16 Animals With Delightfully Obvious Names
From burrowing owls to smooth green snakes, these animal names don't leave much to the imagination.
2023-08-18 06:22
100 of the Most Commonly Misspelled Words in the English Language
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2023-08-18 03:48
How Barbra Streisand Inspired the “Streisand Effect”
It’s common sense: If you make a big deal over something, it’s going to attract attention. And if you’re an international superstar, like, say, Barbra Streisand, the tantrum is going to draw even more attention.
2023-08-18 03:20
14 Surprising Facts About Marco Polo
He claimed he was besties with Mongol emperor Kublai Khan.
2023-08-18 01:27
7 Morning Habits That Can Affect Your Entire Day
Set the right tone for the rest of the day by following these expert-approved tips.
2023-08-18 00:24
The Origins of 13 Mythical Creatures
Unicorns, mermaids, vampires, and leprechauns are some of the most widely known mythical creatures, but where did these legendary beings come from?
2023-08-18 00:18
Warning: Using Dish Soap in Your Laundry Machine Is a Bad Idea (Regardless of What TikTok Says)
Not all TikTok hacks are actually hacks. Here’s why you shouldn’t wash clothes with dish soap.
2023-08-17 23:28
What You Should Know About Necrotizing Fasciitis, the Flesh-Eating Bacterial Infection
Here's how to stay safe when you take a dip at beaches, lakes, or rivers.
2023-08-17 23:19
Why Everyone Stopped Asking Jeeves
Ask Jeeves became a casualty of the search engine wars of the early 2000s. Eventually, their mascot was escorted right out the door.
2023-08-17 12:23
Florida art museum sues former director over forged Basquiat paintings scheme
A central Florida art museum that was raided last year by the FBI over an exhibit of what turned out to be forged Jean-Michel Basquiat paintings has sued its former executive director and others, claiming they were part of a scheme to profit from the sale of the fake artwork
2023-08-17 05:55
11 Weirdly Spelled Words—And How They Got That Way
Ever wonder why there’s a ‘k’ in ‘knead,’ or a ‘d’ in ‘Wednesday’? While there isn’t always a good reason for why some English words are spelled the way they are, there are reasons.
2023-08-17 05:22
The Lost Library of Herculaneum: Unravelling the Scrolls That Mount Vesuvius Almost Destroyed
Historians were struck by the tantalizing possibility that this library might contain missing works of some of history’s greatest writers—works thought to have been lost forever.
2023-08-17 05:21
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