Can You Name the U.S. State Without Its Vowels?
How well do you know the names of every state? Could you guess them if we removed all the vowels?...
How Do Cats Automatically Know How to Use a Litter Box?
Cat owners agree on the fact that it's convenient that they don't have to train their cat where to go...
110 Trivia Questions That Put Your Knowledge to the Test
Test your smarts with these trivia questions about everything!
What Could Happen If Glaciers Continue to Melt
Once upon a time, we couldn't have imagined a world without ice. But as we're watching glaciers melt before our...
14 Normal Things Astronauts Can’t Do in Space
In space, astronauts may have more problems than Houston wants to hear about. As for the amount of these problems,...
This Is What Happens When You Ignore a Jury Summons
If you've got a driver's license, file tax returns, vote, or otherwise participate in our nation's democratic system, then you...
10 Things the Government Doesn’t Want You to Know About Area 51
The secrecy around the military base in the Nevada desert has sparked endless conspiracy about UFOs and aliens. This is...
What Every State in America Is Best—and Worst—At
From having the most dog-friendly cities to dealing with the highest obesity rates, here are the best—and worst—qualities of each...
The Real Reason “Pounds” Is Abbreviated to “Lbs”
Blame it on Latin.
How to Win Monopoly, According to a Monopoly World Champion
Houses or hotels? Orange properties or railroads? A world-champion Monopoly player offers his best strategies for how to win Monopoly,...
For Pete’s Sake! Who Is Pete Anyway?
Hint: Pete is stealing someone's thunder.
11 Bizarre Things the U.S. Government Actually Spent Money On
Do you know where your tax dollars are going?
This Is Why Public Toilet Seats Are Shaped Like a U
Have you noticed that the toilet seats in public restrooms look a little different than your toilet at home?
Only True Bookworms Can Ace This Book Trivia Quiz
From children's books to the classics, only true bookworms can ace this book trivia quiz.
16 Facts and Figures About the Equal Rights Amendment
Equality for the genders is not, in fact, a given or the land of the law as currently stipulated by...
20 Unexplained Mysteries of the Amazon
Covering more than two million square miles in South America, the world's biggest tropical rainforest hides lots of scary secrets—and...
22 Things You Didn’t Know About Thunderstorms
Thunder and lightning are much more complex than you think.
What Does the K in Kmart Stand For?
You probably didn't even know that it stood for something.
75 of the Craziest Facts About McDonald’s
With billions of people served, McDonald's has played a fascinating role in shaping international culture since its first restaurant opened....
10 Body Parts You Didn’t Know You Could (Legally) Sell
People looking to pocket some extra cash might ask, "Can I sell my kidney?" These are the parts of your...
13 Prisoners Who Escaped and Are Still at Large
They managed the impossible: They escaped from prison and most were never recaptured. Here's how they did it.
Why Cicadas, Crickets, and Other Bugs Are So Loud
How is it possible that bugs, itty-bitty little bugs, make such loud noises?
10 Ghost Ship Mysteries That Can’t Be Explained
These ghost ships aren’t home to phantom sailors, but they are equally mysterious, with crews that seemingly vanished in thin...
This is What Happens to Your Body When You Hold Your Breath
The world record for holding your breath is over 20 minutes! Find out what's happening to your body when you...
Here’s Why School Buses Are Always Yellow
Admit it, you've always wondered!
Cacao vs. Cocoa: What’s the Difference?
While they sound the same, they are in fact two very different things.
15 Good-Luck Charms from Around the World
Good luck is easier to come by than you might think … especially if you carry a rabbit's foot and...
8 Most Dangerous Fireworks You Can Buy
How dangerous can that package of fireworks be if you bought them from the store? Plenty dangerous—and here's why.
18 U.S. Citizenship Test Questions That Leave Even Americans Stumped
Even if you were born and raised in the United States, you might not be able to pass the naturalization...
