9 Rules About Eating Japanese Food That You Must Follow
The etiquette rules for Japanese dining go far beyond "no elbows on the table." Here's what you need to know...
These Are the Luckiest Days of the Year to Do Everything, According to Numerology
Numerology predicts many life events, believers say. When will good fortune come your way?
The Definitive Guide to Tipping Around the World
Avoid ruffling feathers while traveling the globe by learning customs for tipping around the world.
Here’s the Surprising History Behind Why the Alphabet Is in the Order That It’s In
And where did the catchy song come from?
This One Word, Repeated 8 Times, Forms a Sentence—and It’s Grammatically Correct
Hint: The word is the name of an animal.
These Two Places Could Be the 51st and 52nd States of America
Could we add two more stars to the American flag in the near future? Experts say yes.
If Your Child’s Drawings Look Like This, You Could Be Raising a Genius
According to a new study, the real way to find out if you have a genius on your hands isn't...
The Smarter You Are, the More You Judge People—Here’s Why
This may be one of the only downsides to being smart.
11 Golden Rules Everyone with Long Hair Should Commit to Memory Right Now
Long hair? Here's why (and how) you should care.
All Your Bathroom Etiquette Questions—Answered!
We all know to flush and wash our hands, but what about the not-so-obvious rules of the bathroom? Here's the...
The Science Is In: Crossword Puzzles Can Literally Make Your Brain Younger
Grab a pencil—or a pen if you're bold—and get ready to turn back time in your brain.
A Student Just Debunked the Most Famous Grammar Rule of All Time
Repeat after us: "I before E, except after W"
14 Life Tips Every Recent Grad Needs to Have in Their Back Pocket
Learn how to transition into adulthood and an avoid existential crisis with these necessary pieces of advice for finding your...
This Is the Strange (But True!) Origin of the Smiley Face
The story behind the happiness symbol isn't as cheerful as you'd expect.
This Weird Grammar Rule Is Why We Say “Flip Flop” Instead of “Flop Flip”
You've known this English rule your entire life—and never heard of it before now.
If You Were Born Between These Years, You’re Part of a Brand-New Micro-generation
If you had to adapt to the digital age, you're probably a Xenial.
Why Grammar Nerds Hate it When You Say ‘I’m Nauseous’
This old English argument will make you sick to your stomach.
The Word That Makes 55% of People Yawn When They Read It
Be careful *yaaaawwwwwwn* how you use it.
Airplanes Are Now Giving Out “Yellow Cards”—Here’s What That Means
Let's face it: Flying might as well be considered a sport, considering how much effort it takes just to get...
You’ll Never Guess What Amazon Was Almost Called—and Why They Had to Change the Name
Before Amazon became the world's largest online shopping site, there were several different contenders for names—and if you type some...
The World’s Ugliest Color Will Have You Kicking This Deadly Habit
Ugly has never looked quite so good.
You’ll Never Guess the REAL Color of the Statue of Liberty (Hint: It’s Not Green!)
Here's the story of how the Statue of Liberty became that iconic green color—and how it was almost reversed.
The Origin of the Word “Avocado” Is About to Make You Really Uncomfortable
You'll never look at an avocado the same way again.
11 of the Most Bizarre Insomnia Cures Ever
Would a good night's sleep be worth scoffing down the entrails of sea slugs or replacing your toothpaste with Fido's...
What Really Happened When Jackie Kennedy Met Queen Elizabeth
The first lady famously charmed France’s president Charles de Gaulle, but Britain’s sovereign was another matter. Here’s what didn’t make...
These Extraordinary True Stories Will Remind You About the Power of Trust
Taking a leap of faith and trusting someone else is one of the scariest things you can do, but these...
Can Drinking Water Before Chopping Onions Keep You from Crying? We Tested This and 5 Other Methods
From chewing gum to lighting a candle, it's time to figure out which of these myths about onion waterworks are...
This Is How Apple Pie Became America’s Favorite Dessert
Turns out that none of the ingredients in our favorite dessert are native to the United States. Yet history made...
One of the Biggest Myths About “Sounding Smart” Has Just Been Debunked
Write simply. Sound smarter.
