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 ...

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 ...

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.

It seems like the Aperol Spritz came out of nowhere in the past few years to become the summer drinker’s tipple of choice, ...

From pop royalty to prog-rock gods, here are the household names who decided against showing up to the pop cultural ...

Picture how you might react if a stranger started harassing you on public transportation. Most people would, in theory, imagine telling them off, calling for help, or even physically defending ...

When it comes to analog hobbies, the humble jigsaw puzzle is one of life’s greatest choose-your-own-adventure options. You can do it solo or with friends. You can make it cooperative or ...

The term ball peen hammer first saw print in 1874, when a mechanic’s dictionary referred to it as a “metal worker’s hammer ...

What flavor is bubblegum? Bubblegum is akin to the likes of blue raspberry —it doesn’t exist in nature, but if you tried it in a blind taste test, you’d likely recognize it right off the bat ...

Remember Chuck E. Cheese? He’s back with arcades aimed at grown-ups featuring classic games, collectibles, and throwback ...