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Scientists claim that sugar rushes aren’t actually as real as you might think, but the origins of this myth go back deep into American history.

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

Tomatoes can be either fruit or vegetable, depending on who you talk to.

One vendor’s dispute against a 19th-century import tariff led the U.S. Supreme Court to classify the tomato as a vegetable. But botanists disagree.

Thanks to sky-high egg prices, what began as a meme has been willed into reality.

Passengers aren’t always referred to as passengers.

Hearing the phrase ‘souls on board’ usually portends bad news. Why do we use it?

History in the Making! Critically Endangered Galapagos Tortoises Hatch at Philadelphia Zoo!

A nearly century-old Galápagos tortoise welcomed four babies recently, boosting a critically endangered population.

From bagels to mattresses, there are some Costco products you’re better off skipping the next time you go on a shopping trip.

Catch Pikachu and many more Pokémon in the new browser game.

A fun new Easter egg lets you collect Pokémon through your browser.

If you’re wondering how tariffs might affect your grocery bill, use this interactive to trace the origins of your food.

A mounted police officer in New York City.

Police horses, though they may seem outdated, actually serve several important purposes.

The Vietnam War was a highly controversial conflict. We break down some of the most common questions about the war, from why the U.S. entered the conflict to who ultimately won.

Not quite a Brundlefly, but still too close for comfort.

Learn more about how common house flies eat (and poop), plus what’s really going on when one of them ends up in your dinner.

In this 1986 film (a remake of a movie from 1958), director David Cronenberg ensured that you’d never look at Jeff Goldblum—or a housefly—the same way again.

Keira Knightley and Matthew Macfadyen in Pride & Prejudice (2005).

Wear your best gown to the Pride & Prejudice 20th Anniversary Ball in Pasadena.

The McDonald’s mascot has been keeping a low profile for years. Some people think they know why.

A cornerstone of most spring cleaning routines.

Discover everything you need to know about cleaning windows, from when and how often you should be doing it to how to get the best streak-free results.