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Peggy isn’t the only seemingly random sobriquet for Margaret. There’s also Daisy, which, like Peggy, turns out to have a ...
Though the 1975 original film is legendary, the ‘Jaws’ sequels actually get pretty weird—and here are the real reasons why.
From David Lynch to Queen Elizabeth I, these folks achieved a type of lexical immortality when their names became adjectives.
Whether you believe a customer is always right probably depends on which side of the counter you’re on. For shoppers, having a merchant who’s quick to rectify mistakes and listen to concerns ...
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 ...
We give you an obscure word with four definitions—one correct, three made up. Can you identify the correct one?
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 ...
Walking isn’t just the most classic mode of human transportation: it’s also one of the healthiest, cheapest, and most sustainable. That’s why nearly 80 percent of those polled in a National ...
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 ...
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.
Sometimes, you need a fresh start. One of the most extreme ways to start anew is to move to another state. The real estate website View Homes recently revealed the best states to relocate to and ...
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