17 Polite Habits Most People Secretly Dislike
You mean well, but some of the things you do in an attempt to be polite may actually bother the...
11 Shortages We’re Likely to See This Winter Because of COVID-19
Earlier in the year, it was hard to find things like toilet paper and hand sanitizer. Now, as we head...
60 Weird Facts Most People Don’t Know
Prepare to have your mind blown.
If You Laugh at These Dark Jokes, You’re Probably a Genius
A dark sense of humor doesn't make you a bad person—just a smart one
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...
If You Can Answer These Mensa Quiz Questions, You’re Probably a Genius
Here's a fun way to put your IQ through its paces. Try these sample questions from the Mensa IQ test!
7 Famous Slogans That Had to Be Changed
A slogan has to be catchy, memorable, and clever—so what happens when a company's tagline turns out to be outdated,...
12 Everyday Expressions You Didn’t Realize Were Sexist
Words are only one of the many tools the patriarchy uses to keep women down.
Here’s What Happens If a President Won’t Leave Office
It's more complicated than you might think.
16 Questions Polite People Never Ask
While your intentions may come from the right place, you need to think about how a question will make the...
Confirmed: This Is How You Should Hang Your Toilet Paper
Over or under? We finally have the answer.
12 Polite Habits Retail Store Employees Secretly Dislike, According to Old Navy Staffers
You may think you're lending a helping hand, but your good deed could make more work for employees
10 Everyday Examples of the Glaring Reality of White Privilege
Chances are, if you're tired of hearing about White privilege, you've probably spent a lifetime benefiting from it.
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...
12 Ways Coronavirus Changed How We Shop Forever
It's made a difference in both what we buy and how we buy it.
10 Things That Must Happen When a Supreme Court Justice Dies
Some very specific traditions honor a justice’s life, while constitutional rules keep the country running
This Is How Confusing Life Would Be Without Proper Punctuation
Punctuation can save lives, relationships, and money.
What Is the Longest Word in English? Hint: It’s 189,819 Letters Long
Move over, "antidisestablishmentarianism." The longest word in English will leave you speechless.
15 Fascinating Facts About Dictionaries That Will Make You Want to Pick One Up
From dropped words to fake definitions, learn fun facts, hearsay, and scandal about our most useful language resource, and the...
11 Signs You May Have Already Had COVID-19
You felt lousy, you had trouble breathing—did you have COVID-19? Here's what the experts say you should look for if...
What Would Happen If the U.S. Stopped Minting Coins?
The global pandemic has led to a coin shortage in the United States. But why do we need coins at...
13 Bizarre Facts About America’s Earliest Elections
Times sure have changed! Early in our country's history, Election Day was a jubilant affair filled with alcohol, parades, cakes,...
18 Positive Ways the World May Change After Coronavirus
There are some surprising silver linings to the devastation of the COVID-19 crisis.
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.
Here’s How Words Get Added to the Dictionary
Just look it up—or look here to check out the dish on dictionaries that logophiles will love! (Logophile means word...
How the Pandemic Changed My Bucket List
COVID-19 has forced practically every person around the globe to change their long- and short-term plans.
My Parents Are Racist—Here’s How I Deal With It
It took me years to realize that growing up in pre-apartheid South Africa explains my parent's racism but it doesn't...
These 17 “Modern” Words Are Much Older Than You Thought
From "politically correct" to "smash hit," these terms have actually been in our language for quite some time.
8 Creepy Staircases in the Middle of Nowhere
Who knew stairs could be so spooky?
