60 Weird Facts Most People Don’t Know
Prepare to have your mind blown.
7 Myths About Full Moons You Can Safely Ignore
The full moon gets blamed for a lot of crazy stuff—not just werewolves! Here are the common myths about the...
Confirmed: This Is How You Should Hang Your Toilet Paper
Over or under? We finally have the answer.
14 Final Jeopardy! Questions Everybody Got Wrong
Jeopardy may be fun to watch, but you can't help but feel for the contestants when they get hit with...
Here’s Why There Isn’t a Single Stop Sign in Paris
It has to do with Paris's traffic laws... and a possible stop sign heist.
8 Creepy Staircases in the Middle of Nowhere
Who knew stairs could be so spooky?
Why Do Leaves Change Color in the First Place?
You can count on the leaves to put on their show every year, but how do they do it?
15 Ways Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Has Made History
On September 18, 2020, Ruth Bader Ginsburg passed away at the age of 87. The pint-sized powerhouse broke barriers both...
11 Sunken Ships Around the World—and the True Stories Behind Them
Because no one can resist tales of a shipwreck.
Why September Babies Are More Successful, According to Science
Good news for Virgos and Libras!
Why September Is the Most Popular Month for Birthdays
Nine of the ten most common birthdays are in September. Is yours one of them?
Why Do We Use Zip Codes?
Did you know each digit has its own purpose?
9 Animals That Aren’t as Dangerous as You Think
It turns out, sharks and other scary creatures aren't actually that deadly.
11 Inherited Traits That Come From Your Mom and Dad
Bad memory? Poor sleep habits? These inherited traits may come from your parents. But who's to blame? Here's what the...
19 of the Strangest Unsolved Mysteries of All Time
Get ready to have the hair on the back of your neck stand on end because these unsolved mysteries are...
Which Is Worse for the Environment: Driving or Flying?
Not all trips are created equal—especially when you consider how they can harm the planet.
11 Fascinating Facts About One World Trade Center
One World Trade (formerly known as the Freedom Tower) has become an architectural and emotional force in Lower Manhattan. Here's...
21 Fascinating Images of Everyday Objects Under a Microscope
Even the simplest objects can be incredibly complex.
This City Has the Highest Hurricane Risk on the East Coast
Is your home at risk?
The U.S. States Most Prone to Natural Disasters
Driven by climate change, natural disasters across the United States are getting more extreme, more costly, and more deadly.
Why Dollar Stores Are So Cheap
Seriously, how do they manage to sell everything from pregnancy tests to picture frames for just a dollar? We uncovered...
This Is What Happens to Undeliverable Mail with No Return Address
You can file a claim if your mail has gone missing, though.
23 Things Your Mail Carrier Won’t Tell You
Postal workers from around the country reveal the secrets of their profession and why mail is still the country's best...
What Could Happen if the U.S. Postal Service Stopped Delivering Mail
It would mean more than the end of the Restoration Hardware catalogs...
18 Common Hair Myths That Are Ruining Your Hair
Just because you've heard it a million times doesn't mean it's true! Separate fact from fiction to get the luxurious...
Where Do Subway Trains Go When They’ve Retired?
All aboard as we crack this case!
Why Do We Eat Birthday Cake?
Hint: It has to do with the Ancient Greeks!
This Is the Bank with the Worst Reputation in America
It's more than just poor customer service when it comes to ranking the bank with the worst reputation in America.
8 Secrets I Learned While Working at Walmart
You love their deals and the fact that it's a one-stop-shop, but what goes on behind the scenes at your...