Why Is the First Episode of a TV Show Called a ‘Pilot’?
Getting a concept onto the big screen is a difficult process, and the pilot episode is what can make—or, more often, break—a series. By why is it called that?
2023-10-25 21:18
10 Chilling Facts About Permafrost
About 11 percent of the Earth’s surface is perpetually frozen, though that will surely change as global warming continues.
2023-10-25 20:17
This Map Shows You Where to Find the Best Cider Donuts in New England
If you're planning a leaf-peeping trip through New England this fall, you'll want to map out the best spots for apple cider donuts along your route.
2023-10-25 05:18
How One Grieving Father Got Lawn Darts Banned
Lawn darts were banned in 1988, but not before seriously injuring many children and killing at least one.
2023-10-25 00:29
21 Wonderful Words for Wind
Geographers and climatologists have a goody bag full of wonderful words that get super specific about wind.
2023-10-25 00:26
The Reason Why a Standard Piece of Paper Is 8.5 Inches by 11 Inches
The letter-sized standard actually has roots in the 1660s, when paper was made by hand—and Herbert Hoover had something to do with it, too.
2023-10-24 22:47
17 Scary Sayings for 'Ghost' From Across the United States
Familiarize yourself with these spooky slang terms for the spectral from the Dictionary of American Regional English (DARE).
2023-10-24 21:54
12 Novels Inspired by Real Events
Novelists have used everything from real killers to newsworthy hostage situations to literal white whales to craft their fiction.
2023-10-24 06:18
The Smart—and Scientific—Reason Freddy Krueger’s Sweater Is Red- and Green-Striped
Wes Craven didn’t intend for his classic horror film villain to look like he was headed to a Christmas party.
2023-10-24 04:55
A Shot in the Dark: How to Photograph a Black Cat
With some simple adjustments, you can transform your black cat from a dark blob of fur into a handsome portrait subject.
2023-10-24 02:19
11 Illuminating Facts About the Movie ‘Twilight’
It’s never a bad time to talk about the baseball scene in ‘Twilight.’
2023-10-24 02:15
15 Things You Should Know About Gustav Klimt’s ‘The Kiss’
Gustav Klimt’s ‘The Kiss’ is a deceptively simple portrait of lust and love. But beyond that glittery gold leaf, the work is full of fascinating facts.
2023-10-24 01:47