Household chores you’re actually doing completely backward Plenty of cleaning habits feel intuitive until someone points out that the sequence matters. Do the steps in the wrong order and the exact same effort produces a […]
We are not lovin’ it! From “I’m lovin’ it” to “Finger lickin’ good,” these catchy phrases are supposed to make you crave that juicy burger or crispy fried chicken. But let’s be honest, not all […]
Odd Victorian habits that sound made up today There’s a considerable distance between us and the Victorians, at least on the surface. Dig into a book like Judith Flanders’ Inside the Victorian Home, though, and […]
Features in old cars that made complete sense at the time Look at a car from fifty or eighty years ago and half its controls read as genuinely bizarre now. A crank on the front […]
Get your grill on (literally) Grilling season is here! While meat often takes center stage (and for good reason!), we also have a variety of grilled veggie and fruit recipes to help you celebrate the […]
Why was long hair on a man considered wrong before the 1900s? A reader wrote in with a genuinely good question: why does long hair on a man still read as unusual today, even decades […]
Pretty petty reasons big bangs broke up On the outside, many bands seem to consist of musicians with a common cause and something to say. Behind the scenes, it can be a very different story, […]
These Disney castles are based on real-life palaces Many of us grew up fantasizing about stepping foot in the magical world of Disney castles (Elsa’s castle may look cold, but the decor!). But your fantasies […]
Strange habits your dog picked up just to copy you Dogs copying their owners isn’t just a cute coincidence. Traces back to real behavioral science, though not quite the theory people usually reach for. Ivan […]
Country music’s greatest bar brawl songs of all time It’s hard to beat the sweet twang of a classic country music song when it comes to excellent comfort music. Interestingly, that same music also provides […]