Why Do We Say “Trick or Treat” on Halloween?
The origins of the phrase (indirectly) involve smelly cabbage, Donald Duck, and several Canadian journalists.
2023-10-06 22:24
10 Facts About Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios
In the weeks leading up to Halloween, the family-friendly characters that normally populate Universal Studios are replaced with killer clowns and chainsaw-wielding maniacs.
2023-10-06 20:28
Can a spotlight on Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce help the NFL draw more Gen Z and female fans?
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have remained mum about their status since the pop superstar began attending the Kansas City Chiefs tight end's football games
2023-10-06 19:53
How Phone Hackers Paved the Way for Apple
The ‘phone phreakers’ of the 1960s and 1970s indirectly led to the tech boom of today.
2023-10-06 06:51
Why Do Ghosts Say “Boo”?
If linguistics is any indicator, it would appear that everybody in the spirit realm speaks Scots English.
2023-10-06 03:54
11 Strange Facts About ‘Dr. Jekyll and Mr Hyde’
The true facts surrounding the classic work are as mysterious and intriguing as the novel itself.
2023-10-06 03:52
The 10 Most Challenged Books of 2022
Parents and politicians are trying to pull books off shelves at a record-setting pace.
2023-10-06 02:18
Why Do Most Lemons Have Seeds, While Most Limes Don’t?
The answer lies in their chromosomal makeup.
2023-10-06 01:52
5 Ways the English Language Breaks Its Own Rules
English, the language of Shakespeare and the internet, is often touted for its flexibility and adaptability. But with great flexibility comes great inconsistenc
2023-10-05 20:29
A Brief History of the Ouija Board
The Ouija board has terrified countless slumber party children and served as a plot vehicle in a number of Hollywood films. Here’s where it came from.
2023-10-05 05:47
This Website Allows You to See the Traditional Indigenous Territories and Languages in Your Region
You can see how North America, South America, New Zealand, and Australia, and more divided before colonists arrived.
2023-10-05 04:20
A Fifth Head for Mount Rushmore? Here Are Seven Famous Contenders
Who, if anybody, deserves a place alongside George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln and Teddy Roosevelt on the famous monument?
2023-10-05 04:18