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Columbus, Ohio.

25 Things You Should Know About Columbus, Ohio

The capital of the Buckeye State blends its quirky personality with an impressive political pedigree.

Mark Mancini

A lorry by any other name would carry as much cargo.

Why Are Trucks Called “Lorries” in the UK?

It wasn’t inspired by a beast of burden named Laurie, if that’s what you assumed.

Ellen Gutoskey

Nutty in more ways than one.

Move Over, Oscar Mayer—Planters Is Looking for “Peanutters” to Drive Its NUTmobile

The Wienermobile isn’t the only evocatively named (and shaped) food-branded vehicle cruising around the country.

Ellen Gutoskey



Netflix is hiring.

Netflix Is Hiring a Flight Attendant—and It Pays up to $385,000

The streaming giant Netflix is looking to staff up on its private plane.

Jake Rossen


Kalanianaole Highway hugs the coast near Honolulu, Hawaii.

The 10 Best and Worst States for Drivers in 2023

If your commute is a nightmare, blame where you live.

Michele Debczak


Celebrate the Year of the Rabbit with these festive facts.

11 Fascinating Facts About Chinese New Year

Kickstart the Year of the Rabbit with these 11 facts you might not have known about Chinese New Year.

Jake Rossen


If you lived in New Zealand, you'd be home right now.

Dreaming of Living Abroad? This Calculator Tells You How Much It Would Cost to Relocate

The one-time cost of moving yourself to a new place can be pretty reasonable. Unless it’s New Zealand.

Jake Rossen
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