We give you an obscure word with four definitions—one correct, three made up. Can you identify the correct one?

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The gas station doesn’t know how much fuel you’re going to buy when you pay at the pump. To make sure you have enough funds ...

Getting that campfire smoke smell out of your clothes isn’t as hard as it might seem, thanks to these tips and tricks.

Japan’s geisha are experts in their field, but they’re often treated like tourist attractions. See why Kyoto officials have had to crack down on tourist photos.

Whether you believe a customer is always right probably depends on which side of the counter you’re on. For shoppers, having a merchant who’s quick to rectify mistakes and listen to concerns ...

The term ball peen hammer first saw print in 1874, when a mechanic’s dictionary referred to it as a “metal worker’s hammer ...

Within the last 200 years, we’ve discovered about two dozen species of hominins in Europe, Africa, and Asia—which you can see laid out in this map.

If city lights block the stars over your backyard, this map can help you hunt down the darkest skies for epic stargazing.

Remember Chuck E. Cheese? He’s back with arcades aimed at grown-ups featuring classic games, collectibles, and throwback ...

Josephine Baker. | Estate of Emil Bieber / Klaus Niermann/GettyImages As one of the most famous figures of the Jazz Age, American-born singer, dancer, and entertainer Josephine Baker may seem an ...

Do you often mix up antiques, memorabilia, and collectibles? If so, it‘s about time you learned the difference.