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

Peggy isn’t the only seemingly random sobriquet for Margaret. There’s also Daisy, which, like Peggy, turns out to have a ...

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

Before the creation of synthetic plastics, patent leather was made by glazing animal hides with layers of resin-based varnish. The coating protected items like boots and carriage parts from wear and ...

Getting that campfire smoke smell out of your clothes isn’t as hard as it might seem, thanks to these tips and tricks.

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

The phrase made famous by ‘Good Will Hunting’ is much older than the 1997 film—and doesn’t have anything to do with actual apples.

Click to enlarge. CouponBirds // CC by SA 4.0 Because the study ranked each attraction based on the total number of “expensive” reviews rather than the proportion of its reviews, the analysis ...

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 ...

Click to enlarge. | Remitly // CC-by-SA-NC-ND-4.0 Breaking the data down by continent showed some intriguing regional trends around the world. In Europe (the only region for which an additional ...

Once you notice how many cartoon characters have four fingers, it‘s hard to ignore. The artistic choice originated with Disney and other early animation studios in the 1920s, and since then it ...

If the thought of it makes your skin crawl, you’re not alone, but these tips for what to look for when you’re shopping can help a lot.