- Down to Clown: When Juggalos Were Declared a Criminal Gang by the Department of Justice
Fans of the horrorcore group Insane Clown Posse find themselves on the outskirts of society. They like it that way.
- 1 day ago 3 Dec 24, 5:03pm -
- Where the World Wants to Travel for Christmas This Year, Mapped
The analysis used data from search and social media posts to determine where people around the world wanted to go for Christmas—and dug deeper to provide American data state by state.
- 1 day ago 3 Dec 24, 1:04pm -
- KFC Releases Fried Chicken-Inspired Tamagotchi Toy
KFC customers in Spain can now raise their own digital fried chicken pet.
- 2 days ago 3 Dec 24, 12:01pm -
- Tune Twist Quiz #19
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?
- 2 days ago 3 Dec 24, 10:02am -
- Why Do So Many Products Come With ‘Do Not Eat’ Packets?
And what happens if you chow down on one anyway?
- 2 days ago 3 Dec 24, 9:01am -
- 8 Books About Historical Cannibalism
You might want to skip dinner after reading these.
- 2 days ago 3 Dec 24, 7:01am -
- Ready or Not: How Time Out Dolls Went From Cute to Creepy
Are time out dolls cursed? People in certain corners of the internet seem to think so.
- 2 days ago 2 Dec 24, 5:02pm -
- 14 U.S. Towns With Christmassy Names
From North Pole to Bethlehem to Eggnog, here are 14 places in the United States with names that will remind you of the winter holidays.
- 2 days ago 2 Dec 24, 3:04pm -
- The Creepy Cryptids from Appalachia You Probably Haven’t Heard Of
You don’t want to run into these creatures in the woods after dark—or ever.
- 2 days ago 2 Dec 24, 1:02pm -
- 11 Defunct Sports Teams
From the Macon Whoopees to the Piedmont-Westernport Drybugs and beyond.
- 2 days ago 2 Dec 24, 12:29pm -
- ‘Brain Rot’ Is the Word of 2024, According to Oxford
The phrase for being terminally online is not flattering, but it is Oxford’s Word of the Year.
- 3 days ago 2 Dec 24, 12:02pm -
- Title of a Romance Novel or Name of a Nail Polish?
Turns out the monikers of romance books and cosmetics can sound eerily similar.
- 3 days ago 2 Dec 24, 10:04am -
- Why Do Christmas Crackers Come With Paper Crowns?
Let’s crack the history wide open.
- 3 days ago 2 Dec 24, 9:03am -
- The Ultimate Christmas Trivia List
Dazzle your holiday party guests with these facts about Christmas movies, music, traditions, and more.
- 4 days ago 1 Dec 24, 6:56am -
- What’s the Kennection? #143
All five answers to the questions below have something in common. Can you figure it out?
- 5 days ago 30 Nov 24, 11:02am -
- How Did Evergreen Trees Become a Christmas Symbol?
Discover the origins of the Christmas tree tradition that brings joy to millions each season.
- 5 days ago 30 Nov 24, 9:01am -
- 10 Dog Breeds That Have Changed Drastically Over the Years
These breeds aren’t what they used to be.
- 5 days ago 29 Nov 24, 5:01pm -
- 9 Olde-Timey Holiday Drinks to Whip Up This Winter
From traditional eggnog to boozy apple toddies, these old-fashioned holiday bevvies from vintage cookbooks will warm you up on winter days.
- 5 days ago 29 Nov 24, 3:01pm -
- Map Shows How Driving Etiquette Differs Around the World
This map covers the surprising driving laws and customs followed in 180 countries.
- 6 days ago 28 Nov 24, 5:01pm -
- The 20 Most Popular Winter Holiday Destinations
Planning a holiday vacation retreat? Here are the top winter destinations to hit up, regardless of whether you prefer warm or cold weather.
- 6 days ago 28 Nov 24, 3:04pm -
- Why Don’t Casinos Have Windows?
Most casinos lack windows, and gamblers like it that way.
- 6 days ago 28 Nov 24, 1:01pm -
- The 7 Worst Birthdays to Have, According to Moms
If moms had a choice, they wouldn’t go into labor around the holidays.
- 7 days ago 28 Nov 24, 11:01am -
- Can You Solve This Old-Timey Riddle? #14
This riddle dates back to the 18th century—can you figure out the answer?
- 7 days ago 28 Nov 24, 9:58am -
- Notre-Dame Cathedral Is Ready to Reopen Five Years After Fire
The long wait for the Notre-Dame Cathedral to reopen will be over in December.
- 7 days ago 27 Nov 24, 4:01pm -
- Missed the Northern Lights This Year? Scientists Say They’re About to Get More Active
If the northern lights are on your bucket list, the 2026 to 2027 winter season will be exciting for you.
- 7 days ago 27 Nov 24, 1:01pm -
- Definition Detective Quiz #16
We give you an obscure word with four definitions—one correct, three made up. Can you identify the correct one?
- 8 days ago 27 Nov 24, 10:04am -
- A History of Concept Albums In 15 Albums
Some people love the concept album—and some love to hate them. But chances are you’ve listened to songs from one or two of them in your life.
