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

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Unfortunately for the locals of Charlotte, North Carolina, they came out on top not only with the worst branch of the DMV in the country (with just over 30 percent of online reviews considered ...

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

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 ...

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

Uncle Sam is an easily recognizable piece of wartime propaganda. And legend says he was based off a real person—though that may not actually be the case.

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

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 ...

The world’s oldest known hominin cancer. | Patrick Randolph-Quinney (UCLAN)/ CC BY-ND 4.0 The true origins of cancer may always be murky, but recent research has shown that it’s likely one of ...

When we say something “sticks out like a store thumb,” we mean it’s conspicuous, obvious, or unusual (and typically not in a good way).

Housing may be at record levels of unaffordability, but millions of people are still browsing real estate listings. A home’s amenities—whether it’s a fireplace, finished basement, or ...