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Handwritten love letters are underrated.

HISTORY

Dear Valentine: A Brief History of Great Love Letters

THE BODY

13 Facts About Genes

CATS

Cat Forgotten on Plane Completes Three International Trips in 24 Hours

LIVE SMARTER

How To Prevent Static Cling on Clothes

TikTok is driving another eBay frenzy.

TikTok is driving another eBay frenzy.

SOCIAL MEDIA

Need an iPhone With TikTok Access? They’re Being Listed for Thousands on eBay

An OG VHS of this flick still commands top dollar.

An OG VHS of this flick still commands top dollar.

MONEY

6 Rare Disney VHS Tapes That Are Worth a Lot of Money Today

It's not just the product of some bizarre kitchen sorcery.

It's not just the product of some bizarre kitchen sorcery.

BIG QUESTIONS

Why Does Plastic Never Fully Dry in the Dishwasher?

Did you next trip make the list?

Did you next trip make the list?

TRAVEL

The 10 Most Turbulent Flight Paths in the World

LANGUAGE

1

Definition Detective Quiz #22

2

The Surprisingly Literal Reason We Call Letters “Uppercase” and “Lowercase”

3

Why Is It Called a “Manila” Envelope?

4

Why Are Oft-Repeated Jokes or Stories Sometimes Called “Old Chestnuts”?

5

Disinformation vs. Misinformation: What’s the Difference?

HISTORY

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Give ’em a spin.

Give ’em a spin.

20 Albums Turning 50 in 2025

The dogs who pulled off the Nome Serum run might have looked a little bit like this.

The dogs who pulled off the Nome Serum run might have looked a little bit like this.

10 Things You Need to Know About the 1925 Serum Run to Nome, Alaska

A man, a plan, a canal, Panama!

A man, a plan, a canal, Panama!

15 Impressive Facts About the Panama Canal

These important heritage sites are at risk.

These important heritage sites are at risk.

10 of the World’s Most Endangered Monuments

QUIZZES

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Tune Twist Quiz #26

Can You Match the Slogan to the Fast Food Chain?

Ken Jennings.

Ken Jennings.

What’s the Kennection? #150

Can you figure it out?

Can you figure it out?

Can You Solve This Old-Timey Riddle? #22

FEATURES

‘Guess Who?’ has been a hit for over 40 years.

The Surprising Origins of the ‘Guess Who?’ Game

Rupert Holmes played piano on “Timothy,” a song he wrote about cannibalism.

When the Guy Behind “Escape (The Piña Colada Song)” Wrote a Song About Cannibalism

Elmo & Patsy - Grandma Got Run over by a Reindeer

How “Grandma Got Run Over By a Reindeer” Became a Holiday Staple

BIG QUESTIONS

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Certain smells become less pungent in cold air.

Certain smells become less pungent in cold air.

What’s Really Happening When You “Smell” Snow?

Some situations require sterilization, while sanitizing works fine in others.

Some situations require sterilization, while sanitizing works fine in others.

Sanitize vs. Disinfect vs. Sterilize: What‘s the Difference?

Turning off all those notifications can be a game-changer.

Turning off all those notifications can be a game-changer.

Airplane Mode vs. Do Not Disturb Mode: What’s the Difference?

A fantastic blep.

A fantastic blep.

Why Do Cats ‘Blep’?