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Why Do We Say “On the Fence”?
The phrase was first used back in 1828.
The Queen Ballad Freddie Mercury Wrote About His Favorite Cat
It’s hard not to get emotional learning about a love for an animal. Listen to the song “Delilah” here.
5 Popular Quotes Commonly Misattributed to Henry David Thoreau
That motivational Henry David Thoreau quote might actually be a dupe. From "go confidently in the direction of your dreams" to "happiness is like a butterfly," these lines were never said by Thoreau at all.
5 Things Princess Diana Loved That Might Surprise You
From one specific cocktail to astrology, here are five things you might not know Princess Diana was fond of.
5 Misconceptions About the Founding Fathers
Some of the Founding Fathers spread misinformation and owned slaves. Here are five false beliefs you might have about the likes of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, and Benjamin Franklin.
Frida Kahlo's Handwritten Notes Reveal a Different Side of the Artist
Frida Kahlo's letters to her friends and lovers, sometimes sealed with a lipstick kiss, display both the artist's vulnerability and her precision.
Why Are U.S. Mailboxes Blue?
U.S. mailboxes have been many different colors, but blue was adopted surprisingly recently. Here's the story behind the shade.
The Iconic Rolling Stones Song Keith Richards Wrote in His Sleep
One day in 1965, Keith Richards woke up to discover he had recorded the chorus of "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction" on tape, but had no memory of doing so.