Why Did Old Phone Numbers Start With Letters?
You may have noticed these weird phone numbers while watching reruns of your favorite ’50s-era TV show—and though they look like gibberish to modern phone-users, they were perfectly normal at the time.
2023-08-10 21:27
'Big Brother' star Luke Valentine ousted from show after using racial slur
Luke Valentine has been kicked off of "Big Brother 25" after using the n-word on Tuesday night's live feed.
2023-08-10 04:51
What Is Vocal Fry?
Vocal fry describes a specific sound quality caused by the movement of the vocal folds—and it’s nothing new.
2023-08-09 05:51
For Pete’s Sake—Who Is Pete?
‘For Pete’s sake’ originated around the early 20th century, but the Pete in question may have lived long before that.
2023-08-07 23:18
How Far Can You Fall and Still Survive?
How and where you land is one of the major factors in whether you get up from the ground or go 6 feet further into it
2023-08-03 23:17
Are There Any Synonyms for the Word ‘Synonym’?
The answer is a bit complicated.
2023-08-02 05:21
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
Grammy winning Tori Kelly being treated in hospital for blood clots
The two-time Grammy winner is being treated for blood clots near her vital organs, US media report.
2023-07-26 00:53
Spotify raises premium subscription price for millions
For the first time since 2011, Spotify confirms a price hike for about 200m ad-free subscribers.
2023-07-25 05:52
Fans sing Happy Birthday to Mimi Webb during Latitude secret set
Mimi Webb, Lightning Seeds ad Sophie Ellis-Bextor were among the artists who treated fans to intimate secret sets at Barclaycard Presents Latitude Festival over the weekend.
2023-07-25 02:20
The Reason Your Converse Sneakers Have Extra Holes on the Side
You may have never noticed the extra holes on the sides of your Chuck Taylor All-Stars, but they serve a clever purpose.
2023-07-21 21:24