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This Is What Outer Space Smells Like (No, Seriously)

Sounds like we live in a rather stinky universe...


8 Hysterically Bad Ideas That Actually Worked Out Well

Once in a while, someone in a position to know better responds to a truly dim-witted suggestion with, “Sure, what...


Can You Solve the World’s First Crossword Puzzle?

Up for a challenge? Take a stab at completing the first crossword puzzle ever published.


24 Funny Town Names You Won’t Believe Exist

We sent our humor editor, Andy Simmons, on a cross-country trip and you won't believe these funny town names actually...



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Who Exactly Is Geronimo—and Why Do We Say His Name When We Jump Off Stuff?

“Aubrey” just doesn’t have the same ring to it.


Meet the Man with 26 First Names—AND the Longest Last Name in the World

Hubert Wolfe's full name once crashed a corporate computer — but yours should be safe.


9 Great Words You Never Knew Were Gaelic

More than 1.3 million Irish citizens still speak Gaelic—and whether you know it or not, you do too! Here are...


Shakespeare’s Longest Word Is a Whopping 27-Letters Long

Good luck finding an actor who can pronounce this.



9 Completely Underrated Benefits of Being the Sarcastic One in the Room

Before you roll your eyes, get this: Exercising your sarcasm muscle is not only good for you, but it can...


If Teresa’s Daughter Is My Daughter’s Mother: Answer to the Viral Riddle

Just what is this family dynamic? See if you can figure it out.


These Are the Photos Your Dating Profile Absolutely Must Have, According to Matchmakers

Save the selfies and group photos with your squad for Instagram.

“Canola” in Canola Oil Has Been an Acronym This Whole Time

We would have never guessed what it stands for.


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42 Hilarious Classroom Stories Guaranteed to Give You a Laugh

You don’t have to be a teacher to laugh at these true tales — but haha quotient may make you...



22 Hilarious Lies Parents Told Their Kids

We asked and you answered. These are some of the funniest things you've told your kids to get them to...


Moving Into a New Apartment? Take Photos of These 5 Things Right Away

When you rent an apartment, you pay a security deposit to cover any damage to the place that happens while...


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The Title of “Mr. President” Was Almost Called WHAT?!

George Washington could have been “His Highness, the President of the United States, and Protector of the Rights of the...

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Say These 8 Words to Siri, and She Will Break Out Into Song

The iPhone digital assistant can set alarms, set up reservations, look up words, and apparently sing to you in a...


A Student Just Debunked the Most Famous Grammar Rule of All Time

Repeat after us: "I before E, except after W"



The Scientifically Accurate Version of “Finding Nemo” Would Have Been a VERY Different Movie

Let's just say that if Disney had chosen to stick to the marine science, the film would have been pretty...


Prince George Just Got a Pep Talk from His Dad—and the Photos Are Adorable

His pout is officially the cutest thing we’ve ever seen.