The 20 Most Popular Royal-Inspired Baby Names
These are the most popular aristocratic baby names in 2025, from Amelia to George
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Anime Art Auction Features Rare Cels From Studio Ghibli Films and More
A stunning collection of original cels and signed memorabilia from popular anime is heading to auction in late March.
21 Things You May Not Know About the U.S. Constitution
How well do you really know the U.S. Constitution? Discover things you might not have realized about this influential document, like its dictator-friendly loophole.
Meet the Clurichaun, the Leprechaun’s Lesser-Known (But Equally Impish) Cousin
Here’s a crash course in these infamously impish creatures, from how to tell one from a leprechaun to which clurichaun stories are worth reading.
Why Do People Freeze Wedding Cake?
Freezing a portion of a wedding cake is a centuries-old tradition. If you’re going to freeze the top layer of your wedding cake, make sure you do it right.
Here’s Why Some People Wear Orange—Not Green—On St. Patrick’s Day
You might be used to people wearing green on St. Patrick’s Day, but some sport orange instead. Here’s why.
The Best and Worst States for Workplace Culture, Mapped
Midwestern and northeastern states were most likely to have positive workplace cultures.
Why Do Bridesmaids Traditionally Wear the Same Dress?
Bridesmaid traditions can get pretty bizarre, but the real reason behind why they usually wear the same dress is perhaps the most fascinating of all.
Why Are Four-Leaf Clovers Considered Lucky?
While the shamrock mainly has religious ties, the four-leaf clover—often mistaken for the same plant—is often associated with luck. We explain why.
How Did Latin America Get Its Name?
Latin isn’t widely spoken in Latin America, so why is it called that?
11 People Whose Names Became Adjectives
From David Lynch to Queen Elizabeth I, these folks achieved a type of lexical immortality when their names became adjectives.
The Top 10 Destinations for Solo Travel in 2025
This list of 2025’s best solo travel spots features destinations like Spain, Egypt, and New Zealand.
How Pack Rats Solved a Chaco Canyon Mystery
Chaco Canyon was once the vibrant religious center of a Native American culture whose collapse long remained a mystery—until pack rat middens revealed an important clue.
8 of History’s Greatest Love Affairs
History is full of sweeping love affairs, from Antony and Cleopatra to Catherine the Great and Grigory Potemkin and many more. Discover some of the most passionate here.
10 Captivating Creatures From Celtic Mythology
Although there are a few distinctive beasts that are place-specific, many ghosts, fairies, and goblins pop up in similar forms across the various Celtic mythologies.
8 Unforgettable Lip-Sync Incidents
From Milli Vanilli to Mariah Carey and beyond.
8 Ancient Archaeological Sites That Pre-Date the Clovis People
Archaeologists used to think that the Clovis people were the first inhabitants of the Americas some 13,500 years ago. The evidence from these ancient sites says otherwise.
Certified Stinker: The Leonardo da Vinci Musical Financed by Guano
‘Leonardo: The Musical: A Portrait of Love’ didn’t exactly soar on stage. But don’t blame the bird poop that helped get it there.
7 Fascinating Facts About Chinua Achebe’s ‘Things Fall Apart’
He wrote the book partially in response to European writers like Joseph Conrad, who Achebe said depicted Africa “as ‘the other world,’ the antithesis of Europe and therefore of civilization.”
10 Unusual Love Tokens from History
In past centuries, you might have given your valentine a bent coin, jewelry made out of hair, or a carved whale tooth instead of a bouquet of roses.
How ‘Destination Dupes’ Will Help You Ditch the Crowds and Save Money on Your Next Vacation
Hoping to travel on a budget? You may want to rethink that trip to Rome.
Why Do People Propose on One Knee?
The origins for this marriage proposal tradition go back to the days of knights and courtly love.
10 of the World’s Most Endangered Monuments
From lighthouses to terracotta sculptures to out-of-this-world spots, these important heritage sites are at risk due to things like degradation and climate change.
20 Albums Turning 50 in 2025
Some true classics are turning the big 5-0 this year, from Springsteen’s ‘Born to Run’ to Rush’s ‘Fly by Night.’
