21 French Names You’re Probably Mispronouncing
The pronunciations of names like ‘Yves’ and ‘Geneviève’ aren’t hard once you’ve heard them a few times.
2023-10-24 00:20
Why Is It Called the “Placebo Effect”?
What is a placebo? Technically, a Latin phrase meaning ‘I will please.’ It’s also a Catholic prayer and a clever insult.
2023-10-23 23:57
This Elevator Alternative Would Let You Bike Up Skyscrapers
This gives the phrase "biking to work" a new meaning.
2023-10-23 20:59
Pop-Up Video Store to Offer 14,000 Copies of Jerry Maguire
The Jerry Maguire Video Store will open in Los Angeles on January 13, 2017.
2023-10-23 20:57
25 Things You Should Know About Houston
In a state where everything's bigger, H-Town looms particularly large.
2023-10-23 20:55
This 'Smart' Bed Accessory Will Rock You to Sleep
The Adiva One is a bed accessory that operates on the premise that adults enjoy being rocked to sleep as much as babies do.
2023-10-23 20:55
Are White Cats More Likely to Be Deaf?
Several studies have reported that deafness is more prevalent in white cats, but few provide a good estimate of how common it is.
2023-10-23 20:52
50 Things Turning 50 This Year
Here are some people, places, events, and things turning the big 5-0 in 2013.
2023-10-23 20:50
What Are Those Red and Green Lights on Curling Stones?
Olympic curling stones are pretty self-policing—here's what those green and red lights can tell you.
2023-10-23 20:48
This Updated Pegboard Game Helps Stroke Victims Relearn Motor Skills
One startup is using games to make physical therapy more engaging.
2023-10-23 20:23
Lyanna Mormont Was Only Supposed to Appear in One Game of Thrones Scene
The iron-fisted Lady of Bear Island totally stole the one scene she was hired to appear in back in season 6, and a fan-favorite (and now-recurring) character was born.
2023-10-23 18:55
You Can Now Go Inside Chernobyl’s Reactor 4 Control Room
Did HBO’s ‘Chernobyl’ leave you wanting more? Don a hazmat suit and tour the control room in all its radioactive glory.
2023-10-23 18:29