Fable vs. Folktale vs. Myth: What’s the Difference?
He believed that myths were a type of folktale that specifically told stories about some of the first sacred events—i.e., ...
Google Now Lets You Track Hotel Prices Just Like Flights
Finding reasonably priced plane tickets is one of the most stressful parts of traveling. Savvy travelers may already know that Google Flights allows people to track flight prices in order to snag the ...
10 Suspicious Facts about McCarthyism
McCarthyism advertised itself as a response to national security threats created by the Cold War, including Soviet espionage. But the movement was bigger than McCarthy himself: Its history stretches ...
The 10 States Most Likely to Survive an Alien Invasion
Alabama trails behind, with an alien invasion survival score of 7.91 out of 10. The state has more caves (35) than Virginia ...
Instacart Is Using AI to Track Down Out-of-Stock Items
Second Store Check is a tool that goes the extra mile when customers can’t find the item they want and don’t want a ...
Yes, People Fart More on Planes—Here’s Why
There’s a scientific explanation for why folks let it rip when they’re high in the sky, but it doesn’t make it any less aggravating.
Why You Shouldn’t Ball Your Socks—and How to Fold Them Instead
Bundling your socks actually wears them out quicker, stretching the elastic in the cuff and thinning the material. If you’ve ...