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The Beatles’ characters from ‘Yellow Submarine.’

The fact that the massively successful records below never took the top spot on the Billboard 200 might surprise you.

A colossal volcanic eruption covered an ancient Mediterranean city in ash and preserved its remains until the present day—and no, we’re not talking about Pompeii.

Winterizing isn’t exactly glamorous, but it’s an important task that can save you from a lot of trouble once the cold hits—and now is the time to get started.

Phantom energy is the easiest line on your electricity bill to tackle—and it’s not as mysterious as its name suggests.

Some of them rival the originals.

Careful study of surviving documents and specimens, as well as a little science, have revealed a bit about the dodo.

Hikers watch Kīlauea erupt from the safety of the trail.

if you want explosive drama with your hiking adventures, there’s nothing like walking on a volcano. Here are 10 trails that will take you there.

Start sprinkling bumfuzzle, taradiddle, and collywobbles into everyday conversation—but maybe let quomodocunquizing rest in obsolescent peace where it belongs.

Sin-eater, hokey-pokey man, and pure finder are all actual jobs from the past that no longer exist.

Remote Mt. Shuksen in Washington’s North Cascades National Park is the one of the least-visited locales in the system.

For those who prefer the road less traveled, these parks are worth the journey.

Losing your job doesn’t have to spell financial ruin (or a diet of ramen noodles).

Which states seem to have the kids’ best interests in mind?

The Salem witch trials were a troubling time in Colonial America.

A witch may not always dress in a pointy hat and fly on a broomstick, so start paying attention to things like how many pets they have, how many times they’ve been married, and if they weigh more than a stack of bibles.

Try wrapping your head around these facts.

Need an interesting fact to drop at parties? Look no further.

Which versions of ‘Matilda,’ ‘The Witches,’ and ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’ will make the cut?

Euphemisms allow us to discuss some grim or controversial topics employing a more palatable turn of phrase. These expressions were coined to disguise everything from capital punishments to diseases, death, slavery, and cannibalism.

Find out what everyone is searching for to perfect their spook-tacular looks this Halloween.

The large flying fox (Pteropus vampyrus) is a Southeast Asian species of megabat.

The flying mammals aren’t nearly as scary as these myths suggest.

These flicks found creative solutions to their budget limitations—and made better and more timeless stories in the process.

Some might accuse this kitty of gossiping.

Cats have attracted a lot of different superstitions over the years—some easier to believe than others.

Now and Then (1995) • Truth or Dare/Fight Scene [4K]

Critics might have panned the film—Roger Ebert said it was “made of artificial bits and pieces”—but audiences loved it, and now it’s a beloved cult classic. Ahead of its 30th anniversary in October, here’s what you need to know about ‘Now and Then.’