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The Simpsons is known for its well-educated writers and witty hidden references: No matter how small the demographic, its almost guaranteed there’s a Simpsons moment dedicated to it. The show is also famous for including musical numbers in many episodes. Some of these only last a few seconds, such as a riddle or schoolyard rhyme.

There are few foods tastier than sushi. Okay, maybe that statement doesn’t apply to absolutely everyone. After all, sushi can be an acquired taste! And many simply can’t get down with eating raw fish, eel, sea urchin, and everything else that comes with it. But for those of us who enjoy pulling out the chopsticks

Although best-known for their brutal business practices in the illegal drug trade, cartels can have a surprising range of side hustles and skills. Fierce and bloody competition and police clampdowns are risks that can cause profits from drugs to drop sharply, leaving cartel members to make up the shortfall or face the consequences. To protect

A list here for nature enthusiasts as we delve into the wild world of the animal kingdom. These jaw-dropping discoveries provide a dazzling insight into the diverse and often surprising behaviors of creatures, great and small. For this list, we journey from the depths of the ocean, where king crabs hitchhike and cuttlefish flex their

In the world of innovation, certain creations have left a mark, not always for the better. From swimming super suits promising unprecedented speed to electrified water attempting to cure hangovers, each of these inventions faced its share of fame and eventual blacklisting. Join us as we explore the rise and fall of these ten innovations

Franchise building is big business in the film world today, with studios seeking ever-more creative ways to connect fan-favorite characters across as many films as possible. While this has made Marvel the undisputed champion of the big screen for the past decade and a half, things don’t always go as planned. There are perhaps as

Plenty of historic places have been preserved over the years, such as the Tower of London and George Washington’s Mount Vernon, but it is often surprising to discover some of the history-related venues preserved for patrons to tour. Whether it is a place connected to a shocking crime or an offbeat event, these sites can

The United States is the land of firsts. States all across the great country love to claim that they were the first place to do this or that. Aviation is a great example of this. North Carolina claims they were the “first in flight” because that’s where the Wright brothers successfully set off in their

In the tapestry of our world, conversations about gender and sexuality are buzzing louder than ever. But let’s face it, some myths floating around could use a friendly debunking. This list is all about unpacking ten common misconceptions surrounding gender and sexuality. Buckle up for a journey of understanding as we tackle these myths head-on

Authors use their skills to investigate the world around them and the people that populate it. That includes their deaths. Many fiction authors have doled out extraordinary demises to their characters, but sometimes fact is stranger than fiction. While writing my book Strange Ways to Die in History, I found that many authors themselves have

Welcome to the universe of tongue-tingling delights. In this scorching exploration, we unveil a sizzling lineup of the hottest sauces that will have you questioning if hell just got a little cooler. Through flavor infernos and spicy spectacles, we’ll dive into ten hot sauces that turn up the heat while making you wonder if the

Some prefer to live life like a lone wolf, uninterested in sharing their space, and value alone time more than anything. To those types, love is just a word or something that warms their heart when their mother phones. For others, love is the lifeblood of existence, the very essence of who we as human

The ’90s were undoubtedly a golden era for Saturday morning cartoons. These shows not only entertained but also left a lasting impact on the generations that grew up watching them. While Saturday morning cartoons may no longer hold the same cultural significance in the age of streaming services, the nostalgia for these beloved classics continues

There is plenty we know about America’s past presidents. These men all served their country for four (or more) years in the highest office in the land and made difficult decisions about all kinds of domestic and international issues. Many, like George Washington and Franklin Delano Roosevelt, are well-known by all and studied regularly in

There is a reason why thrillers and police procedurals are so popular on TV and in literature: We all love a good mystery to solve. Detectives pour over information, interviews, and clues, building a puzzle of what-ifs and alibis until it all slots perfectly into a neat, completed puzzle, and the big picture becomes clear.

We’re only a few weeks into 2024, and yet it already feels as if this year is set to be a turbulent one. Attacks in Israel, hostages in Gaza, bombs dropping on Yemen, a Japanese plane crashing in a blaze of fire—we truly are living through wild times. But maybe 2024 was always destined to

As children, many of us sat around the dinner table or a crackling campfire, listening to our parents or friends tell us the creepiest stories. We’d surreptitiously glance over our shoulders, ready to run at the slightest creak of a twig or flutter of a curtain. The characters in these stories haunted us. They brought

Before 2007, more people lived in rural areas than in cities. Since then, humans have become more geographically concentrated, and many cities have grown in size as people have flocked to them. But some animal species have long lived in close quarters this way and for the same kinds of reasons that people do, such

Queens of England, or as some of these would be, queens of Great Britain, were undoubtedly under immense pressure whether they were consorts (queens due to their husbands being kings), regents (holding the title for their child, usually a son), or regnants (holding the title for themselves, usually with a husband titled “prince”). One of

History is filled with stories of executions and revenge, but some people take it a step further. In some cases, a person’s crimes are so egregious their enemies decide that being dead is no excuse for carrying out an execution! Yes, some people have died, been dug up, and put to death all over again