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
Are There Any Synonyms for the Word ‘Synonym’?
The answer is a bit complicated.
2023-08-02 05:21
Can't Stand a Certain App's New Icon? Your iPhone Will Let You Customize It
The website formerly known as Twitter has replaced its bird logo with an X, but there's a way for iPhone users to get the old icon back on their home screen.
2023-08-02 05:17
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
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
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