Bankruptcy slams the brakes on Dutch e-bike manufacturer VanMoof
The Dutch bicycle maker VanMoof, which won design awards for its stylish electric bikes, has been declared bankrupt
2023-07-18 19:50
The iNaturalist App Is Like Shazam for Plants, Animals, and Insects
It has even led to the discovery of a new species.
2023-07-18 05:25
Skelly Who? Meet Home Depot’s Newest Giant Skeleton—A 13-Foot Jack Skellington
The Home Depot is back with a new Halloween collection featuring a 13-foot, animatronic Jack Skellington from Tim Burton’s “The Nightmare Before Christmas.”
2023-07-18 01:49
11 Successful (and Silly) Euphemisms for the F-Word
The f-word is often thought of as the most useful and flexible word in English. Whether that’s true or not, the term is so successful that it’s spawned dozens of euphemisms. Here are a few of them.
2023-07-17 20:26
Homonym vs. Homophone vs. Homograph: What’s the Difference?
Here’s why some homophone examples also work as homograph and homonym examples.
2023-07-15 05:22
8 Ways to Experience Indigenous Heritage in One Canadian Province
Indigenous-led tourism is driving a cultural revival in British Columbia. Here's how to experience the Canadian province's 10,000-year-old traditions.
2023-07-15 02:25
A Tale of Two Creeps: Radiohead, Stone Temple Pilots, and the Great 'Creep' Face-Off of 1992
If you wanted to hear your favorite band sing "Creep" in the early '90s, you had a plethora of choices.
2023-07-14 23:24
The Pub From ‘The Banshees of Inisherin’ Is Now a Real Place
‘The Banshees of Inisherin’ filming locations mostly got torn down after production. One genius decided to resurrect the pub.
2023-07-14 22:20
15 Historical Figures’ Names You’re Probably Mispronouncing
Here’s how to pronounce ‘Elie Wiesel,’ ‘Cixi,’ and 13 other famous names from history.
2023-07-14 20:26
Forgot Your Passcode? There's a Way to Unlock Your iPhone Without It
Getting locked out of your iPhone is frustrating. But it’s possible to solve the problem of a forgotten passcode without hiring a hypnotist.
2023-07-14 03:23
The Zany History of Mini Golf
Whether you call it mini golf, putt putt, or a cheap date, miniature golf has been popular since the 19th century.
2023-07-13 04:18
20 of the Best Prime Day Deals on Toys and Games
Save up to 80 percent on select games and toys during this year’s Prime Day event, plus discover the best Meta Quest 2 deals, LEGO discounts, and more.
2023-07-13 03:54