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Brownsville, Texas, (population 185,000) bucks the trend of the 10-year collision average; typical drivers there go 14 years ...
Both the Amazing Facts calendar and the Word Nerd calendar measure 4.6 inches by 4.6 inches, featuring tear-off pages and an easel backer so you can easily prop it up on a shelf or desk. They’re ...
This is another riddle taken from one of the very first modern anthologies of riddles published in the English language, The Riddles of Heraclitus and Democritus, from 1598.
Sequels don’t necessarily get the bad rap they once did. In addition to achieving success at the box office, many cinematic follow-ups are met with critical acclaim. Two out of the 10 Best ...
Though the 1975 original film is legendary, the ‘Jaws’ sequels actually get pretty weird—and here are the real reasons why.
Peggy isn’t the only seemingly random sobriquet for Margaret. There’s also Daisy, which, like Peggy, turns out to have a ...
Before the creation of synthetic plastics, patent leather was made by glazing animal hides with layers of resin-based varnish ...
Linguine with clams. | Luc TEBOUL/GettyImages Linguine, which means “ little tongues ” in Italian, is a long, flat noodle. Wider than spaghetti but narrower than fettuccine, it has a smooth ...
Japan’s geisha are experts in their field, but they’re often treated like tourist attractions. See why Kyoto officials have ...
‘Peter, Peter, Pumpkin Eater’ may not be the most kid-friendly nursery rhyme, as several interpretations of it involve murder.
There are many reasons why horses might need shoes. There’s pretty much only one reason why cows don’t.
Thanks to scientists in Spain, a more nutrient-dense—and visually striking—lettuce may soon be used as a tool against vitamin deficiencies. New Atlas reports that the Research Institute for ...