
16 Things You Didn’t Know About the ‘Mona Lisa’
Her tricky smile and timeless allure have inspired academic study and artistic emulation for more than five centuries. But the story of this perplexing portrait of 'Mona Lisa' is even richer than it looks.
1970-01-01 08:00

Linguistic Siblings: 9 Pairs of Words With Surprisingly Shared Etymologies
The connections between words aren’t always as straightforward as the link between run and runner; often, figuring them out requires the subtle unraveling of linguistic evolution, the kind of detective work that makes etymology so fascinating.
1970-01-01 08:00

10 of History’s Most Amazing Survival Stories
Most of us never find ourselves in a battle for our lives. That makes these incredible survival stories all the more memorable.
1970-01-01 08:00

America's 10 Most Beautiful—and Surprisingly Affordable—Places to Live
Great location doesn't equal high real estate prices in these American cities.
1970-01-01 08:00

Chew on These 11 Impressive Competitive Eating Records
Pop a Tums and read about some of the most impressive competitive eating records ever broken.
1970-01-01 08:00

10 Facts About James Baldwin’s ‘Giovanni’s Room’
James Baldwin's novel 'Giovanni’s Room' was rejected by editors and publishers before it was eventually released in 1956.
1970-01-01 08:00

Amazon Prime Day 2023 Is Coming Soon—and Here Are the Best Early Deals You Can Already Shop
Discover the best early Prime Day deals happening now for Amazon Prime Day 2023 on Apple products, robot vacuums, and more.
1970-01-01 08:00

10 Amazing Facts About Stan Lee
Comic book legend Stan Lee started out writing obituaries.
1970-01-01 08:00

10 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About the Fourth of July
One Founding Father thought we were celebrating on the wrong day, but that hasn’t stopped Americans from pulling out all the stops on July 4.
1970-01-01 08:00

The 10 Wildest Movie Plot Twists
There’s nothing quite as satisfying as having the rug pulled out from under you while watching a movie, but too many flicks that try to shock can’t stick the landing.
1970-01-01 08:00

13 Audiobooks You Didn’t Know Were Narrated by Celebrities
Uncover the best audiobooks narrated by celebrities, from beloved childhood classics like “Little Women” to hard-hitting contemporary tales like Celeste Ng’s 2022 book, “Our Missing Hearts.”
1970-01-01 08:00

5 Ways to Define a Sandwich, According to the Law
Is a hot dog a sandwich? What about a burrito? It depends on whom you ask—and what state you live in.
1970-01-01 08:00