one bite at a time.

The Origins of 15 Fascinating Cat Breeds

People tend to know a bit about the history of popular dog breeds, but cat breeds are just as unique and interesting.

Is the Term a Euphemism for Dying or for Getting Fired?

‘Six feet under’ may be an obvious nod to death, but other phrases are a little trickier.

What’s a wazoo, and why do we invoke it?

Why Do We Say “Up the Wazoo”?

On the possible origins of ‘wazoo,’ and why things are said to tumble out of it.

9 Hilarious Moments From Local News

Local news bloopers can have you laughing just as hard as the reporters themselves. Here are nine of our favorites.

Some big-money donations are being given to the Salvation Army in the form of rare coins.

Mystery Donors Are Dropping Rare Coins Worth Thousands Into Salvation Army Kettles

The red buckets are getting more than loose change.

The USS ‘Cobia’ is a living memorial—and an Airbnb attraction.

You Can Book a Night on a World War II Submarine Through Airbnb

Wisconsin's USS ‘Cobia’ offers guests a living history lesson via Airbnb.

What’s the Kennection? #148

All five answers to the questions below have something in common. Can you figure it out?

15 Surprising Facts About Snow

Get to know the flurries and flakes on a deeper level.

The Comers received the best Christmas gift.

Family Wakes Up to Missing Dog Ringing Their Doorbell on Christmas Eve

When Brooke Comer received a Ring notification at 2:30 a.m., she didn’t expect to see her lost dog.

Leaving a phone to charge all day long? Probably best to avoid it.

You’re Probably Charging Your Phone Wrong

Discover the truth behind some of the biggest smartphone battery myths, like whether charging your phone fully—or overnight—is actually as bad as some tech experts suggest.

The Zavaritskii Caldera on Simushir Island, the site of a climate-altering 1831 volcanic eruption, as seen from the International Space Station.

Solved: The 200-Old Mystery Behind a Colossal Volcanic Eruption

Scientists have long suspected that a gigantic eruption was behind the strange atmospheric phenomena of 1831. Scientists have finally figured out which volcano blew its top.

Not all visas have to happen ahead of time.

28 Countries That Offer Visa on Arrival

From Armenia to Vietnam, here's a list of countries that don't make you get a visa beforehand.

A head bonk is one of the biggest signs of affection from cats.

Why Does My Cat Headbutt Me?

They do it because they love you.

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