The 7 Unluckiest Days Around the World
Friday the 13th is just the beginning
Chappaquiddick: The Still Unanswered Questions About Ted Kennedy’s Fatal Car Crash of 1969
What really happened on the bridge on Chappaquiddick Island on Friday, July 18, 1969?
11 Days Historically Unluckier Than Friday the 13th
If you're superstitious, you'll do your best to stay safe on Friday the 13th. But watch out for these other...
Every Word Coined the Year You Were Born
Love seeing what's on the "new words of the year" list? Discover the words that made their debut the same...
What Your Face Shape Could Be Saying About Your Personality
It's not an exact science, but you may be able to learn a lot about someone's personality just from their...
8 People Reveal Their Most Embarrassing Email Mistake Ever
An estimated 205 billion emails are sent every single day. With so many opportunities to put the wrong email address...
14 Subtle Signs You’re Being Taken for Granted—and What to Do About It
Being helpful is a good trait ... but some people will take advantage of your willingness to assist. Here's how...
Common British Slang You Didn’t Realize You Knew
A new book offers a quintessential guide to classic, common British phrases—including their quirky history and definition.
How Can You Tell if Money Is Fake—Before You Get Duped?
It's easy to spot fake money if you know what to look for
Here’s What Your Favorite Food Says About You
Are you an extrovert? A risk taker? A traditionalist? These crave-worthy foods can tell you some surprisingly intimate things about...
This Is the Longest Word You Can Type with Your Left Hand
Here’s a hint: It has 14 letters.
Here Are the Official Uno Rules—And the Super-Fun Unofficial Ones Too
Whether you're following the official Uno rules or the house rules, or you just love chaos, here's how to play...
This Is the World’s Longest Place Name—And It Has 168 Letters
The longest place name in the world is a mouthful—and we dare you to try to pronounce it
I’m an Etiquette Expert, and These 16 Tips Will Make You the Politest Person in Any Room
Modern etiquette is about so much more than using the right forks and addressing envelopes. Here's what you need to know.
These 10 Secrets of Scandinavians Are Why They’re So Healthy
When you think Scandinavia, do you conjure up images of vigorous rosy-cheeked people, filled with energy and optimism? Who doesn't?...
9 Weird Facts You Never Knew About Laughter
You'll get a chuckle from this trivia about one of our most ancient forms of expression and communication.
11 Vow Renewal Etiquette Rules Every Couple Should Follow
As you mark this memorable marriage milestone, keep these expert-approved vow renewal etiquette tips in mind
Why Are There Only 28 Days In February?
No, it's not because it's terrible and everyone wants it to end immediately.
9 Hidden Symbols You Never Knew You Could Text
Whether you go for Apple or Android, every grammar nerd will love these tricks that finally perfect your punctuation.
Ask vs. Ax: Which Pronunciation Is Correct?
In the battle of ask vs. ax, why does only one pronunciation get respect?
Can You Guess How Many Living People Share Your Birthday?
When people add "And many more..." to the end of "Happy Birthday," they aren't kidding.
Why 1972 Was the Longest Year in History
And you thought 2017 was a long year.
Here’s the Real Reason Area Codes Make No Geographical Sense
Geography was the last thing the telephone company was thinking about when they developed the area code system
This Is Why You Only See No. 2 Pencils
In all likelihood, if you rummaged through any given school desk in the U.S., the first pencil you'd encounter would...
The 100 Greatest Compliments You Could Ever Give or Receive
A little love goes a long way with these uniquely personal compliments
This Is Why We Use %$@#! to Represent Curse Words
You know exactly what those random symbols mean, but they weren't always used to hide offensive language.
The Real T. Rex Sound Is More Unsettling Than You Think
Paleontologists believe that the real T. rex sound was nothing like the roar you hear in the movies. But it's...
This Is Why You Never See B Batteries
The most common batteries you encounter are AA, AAA, C and D. Why are there no B size batteries?
Stop Signs Used to Be Yellow—More Recently Than You Think
Red didn't always mean stop?!