- 8 days ago 27 Nov 24, 7:03am -
- Solved: The Mystery of the Squirting Cucumber’s Powerful Projection
The little gourd can shoot its seeds nearly 40 feet via "ballistic dispersal”—but until now, the mechanism behind the plant’s power and proliferation was poorly understood.
- 8 days ago 26 Nov 24, 5:01pm -
- The Updated Atari 7800+ Lets You Game Like It’s 1986
The Atari 7800+ makes it possible to play the games you haven’t touched since childhood.
- 8 days ago 26 Nov 24, 2:02pm -
- The World’s Thinnest Spaghetti Could Have Surprising Medical Applications
It's 200 times thinner than human hair, and you won't find it at Olive Garden anytime soon.
- 8 days ago 26 Nov 24, 1:01pm -
- 9 People Who Shaped Christmas
Historical figures like Charles Dickens, Thomas Nast, Washington Irving, and even Queen Charlotte all helped create Christmas as we know it.
- 9 days ago 26 Nov 24, 11:01am -
- Tune Twist Quiz #18
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?
- 9 days ago 26 Nov 24, 10:03am -
- Living Room vs. Family Room vs. Den: What’s the Difference?
You can binge Netflix in any room you like, but there are some key differences between these living areas.
- 9 days ago 26 Nov 24, 9:01am -
- 19 Retired NBA Mascots
Some of these former mascots were beloved—and some have been gladly forgotten.
- 9 days ago 26 Nov 24, 7:03am -
- Lost Emperor Penguin Who Washed Up in Australia Returns Home
A penguin named Gus captured people’s hearts when he appeared on an Australian beach not long ago. Now he’s ready to go back home.
- 9 days ago 25 Nov 24, 4:02pm -
- The 25 U.S. Cities Most Likely to Have a White Christmas
Northern states, such as Alaska and Minnesota, will likely see snow on Christmas.
- 9 days ago 25 Nov 24, 3:02pm -
- Get Into the Holiday Spirit With These Festive Macarons
These Christmas-themed macarons are worth the effort.
- 9 days ago 25 Nov 24, 2:02pm -
- Why Christmas Music Sounds So Distinct
Sleigh bells certainly help make Christmas music sound so Christmassy. But it’s a little more complicated than just that.
- 9 days ago 25 Nov 24, 1:01pm -
- Can You Tell the Real McDonald’s Items From the Fakes?
See if you can guess which of these unusual items were on the McDonald’s menu at one time, and which we made up.
- 10 days ago 25 Nov 24, 9:59am -
- Where Does the Phrase ‘Beyond the Pale’ Come From?
To get to the answer, we need to discuss Latin, wooden stakes, Catherine the Great, and, of course, Shakespeare.
- 10 days ago 25 Nov 24, 8:58am -
- 7 Words We Rarely (or Never) Use Without Their Prefixes
Solving the etymological mysteries of 'innocent,' 'disgruntled,' and other prefix-dependent words.
- 10 days ago 24 Nov 24, 11:03pm -
- The Easiest Places To Buy Citizenship Around the World
Looking to buy your way into citizenship? Discover the differences between golden visas and CIPs, plus which countries are easiest to get into right now.
- 11 days ago 24 Nov 24, 11:01am -
- Minnesota Launches New Bald Eagle Livestream After the First Ends in Tragedy
The 20-year-old nest that starred in the state agency’s first livecam was destroyed by a snowstorm. Now, viewers can tune into watch another eagle pair raise their family at a new spot.
- 11 days ago 23 Nov 24, 1:01pm -
- What’s the Kennection? #142
All five answers to the questions below have something in common. Can you figure it out?
- 12 days ago 23 Nov 24, 11:03am -
- The 15 States That Produce the Most Christmas Trees
There are Christmas tree farms scattered throughout the United States. Here’s which states produce the most of the holiday-favorite evergreen.
- 12 days ago 23 Nov 24, 6:56am -
- Why Does ’Phony’ Mean Fake?
The origins of the term come from the Irish word for “ring.”
- 12 days ago 22 Nov 24, 5:02pm -
- Trade in Your D20 for This Digital D&D Watch
Ditch the dice and grab the Timestop D-20 for your next D&D session.
- 12 days ago 22 Nov 24, 2:03pm -
- Sick of Your Instagram Algorithm? Meta Is Testing a Way to Reset It
Meta is currently testing a new feature that will give users a fresh start.
- 13 days ago 22 Nov 24, 12:01pm -
- The 20 Most Popular Baby Names of 2024
Parenting website BabyCenter has reported the latest news on the most popular names for boys and girls in 2024.
- 13 days ago 22 Nov 24, 11:01am -
- The Caduceus: The Mistaken Meaning of the Medical Symbol
This ancient symbol, also called the Staff of Hermes, depicts two snakes intertwining around a stick that is capped by wings. It’s used as a medical logo, but for almost all its roughly 5000-year history, the caduceus had nothing to do with medicin…
- 13 days ago 21 Nov 24, 5:01pm -