Why do we say 'spill the beans' and other expressions? Exploring the origins
The phrase "elephant in the room" originated to describe a significant, obvious issue that people are reluctant to discuss, likely deriving from 19th-century fables where an elephant was humorously depicted as being overlooked in crowded spaces.
The phrase "elephant in the room" originated to describe a significant, obvious issue that people are reluctant to discuss, likely deriving from 19th-century fables where an elephant was humorously depicted as being overlooked in crowded spaces.
420 Day this year marks the start of a 10-day stretch of palindrome dates
A palindrome is a sequence of characters that reads the same forwards and backwards, such as "level" or "121".
A palindrome is a sequence of characters that reads the same forwards and backwards, such as "level" or "121".
This active volcano in Antarctica is spewing real gold dust
Mount Erebus, one of the most active volcanoes, is estimated to emit roughly 80 grams of gold each day.
Mount Erebus, one of the most active volcanoes, is estimated to emit roughly 80 grams of gold each day.
Mystery object found on beach turns out to be remnant of top secret military program
An artifact resembling the fuselage of an aircraft washed up on Cape Cod, and historians suggest it's linked to an old military program from the Cold War.
An artifact resembling the fuselage of an aircraft washed up on Cape Cod, and historians suggest it's linked to an old military program from the Cold War.
Total eclipse of the heart: Couple gets engaged on special Delta flight to totality
A New York City man proposed in one of the most epic ways imaginable, possibly outshadowing the largest shadow of the year.
A New York City man proposed in one of the most epic ways imaginable, possibly outshadowing the largest shadow of the year.
Charlotte the stingray: Aquarium gives update on fish with virgin pregnancy
Charlotte the stingray, pregnant despite having no male companion, “continues to be healthy," according to a new update from aquarium staff.
Charlotte the stingray, pregnant despite having no male companion, “continues to be healthy," according to a new update from aquarium staff.
Colorado library receives returned book more than a century overdue: 'Things happen'
A library in Colorado recently received the unexpected return of a book that was due back in '19.
A library in Colorado recently received the unexpected return of a book that was due back in '19.
Young inventor turns heads in Chile with cardboard patrol car
In Antuco, Chile, a 10-year-old named Alfredo Ossess created a stir by driving a cardboard-made patrol car equipped with a beacon, siren, and radio.
In Antuco, Chile, a 10-year-old named Alfredo Ossess created a stir by driving a cardboard-made patrol car equipped with a beacon, siren, and radio.
Unmarked graves reveal George Washington family secrets
A DNA examination of remains in unmarked graves uncovered a mystery surrounding President George Washington’s family tree.
A DNA examination of remains in unmarked graves uncovered a mystery surrounding President George Washington’s family tree.
Must watch: Mike Jerrick's earthquake moment goes viral with hilarious remix
Two local music producers turned Mike Jerrick's interview with a woman who felt "a little shake" during last week's earthquake into an instant bop.
Two local music producers turned Mike Jerrick's interview with a woman who felt "a little shake" during last week's earthquake into an instant bop.
Earthquake happens during Montco man's delicate surgery
A Montgomery County man was in the middle of a vasectomy when the 4.8 earthquake in New Jersey happened and the doctor put the tools down, waiting for the earhquake to end. The man is doing all right.
A Montgomery County man was in the middle of a vasectomy when the 4.8 earthquake in New Jersey happened and the doctor put the tools down, waiting for the earhquake to end. The man is doing all right.
Watch: Thief disguised as trash bag steals package
The homeowner thought the wind might have blown the parcel, before checking the door camera footage to discover it had been taken by a crafty criminal.
The homeowner thought the wind might have blown the parcel, before checking the door camera footage to discover it had been taken by a crafty criminal.
Skydivers to take plunge during total solar eclipse for unprecedented view
A group of thrill-seeking skydivers is gearing up for an extraordinary experience during the upcoming total solar eclipse on April 8.
A group of thrill-seeking skydivers is gearing up for an extraordinary experience during the upcoming total solar eclipse on April 8.
Largest fresh egg producer in US finds bird flu in chickens at Texas, Michigan plants
Cal-Maine Foods said Monday it destroyed 1.6 million laying hens and 377,000 pullets at its Texas facility on the Texas-New Mexico border after bird flu was found in the flock.
Cal-Maine Foods said Monday it destroyed 1.6 million laying hens and 377,000 pullets at its Texas facility on the Texas-New Mexico border after bird flu was found in the flock.
'Mountain lion' turns out to be chonky cat, police admit
A large cat seen in a South San Francisco residential area, initially mistaken for a mountain lion, was confirmed by police to be an oversized domestic or feral feline.
A large cat seen in a South San Francisco residential area, initially mistaken for a mountain lion, was confirmed by police to be an oversized domestic or feral feline.
April Fool's Day shenanigans: From speed trap pranks to 'sports mode' police shoes
On April Fool's Day, numerous agencies and companies globally joined in pranks, highlighting the enduring appeal of the tradition.
On April Fool's Day, numerous agencies and companies globally joined in pranks, highlighting the enduring appeal of the tradition.
‘Ozempig’ remains St. Paul Saints' mascot despite uproar that name is form of fat-shaming
For a Minnesota minor league baseball team known for a history of outlandish promotions, the idea of naming its longtime live pig mascot after the weight loss drug Ozempic made perfect sense.
For a Minnesota minor league baseball team known for a history of outlandish promotions, the idea of naming its longtime live pig mascot after the weight loss drug Ozempic made perfect sense.
Watch: Dogs cause $3,000 damage trying to reach cat inside car
A Florida woman woke up to find her car damaged by two dogs attempting to reach a cat inside.
A Florida woman woke up to find her car damaged by two dogs attempting to reach a cat inside.
Woman left with kidney damage after visiting hair salon
Topical glyoxylic acid may be to blame for the women's injuries, doctors say.
Topical glyoxylic acid may be to blame for the women's injuries, doctors say.
Woman eating pork rinds accidentally swallows nail
A South American woman found herself in a hospital emergency after inadvertently ingesting a nail that mysteriously found its way into her packet of pork rinds.
A South American woman found herself in a hospital emergency after inadvertently ingesting a nail that mysteriously found its way into her packet of pork rinds.