The Slightly Morbid Reason We Tap Our Glasses on the Bar Before Doing a Shot
As with regular toasts, it’s not clear exactly when, where, or why this custom began. But these days, most drinkers will cite one of two common reasons behind it.
2023-06-03 03:47
The Reason Why No Photography is Allowed in the Sistine Chapel
Visitors to the chapel will find their experience peppered with terse shouts of “No photo! No video!” from security guards.
2023-06-03 03:47
Are There No. 1 Pencils?
Almost every syllabus, teacher, and standardized test requires a No. 2 pencil. Are there other choices out there?
2023-06-03 02:57
25 of the Most Covered Songs in Music History
If there were an award for most covered artists of all time, The Beatles would undoubtedly be a top contender.
2023-06-03 00:52
10 Myths About Donating Blood, Debunked
The rules for donating blood have recently changed.
2023-06-03 00:19
Disney lawsuit judge removes himself from case but not for reasons cited by DeSantis
A federal judge overseeing the First Amendment lawsuit that Walt Disney Parks filed against Gov. Ron DeSantis and others is disqualifying himself, but not because of bias claims made by the Florida governor
2023-06-03 00:15
Venus and a Strawberry Moon Will Brighten Skies This Weekend
June's strawberry moon will be accompanied by an extra-bright Venus this Saturday.
2023-06-02 21:27
8 Things You Might Not Know About 'Weird Tales' Magazine
The pulp magazine, which turns 100 this year, inspired Stephen King and made a star out of Conan.
2023-06-02 20:18
K-pop Giant Hybe to Raise About $380 Million for US Deals
Hybe Co., the South Korean music agency behind BTS and Ariana Grande, is seeking to raise around 500
2023-06-02 09:49
What to stream this weekend: Foo Fighters, 'The Idol,' LeBron James and 'American Gladiators' doc
This week’s new entertainment releases include an album from Foo Fighters and some lost songs by the late Kenny Rogers, a new gritty HBO series from “Euphoria” creator Sam Levinson called “The Idol” starring Lily-Rose Depp and The Weeknd
2023-06-02 07:53
Dye Hard: How Blue Man Group Took Performance Art Mainstream
The Smurf-colored trio came up in the counterculture. Then Intel came calling.
2023-06-02 05:59
6 Ways to Clean Your Ears Without Cotton Swabs
The American Academy of Otolaryngology officially advised against using cotton swabs to clean one's ears. Here are six doctor-approved methods to try instead.
2023-06-02 05:49