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[ad_1] Every October, people start dragging their (plastic) skeletons from the depths of their closets. Whether it happens to be a towering Skelly or a more...
[ad_1] Crosswalks are an often-neglected part of urban design; they’re usually just white stripes on dark asphalt. But recently, they’re getting more exciting—and safer—makeovers. In the...
[ad_1] World Dictionary Day takes place on October 16, the birthday of the American lexicographer Noah Webster, whose enormous, two-volume An American Dictionary of the English...
[ad_1] The Manchac wetlands, about a half hour northwest of New Orleans, are thick with swamp ooze. In the summer the water is pea-green, covered in...
[ad_1] Few songs have proven as lucrative as “Margaritaville,” a modest 1977 hit by the late singer/songwriter Jimmy Buffett that became an anthem for an entire...
[ad_1] William Chester Minor opened his eyes and gazed sleepily at the figure of a man looming over the foot of his bed. The intruder, who...
[ad_1] Nineteenth century Dutch artist Vincent van Gogh had a unique perspective on the world, which he presented through breathtaking Post-Impressionistic paintings. But before he caught...
[ad_1] People have screamed “boo,” or at least some version of it, to startle others since the mid-16th century. (One of the earliest examples documented by...
[ad_1] If there’s one thing that’s sure to irritate a nit-picking grammar pedant, it’s someone saying that they “literally” jumped out of their skin, or that...
[ad_1] Pumpkins are an inescapable part of the fall season. You’ll see them on porches, as coffee flavors and on cereal boxes in stores, and even...
[ad_1] Being rich, famous, or influential has plenty of perks—but escaping the spirit world’s torments isn’t necessarily one of them. Here are eight prominent individuals, both...
[ad_1] Crows often get a bad rap. In many Western cultures, they’ve been associated with death, disease, and bad omens. Farmers accuse crows of stealing crops...
[ad_1] When a large company stumbles, it’s major news. Coca-Cola infamously angered millions of soda drinkers when it tinkered with its recipe to produce New Coke...
[ad_1] Certain philosophical questions can invade even the most disciplined of minds. Do aliens exist? Can a soul ever be measured? Do cats fart? While the...
[ad_1] Even the most confident of crooners may cringe upon hearing a recording of their own voice: “Is that what I actually sound like?” Unfortunately, the...
[ad_1] Steven Spielberg fans are likely familiar with Devils Tower, even if they don’t know it by name. The dramatic butte—which towers 1267 feet above the...
[ad_1] Columbus, Ohio, is a diverse city with funky festivals, die-hard sports fans, and beautiful parks. Read on for more facts about the capital of the...
[ad_1] The Hinterkaifeck farmstead was a lonesome place. Located near the woods outside the Bavarian town of Gröbern, about an hour’s drive from Munich and a...
[ad_1] Big. Smelly. Rare. Phallic. These adjectives all describe Amorphophallus titanum, commonly known as the corpse flower. While native to western Indonesia, the plant takes Instagram...
[ad_1] Alfred Kinsey—who was born in Hoboken, New Jersey on June 23, 1894—grew up in early 20th century America, in a cultural climate that regarded concepts...