- Why Is It Called a “Soap Opera”?
How did daytime dramas like “Guiding Light” and “General Hospital” become known as “soap operas”? It's all thanks to commercials.
- 2 days ago 21 Mar 25, 9:03am -
- The Best States for Birdwatching, Mapped
Use this map to plan your birding schedule ahead of the spring migration.
- 3 days ago 20 Mar 25, 5:01pm -
- 5 Fascinating Animals Named After Disney Characters
Classic Disney characters have lent their names to spiders, dinos, and more.
- 3 days ago 20 Mar 25, 3:01pm -
- The 10 Happiest Countries on Earth, According to Gallup’s World Happiness Report
Each year, Gallup’s World Happiness Report ranks nations based on support systems, social trust, generosity, and more.
- 3 days ago 20 Mar 25, 1:32pm -
- Why Deep-Diving Seals Don’t Drown
Scientists at the University of St. Andrews found that seals can detect blood oxygen levels, allowing them to plan dives and avoid drowning.
- 3 days ago 20 Mar 25, 1:30pm -
- This Smart Ring Translates Sign Language in Real Time
Cornell’s SpellRing could change the ASL translation game.
- 3 days ago 20 Mar 25, 12:02pm -
- The 10 U.S. Cities With the Most Green Space
From Chesapeake, Virginia, to Anchorage, Alaska, these cities offer plenty of parkland.
- 3 days ago 20 Mar 25, 11:01am -
- Can You Solve This Old-Timey Riddle? #30
The riddle below dates back to 1876—can you figure it out?
- 3 days ago 20 Mar 25, 10:01am -
- Antiques vs. Memorabilia vs. Collectibles: What’s the Difference?
Do you often mix up antiques, memorabilia, and collectibles? If so, it‘s about time you learned the difference.
- 3 days ago 20 Mar 25, 9:01am -
- Inside ‘Inside Baseball’: How America’s Pastime Invented a Handy Metaphor
In the 19th century, 'inside baseball' only had one meaning—here's how it came to be.
- 4 days ago 19 Mar 25, 4:57pm -
- Nearly 900 Dachshunds Break Record for Breed’s Largest Dog Walk
What happens when nearly 900 dachshunds gather in one place? A world record, of course.
- 4 days ago 19 Mar 25, 4:02pm -
- 10 Times Animals Changed History
History is teeming with unlikely heroes—these ones just happen to have feathers and fur.
- 4 days ago 19 Mar 25, 2:56pm -
- The 10 Most Popular National Parks of 2024
Which U.S. national parks saw the most visitors in 2024? Super-popular spots included Yosemite, Acadia, and Glacier National Park.
- 4 days ago 19 Mar 25, 2:02pm -
- When ‘Garfield Minus Garfield’ Subtracted the Strip’s Title Character
How an experimental journey into the dark mind of Jon Arbuckle became an internet sensation.
- 4 days ago 19 Mar 25, 1:05pm -
- Pikachu and More Pokémon Are Finally Getting the LEGO Treatment in 2026
The wait is over—Pokémon is finally joining LEGO. Here‘s what we know so far about the legendary collaboration.
- 4 days ago 19 Mar 25, 12:14pm -
- What Exactly Is Beef Tallow?
What it is, what it's used for, and whether it lives up to the hype.
- 4 days ago 19 Mar 25, 12:02pm -
- ‘The Simpsons’ Is Now Streaming 24/7 on Disney+
The long-running animated comedy can stream for two weeks without repeating an episode.
- 4 days ago 19 Mar 25, 11:38am -
- Definition Detective Quiz #30
We give you an obscure word with four definitions—one correct, three made up. Can you identify the correct one?
- 4 days ago 19 Mar 25, 10:03am -
- What Happens If You Shoot a Gun in Space?
Space shootouts are possible. The Soviets proved it.
- 4 days ago 19 Mar 25, 9:02am -
- The Sad, Strange History of Turnspit Dogs
Turnspit dogs had a terrible job. And once their work was made obsolete, the breed went extinct.
- 5 days ago 18 Mar 25, 5:03pm -
- Why Travelers Should Be Wary of “Airport Theory”
Traveling is stressful, and subscribing to “Airport Theory” will only make things worse.
- 5 days ago 18 Mar 25, 4:01pm -
- Learn Amazing Facts About Women Scientists With Kari Byron
The former MythBusters host and co-founder of the National STEM Festival tells us what emerging tech she thinks kids today won’t be able to live without—and what we can expect from the podcast she’s launching with fellow MythBuster Tory Belleci…
- 5 days ago 18 Mar 25, 2:02pm -
- When John Denver Almost Went into Space
The country music icon spent years trying to get higher than any musician had ever been.
- 5 days ago 18 Mar 25, 12:57pm -
- 5 Old-Timey Easter Traditions We Don’t See Anymore
From "scrabbling games" to hunting hares, these old Easter traditions have fallen out of fashion.
- 5 days ago 18 Mar 25, 11:01am -
- Tune Twist Quiz #33
It’s time to play Tune Twist, where we translate the lyrics of popular songs into multiple languages and then back into English. Can you figure out what the song is, or who performed it?
- 5 days ago 18 Mar 25, 10:03am -
- Why Did Toys Disappear From Cereal Boxes?
The days of police badges and lightsaber spoons lurking in boxes are over. Kids now get QR codes. What happened?
