20 Super Literal German Compound Words
Germany is the land of Oktoberfest, Christmas markets, and super literal compound words like Glühbirne (“glow pear,” a.k.a. “lightbulb”) and Baumwolle (“tree wool,” otherwise known as cotton).
2023-11-22 21:23
Peer Pressure: 10 Facts About Jury Duty
Failing to appear can mean a fine, jail time, or being forced to write an essay about the importance of serving.
2023-11-22 01:15
8 World Records Too Dangerous for Guinness
The world's longest saxophone note is too risky to attempt. So is the world's longest kiss.
2023-11-21 21:21
The 25 Best Movie Sequels of All Time, According to Internet Voters
It's hard to nail the second movie in a series—here are 25 successes.
2023-11-21 07:15
10 Fascinating Facts About ‘Ex Machina‘
Alex Garland‘s directorial debut contains what might be the most dense, obscure in-joke in cinema history.
2023-11-19 21:28
7 Majestic Facts About Devils Tower
There's much more to the Wyoming landmark than what you saw in ’Close Encounters of the Third Kind.’
2023-11-18 05:50
10 Fascinating Facts About Louisa May Alcott
‘Little Women’ author Louisa May Alcott was also an early suffragette who fought against slavery and registered women to vote.
2023-11-17 22:55
14 Unique Advent Calendars to Put You in the Holiday Spirit
Getting into the Christmas spirit can be as much fun as the actual holiday, and with these unique Advent calendars, you'll get even more out of this festive time of year.
2023-11-17 05:57
All 25 Recipients of the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor
The honor for comedic excellence has been turned down a couple of times and rescinded once.
2023-11-17 03:25
25 Fascinating Facts About ’The Crown’
Netflix’s 'The Crown'—a royal family drama, and one of the most expensive TV shows ever made—is coming to an end.
2023-11-17 03:19
11 Sensational Facts About Furby
Furby was a toy sensation for ’90s kids, but these chatty, distinctive-looking fluffballs are still captivating youngsters to this day.
2023-11-16 22:51
47 Fun Facts About the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
Since the 1920s, Macy's has sent more than 90 versions of its famed Thanksgiving Day Parade down the streets of Manhattan.
2023-11-16 05:23