
Breaking the chains: Creator of comic strip 'Mutts' frees his Guard Dog character after decades
Something is different on the comics pages this week
2023-11-30 21:27

The Best Cyber Week Deals You Can Still Shop at Amazon
Looking to save more? Even if you missed Black Friday and Cyber Monday, you can still take advantage of the best Amazon Cyber Week deals going strong from Breville, Fitbit, and other top brands.
2023-11-30 07:20

The National Park Service Wants to Shut Down ‘Disney World for Cats’ in Puerto Rico
Hundreds of strays roam a historic site. The NPS says they're a health hazard. Cat lovers disagree.
2023-11-30 06:23

8 Illuminating Facts About the Vindolanda Tablets
The Vindolanda tablets tell us a lot about life in early Roman Britain.
2023-11-30 05:25

11 Fierce Facts About Wolverines
These animals are elusive, and much about them remains mysterious—but here are a few things we do know.
2023-11-30 04:59

These U.S. National Forests Let You Chop Down a Christmas Tree for $10 or Less
Here's how to get a national forest Christmas tree permit.
2023-11-30 04:19

21 Famous Authors and Their Rejections
From James Baldwin to Gertrude Stein and beyond, literature’s most celebrated authors have faced stinging and ruthless rejections.
2023-11-30 02:29

Why Are Red and Green the Colors of Christmas?
While there may be no definite consensus on how red and green became the official colors of Christmas, there are a few interesting explanations.
2023-11-30 00:59

4 Big Misconceptions About the Human Body
Considering how familiar we all are with the human body—since we all have one—there is a surprising number of enduring myths about it.
2023-11-30 00:21

19 Old Cold Weather Words to Get You Through Winter
There are only so many ways to say “it’s cold outside,” which is why it’s time to supplement your vocabulary with these vintage words and phrases related to winter.
2023-11-29 06:57

Why Do Dogs Howl at Sirens?
Don't worry: It's not because sirens hurt dogs’ sensitive ears.
2023-11-29 06:53

11 Thoughtful Gifts For Word Lovers
Whether they like books or word games, there's something on this list for the logophile in your life.
2023-11-29 06:24
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