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10 of the Eeriest Halloween Hoaxes of All Time

Aliens in New Jersey. Ghosts in London. Satanic cults. Every Halloween brings a new round of panic thanks to hoaxers.

That gas stove may not be all it's cracked up to be.

Should You Replace Your Gas Stove With an Electric One? Here’s What Chefs and Scientists Say

The debate over gas vs. electric stoves is hotter than ever. But according to some professional chefs and scientists, there’s a clear frontrunner.

How to Find Out If You’re Registered to Vote

If you’ve recently moved or changed your name (or just haven’t voted in a while), you probably need to re-register to vote.

Portraits of John Quincy Adams (left) and Andrew Jackson (right)

The Time Andrew Jackson Won the Vote But Lost the Presidency

In 1824, Jackson both won the popular vote and got the most votes in the electoral college, but lost the election anyway.

Peter’s poor wife did not have a good time.

The History—and Surprisingly Dark Theories—Behind ‘Peter, Peter, Pumpkin Eater’

‘Peter, Peter, Pumpkin Eater’ may not be the most kid-friendly nursery rhyme, as several interpretations of it involve murder.

Linhares’ new law gives part of the ocean several protections.

Brazilian City Grants Legal Personhood to Ocean Waves in Historic First

Linhares in Brazil has taken a groundbreaking step by granting human rights to part of the ocean.

People found the devil in some very unlikely places.

The Devil Made Them Do It: 8 Examples of Satanic Panic in the ‘80s

In the 1980s, media hysteria saw demonic undertones in everything from ‘Mister Ed’ to Pampers diapers.

See if you can decipher this twisted tune.

Tune Twist Quiz #8

We ran the lyrics of a hit song through multiple languages, then translated them back into English. Can you figure out what the song is, or who performed it?

Stainless steel is rust-resistant, but not quite rust-proof.

What Stops Stainless Steel From Rusting?

Stainless steel has a secret ingredient that makes it highly resistant to rust.

40 Popular Coffee Terms, Explained

Know your latte from your cappuccino before you embarrass yourself.

The Song of Fire and Ice author voices his concerns about AI.

George R.R. Martin Shares His Stance on AI Amid Author’s Guild Lawsuit

George R. R. Martin has a lot to say about the rise of AI in the arts.

Victoria Claflin Woodhull led a very interesting life.

The First Woman to Run For President Was a Spiritualist, Wall Street Broker, and Free-Love Advocate

Long before Hillary Clinton and Kamala Harris launched their presidential campaigns, Victoria Claflin Woodhull ran as a third party candidate in the 1872 election.

‘Le Lyonnais’ (not pictured above) has been discovered after nearly 200 years.

‘Le Lyonnais,' a Long-Lost French Steamship, Has Been Discovered Off the Massachusetts Coast

The French vessel was the victim of a maritime hit and run.

Every U.S. State’s Most Popular Name by Generation (With Maps)

The analysis broke down the data by Gen Alpha, Gen Z, Millennials, and Gen X—and revealed some surprising trends.

How to Make a Simple ‘Dust Repellant Spray’ Using Common Kitchen Items

This easy DIY spray uses common household items to help keep dust from settling around your home.

The Meta Storytelling of ‘Lost’ in 6 Episode Titles

Viewers hoping to gain deeper insight into the show’s mysteries could get some clues from Lost’s episode titles.

Let’s see how well you know your literature.

Can You Match the Last Line to the Famous Novel?

See if you can figure out how these celebrated works come to a conclusion.

These days, we use ‘GOP’ to refer to Republicans—but that wasn’t always the case.

What Does ‘GOP’ Stand For?

What ‘GOP’ means isn’t complicated—but its history is.

14 Old Slang Terms for Coffins

From ‘six-foot bungalow’ to ‘pine overcoat,’ there have been some creative euphemisms for coffins over the ages—and some terms that were surprisingly (and uncomfortably) direct.

What’s the Kennection? #132

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

This is your chance to buy some of Daenerys Targaryen’s possessions.

Daenerys’s Dragon Egg, Arya’s Dagger, and More ‘Game of Thrones’ Props Are Being Auctioned Off

The upcoming ‘Game of Thrones’ auction features over 2000 items from the series.

The signed archetype of the U.S. Constitution now up for auction.

Ultra-Rare Copy of the U.S. Constitution, Found in a Filing Cabinet, Heads to Auction

Bidding on the signed Constitution copy starts at $1 million—but it will likely sell for much, much more.

7 Fun Facts About ‘Strega Nona’

Of all Tomie dePaola’s books, ‘Strega Nona’ is by far the most beloved. Here are seven things you might not have known about the story.

Nuclear Bunker, Land Lying To The East Of Longridge Lane SK17 8AE

Take a Virtual Tour of a Post-WWII Bunker Up for Sale in England

Now is your chance to own an important part of British history.

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