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Don't let Wednesday, July 13, pass by without claiming a free order of fries.
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Pillow fights can lead to some serious trouble. Don’t believe us? Here are some examples of times pillow fights took a turn for the worse.
10 April Fools' Pranks That Went Horribly Awry
Everyone loves a good April Fools' prank—unless it results in armed law enforcement surrounding your home.
10 Timely Facts About Leap Years
We’ve been adding an extra day to February since Julius Caesar overhauled the Roman calendar and implemented leap years in 46 BCE.
18 Weird and Wonderful Holidays to Celebrate in the New Year
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13 Facts About the Tooth Fairy
In the United States, children who leave a newly lost tooth under their pillow know to expect a nocturnal visit from the Tooth Fairy, who might leave a shiny quarter, a new toothbrush, or perhaps even a crisp $20 bill!
Coolhaus Is Serving French’s Mustard Ice Cream This Week In Honor of National Mustard Day
Here’s to hoping that the bright yellow, tangy dessert joins the ranks of other bizarre food mashups like pineapple on pizza and fries in milkshakes.
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The Romans referred to the days of the month by their relation to the 'Kalends,' the 'Ides,' and the 'Nones.' If Caesar had been killed any other day, his famous warning might have sounded much less ominous.
Google Engineer Calculates Pi to 31 Trillion Digits, Sets New World Record
Pi, a.k.a. the ratio of a circle's circumference to its diameter, is infinite. But a Google engineer has calculated the first 31 trillion digits of the figure just in time for Pi Day.
9 Grievance-Worthy Facts About Festivus
What began as a joke on a 1997 episode of ‘Seinfeld’ has morphed into a global, anti-commercialism phenomenon: Festivus.
The Story Behind "The World's Hardest" Crossword Puzzle
The creator once estimated it should take "around two years" to complete.
4 Times Caps Lock Got Someone Into Trouble
It's CAPS LOCK DAY today. Celebrate responsibly.
10 Saccharine Facts About Sweetest Day
This holiday is mostly contained to the Great Lakes region, but for some retailers, its sales are better than those for Mother's Day.
Happy Phi Day: The Last Day to Match the Golden Ratio for a Century
Math whizzes may have noticed something particularly pleasing about today's date.
It's National Pizza Day! Here Are the Chains Offering the Best Deals
Free pizza is the best pizza.
25 Dapper Outfit Choices for Fashionable Pets
Grab some of this fancy apparel for your dog, cat, or other pet.
Foreign Relations: 12 Notorious, Alleged UFO Incidents
In honor of World UFO Day (on July 2), here are 12 accounts of flying objects that remain fascinating for believers and skeptics alike.
9 Hacks to Help You Snap the Perfect Selfie
In honor of today's National Selfie Day, these nine tips could help upgrade your personal pics from so-so to standout snaps.
15 Offbeat Holidays to Celebrate in February
February may be the shortest month of the year, but it still has plenty of quirky celebrations.
10 Middle Children Who Really Stood Out
Celebrate National Middle Child Day with these remarkable middles.
9 Kissing Customs From Around the World in Honor of International Kissing Day
Kissing under the mistletoe has roots in Nordic mythology.
Raise a Glass and Celebrate Two Beer Holidays This Week
Today is New Beer's Eve—time to pick out a brew for tomorrow's National Beer Day!
8 Things That Happened on Leap Day
Leap Day comes just once every four years. Here's a list of eight events that occurred on this rare day.