Why Are Blue and White the Colors of Hanukkah?
In 1864, the Jewish poet Ludwig August Frankl named blue and white “the colors of Judah” in a poem not so surprisingly called “Judah’s Colours.”
2023-11-14 23:55
‘Tableclothwise,’ ‘Parrotwise,’ and 10 Other ‘-Wise’ Words That Never Caught On
You think you’ve seen every category of words … then you find this batch, including such oddities as tableclothwise and rabbitwise.
2023-11-14 21:23
Why Do the Lions and Cowboys Always Play on Thanksgiving?
Why do the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys always take to the field for a Thanksgiving football game? Because it’s tradition! But how did this tradition begin?
2023-11-14 04:20
25 Surprising Facts About ’Love Actually’ for Its 20th Anniversary
Richard Curtis’s multi-layered romantic comedy has become a staple of holiday movie marathons.
2023-11-14 04:15
11 Awesome Artifacts You Can See at the Explorers Club
The Explorers Club keeps some odd artifacts in its collection, including a stuffed whale penis.
2023-11-14 03:16
Conquering the MCU: How to Watch the Marvel Movies and TV Shows in Order
Should you watch the Marvel movies in order of release or chronological order? And what about those Marvel TV shows? Here’s everything you need to know.
2023-11-14 00:49
Why Wendy's Quietly Got Rid of Its Elegant Sunrooms
Solariums are nostalgic for many customers, but Wendy's thinks they’re dated.
2023-11-14 00:27
Here’s How Super-Long German Words Are Made
German is known for its extremely long compound words—Mark Twain once complained that some were “so long they have a perspective.” This quick video demonstrates how those words are constructed.
2023-11-13 22:53
You Bull’s Pizzle! Breaking Down 10 Iconic Shakespeare Insults
Here’s how to pepper your next argument with Shakespearean insults.
2023-11-13 21:48
'It really freaks me out': Taylor Swift reminds fans not to throw presents on stage
Taylor Swift loves receiving presents from her Swifties - but not when they are thrown towards her.
2023-11-13 19:53
Ty Dolla Sign gives update on joint Kanye West album
Ty Dolla $ign and Kanye West have just been in Saudia Arabia finishing the record.
2023-11-13 19:49
Explore the Secret World of Elephants With the American Museum of Natural History’s New Exhibition
A new exhibit coming to the American Museum of Natural History in New York City examines elephants’ past, present, and future.
2023-11-12 21:24