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11 Suffixes That Gave Us New (And Often Terrible) Words

Here are some word endings that have become productive to varying degrees.

Thousands of Blue Blobs Wash Up in California, Signaling Spring

Learn what these creatures are, why they appear, and if they’re safe to touch.

Time to get the facts straight on this fact of life.

9 Misconceptions About Menstruation

Should you be worried about animal attacks when you’re menstruating?

A ‘Monopoly’ TV series is in the making.

Netflix Is Turning the Drama of ‘Monopoly’ Into a Reality Competition Show

Get ready for a high-stakes competition series combining strategy, drama, and cash prizes.

A scene from ‘Monty Python And The Holy Grail’

The 10 Best Movies Turning 50 This Year, According to Rotten Tomatoes

The year 1975 produced a ton of movies that are still Certified Fresh.

Plums are only one of the fruits that the grafted tree can grow.

Temple University Welcomes Tree Bred to Grow 40 Different Fruits

Artist Sam Van Aken grafted a tree that grows dozens of fruit varieties from a single trunk.

The Peppy ’80s Song “Vamos a la Playa” Was Actually About Nuclear War

The lyric “Vamos a la playa, todos con sombrero / El viento radiactivo, despeina los cabellos” translates to “Let’s go to the beach, everyone in a sombrero / The radioactive wind, messes up the hair.”

If you‘d like more than a beach vacation, Fiji is the place for you.

Fiji Is Asking Tourists to ‘Give Back’ 1 Hour of Their Vacation

The island nation is inviting travelers to donate some of their vacation to support local communities and environmental efforts.

Working from home is here to stay for many employees.

The 10 Best States for Working From Home

These U.S. states offer the best environments for telecommuters.

See if you can decipher this twisted tune.

Tune Twist Quiz #36

Can you figure out what the song is, or who performed it?

White makes a surprising amount of sense for a painter.

Why Do Professional Painters Wear White?

Here’s why the seemingly worst color to use for a messy job is actually the best.

Many of the soldiers who fought in the Vietnam War were Baby Boomers.

6 Ways the Vietnam War Affected Baby Boomers

The Vietnam War changed an entire generation’s relationship to power, patriotism, and possibility.

Why America Obsesses Over the President’s First 100 Days in Office

Would you want to be compared to the man who legalized beer in his first 100 days in office?

America’s entry into the space Olympics.

The Secret Cold War History of the Missile That Launched America’s First Satellite

On January 31, 1958, the United States became a space-faring nation with the Explorer-1 satellite.

11 Surprising Facts About Windsor Castle

Over the past 900-plus years, more than 30 monarchs have called Windsor Castle home. It has also been the site of several royal weddings—including Prince Harry's 2018 nuptials to Meghan Markle.

Most People Struggle With Digital Clutter, With 1000 Unread Emails on Average

Spring cleaning isn‘t just for your home. It‘s important to declutter your devices, too.

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Watch a Drone King Kong Ascend the Empire State Building

Studio Hock pulled off an impressive light show 1250 feet above Manhattan.

12 Amazing Underground Destinations to Visit

Discover some of the world’s most amazing underground tourist destinations, from the Edinburgh Vaults to the Basilica Cistern in Turkey.

Can You Match the Moon to the Planet It Belongs To?

Time to test your knowledge of astronomy.

Where Does the Phrase ‘Going to Hell in a Handbasket’ Come From?

A popular myth says that the phrase originated due to the use of the guillotine during French Revolution—but here’s the real deal.

This Eggless Meringue Is Made With Aquafaba

Ditch the egg whites and whip up a fluffy vegan-friendly meringue instead.

15 Memorable Slang Terms From the Vietnam War

Military slang grew by leaps and bounds during the Vietnam War. Here are some terms worth knowing.

The passenger's side-view mirror serves an important function, too.

Why Are Objects in a Car’s Side-View Mirror Closer Than They Appear?

Learn more about the safety benefits of side-view mirrors while driving, plus why objects are so much closer than they actually seem.

They're robots—and a whole lot of fun—in disguise.

15 Fun Facts About Transformers Action Figures

Dive into the fascinating (and sometimes controversial) history of the Transformers toy line, from its roots with Japanese toymaker Takara to the controversy over the Megatron Walther P38 handgun toy and more.

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