Sell By vs. Best By Dates on Food: What’s the Difference?
When it comes to food safety, none of these phrases means what you think it means.
2023-08-31 22:24
The Reason We Call People Blamed for Things “Scapegoats”
History is filled with figures who were single-handedly—yet often undeservedly—held responsible for epic societal failures. But what do goats have to do with it?
2023-08-31 21:53
13 Facts About L. Frank Baum’s ‘Wonderful Wizard of Oz’
‘The Wonderful Wizard of Oz’ was the Harry Potter of its day: There was merchandising, a Broadway musical, a silent film, and a whopping 13 sequels.
2023-08-31 05:26
19 Surprising Geography Facts That Will Change Your Perspective
Did you know that Australia is wider than the Moon? We've collected our favorite facts that will absolutely warp your sense of geography.
2023-08-31 03:46
8 Facts About Labor Day
Americans celebrate Labor Day on the first Monday of September—which means Labor Day falls on Monday, September 4, in 2023.
2023-08-31 02:47
10 Misconceptions About Serial Killers
How smart do you really need to be to get away with murder?
2023-08-31 02:24
77 Delightful Victorian Slang Terms You Should Be Using
We don’t know how these Victorian slang terms ever fell out of fashion, but we propose bringing them back, as soon as possible.
2023-08-31 01:53
20 Home Office Essentials That Will Upgrade Any Work Space
These home office essentials can help remote workers stay on task and tackle everything on their to-do lists.
2023-08-31 01:45
Speech Bubble: How Scientists Working in Antarctica Inadvertently Developed a New Accent
A 2019 study of scientists over-wintering in Antarctica revealed subtle but measurable changes in the participants’ speech.
2023-08-31 01:23
Why You Shouldn’t Put Out Fake Spider Webs This Halloween
Though fall is the time for spooky décor, those fake spider webs can turn into a truly scary situation for birds, bees, and other wildlife.
2023-08-30 22:17
Dairy Queen Is Selling Blizzards for 85 Cents for a Limited Time
Here's a good reason to extend ice cream season into autumn.
2023-08-30 05:27
The 33 Best TV Shows to Stream on Max Right Now
‘The White Lotus,’ ‘The Last of Us,’ ‘Abbott Elementary,’ ‘Succession’ ... Max has all that and more.
2023-08-30 05:18