11 Ways School Was Different in the 1800s
After Labor Day, most kids in the United States will be back to hitting the books, and they’re probably not thrilled about it.
2023-08-05 01:52
39 Colors You’ve Probably Never Heard Of
A vast vocabulary of words have been invented, borrowed, and accumulated over the centuries to describe almost every color and shade imaginable.
2023-08-04 21:53
9 Bizarre and Beautiful Fancy Pigeons
For at least 500 years—and maybe more—pigeon fanciers have bred wonderfully bizarre-looking pigeons.
2023-08-04 01:23
10 Facts About the Spotted Lanternfly
Over the past decade or so, the spotted lanternfly has become one of the most notorious invasive species in the United States. Here’s how it got here, how to spot it—and most importantly, how to kill it.
2023-08-04 00:19
The 20 U.S. Cities American Tourists Love and Hate the Most
If you're planning a trip to a U.S. city, here are some destinations to consider—and some to possibly reconsider.
2023-08-03 04:21
10 Memorable PSAs That Attempted to Save Generation X
Whether it was a mustached dad, an egg in a frying pan, or Pee-wee Herman holding a crack vial, public service announcements pulled out all the stops to save Gen Xers' lives.
2023-08-03 03:45
10 Curious Recipes From the Depression Era
Grab the gelatin and the hot dogs and head to the kitchen to make these meals from the Great Depression.
2023-08-03 00:15
16 Things You Might Not Know About ‘The Great Wave off Kanagawa’
Katsushika Hokusai's ‘The Great Wave off Kanagawa’ gracefully distills the power of the ocean into a two-dimensional image that's as deceptively simple as it is mesmerizing.
2023-08-02 22:47
20 ASL Signs You Don’t Want to Mix Up
While your Deaf friends might get a good laugh when you accidentally sign “f**k you” instead of “thank you,” it’s still best to know the correct signs when interacting within the Deaf community.
2023-08-02 20:24
The Origins of 15 Classic Carnival Rides
From the Ferris wheel to the Tilt-a-Whirl, carnival rides have some fascinating origin stories. Discover more about the history of these popular attractions here.
2023-08-02 04:51
The 20 Most Mispronounced Tech Terms May Surprise You
Discover the most commonly mispronounced tech terms and brand names, and settle once and for all whether it’s ”jif or ”gif.”
2023-08-01 20:18
25 Big Facts About Pee-wee Herman
In the summer of 1985, Paul Reubens introduced America’s youth—and millions of young-at-heart adults—to a new kind of comedy.
2023-08-01 05:23