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
What Are Pimentos, And How Do They Get Inside Olives?
Until the early 1960s, pimentos were sliced and then stuffed into olives by hand.
2023-08-02 04:50
How Many Dimensions Are There in the Universe?
According to string theory, there are at least 10 dimensions of space, most of which are impossible for humans to perceive.
2023-08-02 01:17
May Contain Rocks or Insects: Trader Joe’s Adds Falafel and Soup to Its List of Recalled Food Items
First it was almond cookies—now it’s Unexpected Broccoli Cheddar Soup and Fully Cooked Falafel.
2023-08-02 00:46
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
'I stare at it when I wake up': Bebe Rexha looks at her UK No1 award 'every morning'
Bebe Rexha is so proud of her first-ever UK number one song that she keeps the award in her bedroom.
2023-08-01 18:59
Get Back! Paul McCartney to tour Australia for first time in 6 years
Sir Paul McCartney is to head on tour to Australia for the first time in six years, with plans to visit Sydney, Melbourne, Melbourne, and Brisbane.
2023-08-01 15:22
The Tragic Life of Clippy, the World's Most Hated Virtual Assistant
The happy little paper clip made Microsoft Office users absolutely miserable. Naturally, that didn't stop the internet from writing erotica about him.
2023-08-01 05:56
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
17 Euphemisms for Sex From the 1800s
These 17 synonyms for sex earned a place in the ‘1811 Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue.’
2023-08-01 03:20
Attention, Shoppers: Wawa Is Now Serving Pizza
The mythical Philly-based convenience store chain is now offering freshly-prepared pizza. But will anyone bite?
2023-08-01 03:19
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