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 ...

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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.

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Though the 1975 original film is legendary, the ‘Jaws’ sequels actually get pretty weird—and here are the real reasons why.

Unfortunately for the locals of Charlotte, North Carolina, they came out on top not only with the worst branch of the DMV in the country (with just over 30 percent of online reviews considered ...

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Japan’s geisha are experts in their field, but they’re often treated like tourist attractions. See why Kyoto officials have ...

We give you an obscure word with four definitions—one correct, three made up. Can you identify the correct one?

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 ...

Walt Disney Animation Studios has been delighting audiences since 1937, when Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs was first released. Since then, they’ve taken us on journeys far and wide, from tales ...

The gas station doesn’t know how much fuel you’re going to buy when you pay at the pump. To make sure you have enough funds ...