How Does Sword Swallowing Really Work?
The ancient art of sword swallowing may seem like some sort of elaborate trick—but it’s very, very real (and very, very dangerous).
2023-10-19 08:16
Delta Air Lines scales back changes to its loyalty program after a revolt by customers
Delta Air Lines will move more slowly in tweaking its frequent-flyer program after customers complained loudly about changes the airline announced back in September
2023-10-19 06:25
Meet Pepper X: Guinness World Records’ New Hottest Pepper
The Carolina Reaper used to be the hottest pepper in the world—but it just got dethroned by its own offspring.
2023-10-19 04:53
11 Fascinating Facts About Jackson Pollock’s ‘No. 5, 1948’
Even if you can’t appreciate this masterpiece's aesthetic, it has a history that’s worth its weight in house paint and stacks of cash.
2023-10-19 04:51
1 Misconception About 50 Professions
Most people only work a handful of different jobs in their lifetime, which means they might get their knowledge of other careers from TV and movies. That opens the door to a lot of misconceptions about a lot of different professions.
2023-10-19 04:22
The Delicious History of the Bacon, Egg, and Cheese Sandwich
‘New York Times’ restaurant critic Pete Wells once said the humble bacon, egg, and cheese was “designed to satisfy practical needs rather than voluptuary desires.“ But is that selling the sandwich short?
2023-10-19 03:58
These Spooky Candles Melt Down Into Creepy Metal Skeletons
Halloween is absolutely the season for decorating your house with cat skeleton candles by PyroPet.
2023-10-19 03:20
8 Historical Accounts of Werewolves
Turning into a werewolf was a popular pastime in 16th-century France.
2023-10-19 00:23
Adopting a rescue dog? Here's what to know about pet insurance
October is the ASPCA’s Adopt a Shelter Dog Month
2023-10-18 22:20
13 Old and Obscure Terms for the Butt
When talking about the fundament, some terms have slipped through the crack of lexical history—so please enjoy these old and enjoyable terms for the hindquarters.
2023-10-18 20:26
Serena Williams has a 2-book deal, starting with an 'intimate' and 'open-hearted' memoir
Now that she’s stepped back from the sport she dominated like few others, Serena Williams is ready to reflect
2023-10-18 20:21
Six French airports forced to evacuate for security reasons
Six airports in France were forced to evacuate on Wednesday for security reasons.
2023-10-18 19:57