Why Is It Called a Bikini, Anyway?
Find out the little-known history behind the tiny two-piece swimsuit, which celebrates its 73rd birthday on July 5, Bikini Day.
5 Types of Toxic Co-Workers and How to Deal with Them
For most, working in an office can offer a pleasant, exciting, and motivating path to a successful career. However, sometimes...
If You Display These 10 Traits, You Might Be a Boring Person
Boring is as boring does. If you need to up the ante on your scintillation skills, these tips from experts...
This Is What Happens When You Put the Wrong Thing in the Recycling Bin
Aspirational recyclers may be costing the environment and the economy.
The Nicest Place in Mississippi: Jourdan River Estates
Hurricane Katrina wiped out 58 of the 60 homes here. But the town’s back with a bang, celebrating their recovery...
How to Be Polite in 15 Different Countries
Here's why you shouldn't give knives in China, jump a line in England, or admire a watch in Fiji—and why...
14 Most Famous Women in Flight
Ninety-one years ago on June 18, Amelia Earhart became the first woman to fly across the Atlantic. She was a...
Everything You’ve Heard About Surviving a Rip Current Is Wrong
Plus, more common myths about rip currents, debunked.
17 Fascinating Facts About Water Parks That Will Make You Want to Visit One Now
If you thought water parks sounded cool before, just wait until you read this!
15 of the Oldest Artifacts Ever Discovered
Humans and our ancestors have been creating tools, art, and everyday objects for millions of years, and each unexpected discovery...
The Most Popular Destination This Summer May Surprise You
New research shows that Americans are searching for flights to one sunny destination in droves this summer say the experts...
20 Recipes Like Grandma Used to Make
Rediscover these comforting recipes for a trip down memory lane.
If You Were Born In Summer, This Is What We Know About You
Astrology may be a matter of belief, but there are scientific studies that link birth season to personality and health...
20 Facts You Probably Didn’t Know About the Statue of Liberty
On June 17, 1885, 200,000 people lined the docks of lower Manhattan to watch the French steamer Isère carry the...
Can You Answer These Real Jeopardy! Questions About Words?
Jeopardy! phenom James Holzhauer parlayed his smarts and gambling skills to be correct 97 percent of the time he answered...
The Best Cities in America for Each Generation
Home is where the heart is sure, but according to a new 2019 Homes.com study, it should also be determined...
14 Overused Words That Have Lost Their Meaning Over Time
Thanks to the evolution of language, technology, and lots of hyperbole, these words used to convey a lot more merit,...
The Most Incredible Undersea Treasures Ever Found
Many of these amazing finds were discovered by accident. So the next time you're at the beach, keep an eye...
14 Things Over 90 Percent of Americans Actually Agree On
We live in contentious times but it turns out there are a lot of things we almost universally agree on.
Why Is the Plural of ‘Moose’ Not ‘Meese’?
It's a wild grammatical moose chase.
8 Real (and Hilarious) Newspaper Typos You Won’t Believe Were Printed
"Two cable cars have been arrested recently..."
10 Things You Never Knew About Amelia Earhart
Here are ten fun facts you probably didn't know about the accomplished aviator.
9 UFO Sightings No One Can Explain
Lots of unidentified flying objects turn out to be weather balloons, clouds, or planes, but there are definitely sightings that...
Famous Female Firsts: 85 Trailblazing Women Who Made History
From the first female pharaoh to the first woman to go to space, these are the history-makers who blazed the...
The Mysterious Note Walt Disney Left Behind Before He Died
When he died, Walt Disney left a multi-million-dollar franchise. But one small note changed everything.
The Most Popular Toy the Year You Were Born
Ready for a trip down memory lane? From Etch a Sketch to Big Wheels to Power Rangers, enjoy this blast...
20 Things You Had No Idea Were Invented in Canada
O Canada! For the country's national holiday, Canada Day on July 1, let's celebrate these cool inventions by our friends...
11 Little Etiquette Rules All Bridesmaids Should Agree to Follow
There's a lot more to being a bridesmaid than wearing a pretty dress and standing behind the bride. Nowadays, bridesmaids...
35 City Names Around the World You’re Mispronouncing
Sound like a native—or at least a savvy tourist—when you learn how to say these place names correctly.