- 5 days ago 18 Mar 25, 9:01am -
- 7 Fascinating Facts About Isaac Asimov’s ‘I, Robot’
From what he originally called the fix-up sci-fi collection to the words he invented in its stories, here’s what you need to know about Asimov’s ‘I, Robot,’ which turns 75 this year.
- 5 days ago 18 Mar 25, 7:03am -
- How Do Astronauts Breathe in Space?
Engineers have had to come up with some interesting ways to generate oxygen for astronauts in the vacuum of space.
- 6 days ago 17 Mar 25, 5:03pm -
- The Vienna Vegetable Orchestra Turns Produce Into Musical Instruments
This record-breaking band specializes in vegetal instruments—from celeriac bongos to pepper horns.
- 6 days ago 17 Mar 25, 4:02pm -
- The 10 Deadliest National Park Properties in the U.S.
Find out which national parks have recorded the most fatal incidents in recent years.
- 6 days ago 17 Mar 25, 3:01pm -
- Older Penguins Moved to the New England Aquarium’s New ‘Retirement Island’
The New England Aquarium’s retirement area for penguins offers specialized healthcare and a peaceful habitat for elderly birds.
- 6 days ago 17 Mar 25, 2:02pm -
- 5 Fascinating Interpretations of “Snow White”
Scholars believe the tale—which has versions around the world—represents everything from the pain of motherhood to childhood jealousy (and some even think it might be based on real history).
- 6 days ago 17 Mar 25, 11:02am -
- Can You Tell Food Fact From Food Fiction?
See if you can figure out which of these food product facts are about real people—and which are mere invention.
- 6 days ago 17 Mar 25, 9:54am -
- The Top 10 Most Productive States in America
See which states excel in time management and work efficiency.
- 6 days ago 17 Mar 25, 6:58am -
- What’s the Kennection? #158
All five answers to the questions below have something in common. Can you figure it out?
- 8 days ago 15 Mar 25, 11:03am -
- ACT vs. SAT: What’s the Difference?
Learn about the SAT and ACT differences, including test format, scoring systems, and duration.
- 8 days ago 15 Mar 25, 9:03am -
- Deer Hunter Stumbles Upon Mammoth Tusk on Texas Ranch
A colossal mammoth tusk was uncovered in West Texas, marking an unexpected fossil find.
- 9 days ago 14 Mar 25, 5:02pm -
- New Virtual Museum Lets You Explore Harriet Tubman’s Teenage Home
Peer into Harriet Tubman‘s father’s home via the Maryland Department of Transportation‘s new virtual museum.
- 9 days ago 14 Mar 25, 4:02pm -
- 11 Essential Books by Irish Authors That Are Worth Reading
This St. Patrick’s Day, revisit literary classics by Irish authors like James Joyce and Roddy Doyle, plus discover a few new writers along the way with this roundup.
- 9 days ago 14 Mar 25, 3:04pm -
- Whale Pee Is Good for the Ocean, Study Finds
A new study reveals that baleen whales, including humpbacks and gray whales, enrich oceans when they take a whizz.
- 9 days ago 14 Mar 25, 2:01pm -
- A Simple Twist of Fate: The Surprising Connection Between Bob Dylan and Nora Ephron
The link between singer-songwriter Bob Dylan and writer Nora Ephron is mostly a forgotten footnote in pop culture history, but the story behind it all is absolutely fascinating.
- 9 days ago 14 Mar 25, 1:03pm -
- The 15 Longest-Running Cast Members in ‘Saturday Night Live’ History
How long has Kenan Thompson been on 'SNL'? Nineteen seasons—and counting.
- 13 Sep 22, 7:00am -
- How Steven Seagal Claimed His Place as the Worst Host In 'Saturday Night Live' History
For more than 30 years, 'SNL' cast members have regularly cited Steven Seagal as the worst host the show has ever had—an ignoble distinction for a program that's been on the air for half a century.
- 25 Aug 22, 4:34pm -
- All 26 Members of the ‘Saturday Night Live’ Five-Timers Club
You might already know that Tina Fey and Steve Martin are in SNL’s Five-Timers Club. But what about Drew Barrymore and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson?
- 30 May 22, 1:00pm -
- Error in Judgment: The 100-Year-Old Supreme Court Typo That May Have Altered Judicial Decisions
The typo in a 1928 opinion may have inadvertently influenced an unknown number of decisions to follow.
- 19 Apr 22, 2:00pm -
- When Brendan Fraser Randomly Crashed Rob Lowe’s 2000 Saturday Night Live Hosting Gig
Brendan Fraser shouting "Bedazzled!" over SNL’s closing instrumental music confused everyone, including host Rob Lowe.
- 29 Mar 21, 10:30am -
- The Land of Gorch: The Forgotten Muppets Sketch That Ran During SNL’s First Season
“I don’t write for felt,” writer Michael O'Donoghue said, and John Belushi often called them “mucking Fuppets.”
- 4 Nov 20, 8:00am -
- St. Patty’s Day vs. St. Paddy’s Day: Which Is Correct?
You can always avoid the issue by spelling out “St. Patrick’s Day,” but here’s how to properly abbreviate it.
- 3 Mar 20, 12:00pm -
- 5 Fast Facts About the Spring Equinox
Wondering when the first day of spring is in 2025? Here’s everything you need to know about the vernal equinox.
- 20 Mar 19, 7:00am -
- Behold! The World’s Largest Beaver Dam
It's twice the length of the Hoover Dam, but it was only discovered with the help of satellite imagery.
- 30 Oct 18, 9:30am -