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
Can You Solve the World’s First Crossword Puzzle?
Try your hand at the 1913 diamond grid that kicked off the crossword puzzle craze.
2023-08-04 03:20
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
How Henrietta Lacks Became the Mother of Modern Medicine
Though she died of cancer in 1951, Henrietta Lacks's immortal cells became the foundation for countless medical advancements.
2023-08-03 00:21
10 of the 20th Century’s Strangest Anti-Aging Cures
From animal glands to radioactive water, these odd anti-aging cures involved more scheme than science.
2023-08-02 06:17
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
10 Brilliant Facts About Braille
Invented by Louis Braille in 1824, the tactile braille system has helped blind people read and write for nearly 200 years.
2023-08-01 00:29
Why Does ‘Of Course’ Mean ‘Yes’?
‘Of course’ is one of the most versatile ‘yes’ synonyms we have. But what does it actually mean?
2023-07-31 21:23
Tyler Childers releases bittersweet music video featuring gay love story, starring Colton Haynes
Tyler Childers dropped the music video for his new single "In Your Love" Thursday, and it features a romantic and ultimately heartbreaking love story between two men: "Arrow" star Colton Haynes and "You's" James Scully.
2023-07-30 04:23
12 Famous Birthdays to Celebrate in August
A number of noteworthy historical figures were born in the month of August. We couldn’t possibly name them all, so here are just a handful of lives we’ll be celebrating.
2023-07-29 04:47
Kylie Minogue announces Las Vegas residency
Tickets are expected to go on sale on 9 August for a series of shows in Sin City later this year.
2023-07-28 10:15
A Brief History of SPAM
From Monty Python to Minnesota's SPAM Museum, this little packaged luncheon meat has a big cultural footprint.
2023-07-28 03:17