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Pets

Dog breeds with the most timeless popularity

Three Irish Setters sitting in the grass

Baldest states: New data on where men fill hair-loss medication prescriptions the most

A man looks himself at the mirror inspecting his receding hairline.

Black Friday trends 2025: What do shoppers really want from brands?

A Christmas promo code added into a shopping app checkout page.

How to hand wash your bra: A step-by-step guide

A couple of bras being hand-washed in a white basin.

Shopping for a 7-day weight loss meal plan at 5 grocery stores: Which is cheaper?

A supermarket cashier staff scans a bag of potatoes at a checkout counter.

Pets

Pets

15 most popular dog breeds that keep it quiet

Akita Inu dog lying on green grass with tongue out

Pets

20 facts about golden retrievers

Golden retriever enjoying the outdoors in a large grass field at sunset.

Pets

20 facts about French bulldogs

Three french bulldog puppies

Pets

20 facts about dachshunds

A box filled with daschund puppies

Pets

Can you guess the dog breed from just their outline?

Outline of a dog at sunset

Art & Culture

Why weird wins in modern marketing—and how brands are pulling it off

Boxes of OLIPOP's collaboration probiotic drink with Spongebob Squarepants 'Pineapple Paradise' on display on a grocery store.

Most men want a return to traditional gender roles, but women aren’t so sure

A collage of cutouts and graphics of a traditional four-member family.

A centuries-old Appalachian hymn singing tradition is still soothing souls

'Amazing Grace' as it appears in Ginny Hawker's family heirloom songbook, Lloyd’s Primitive Baptist Hymns. You can see stains in the margins, left by the tobacco-covered hands of her aunt Annie Maud Puckett.

Art & Culture

What 'home skillet' and 25 other old-timey slang words mean

Comedy team Cheech and Chong (Tommy Chong and Richard Cheech Marin) in 1971.

Why are so few kids reading for pleasure?

Collage of curious and surprised children and books in black and white over a red background.

Family

How to navigate the mental toll of being a sports parent

Audience put their hands on their heads in shock at the 2023 Little League World Series in El Segundo, California.

How parents, programs, and automakers are working together to keep teen drivers safe

View from backseat of teen driver and expert behind the wheel.

Infant sleep safety: 8 tips every parent should follow

An infant quietly sleeps in a crib.

Family

20 baby boomer baby names that have gone out of style

Mother watching her baby eat a cookie, circa 1950s.

What are the best in-home care options for seniors with dementia?

Close up of Asian elderly woman's hand pointing at analog clock with caregiver visible behind her.

Food & Drink

Shopping for a 7-day weight loss meal plan at 5 grocery stores: Which is cheaper?

A supermarket cashier staff scans a bag of potatoes at a checkout counter.

Healthy Halloween? 38 desserts ranked from best to worst

Chocolate cupcakes with ghost toppers beside Halloween pumpkins.

Food & Drink

25 tasty snack recipes

Homemade spicy jalapeño popper dip with bacon.

Food & Drink

Can you match the signature dessert to its state?

Close-up of chocolate Boston cream pie.

The joy and health benefits of induction cooking

A colorful mix of stir-fried chicken, fresh vegetables, and cashews is sizzling in a pot on an induction cooktop.

In Your State

In your state

States with the most boat owners

A happy senior couple sitting on the side of a sail boat on a calm blue sea looking and pointing to a clear horizon

In your state

States with the most registered hunters

Hunter walking carrying a rifle on a sunny fall day

In your state

States with the highest concentration of bridges

View of San Francisco skyline with famous Oakland Bay Bridge illuminated in evening light.

In your state

States with the most drunk driving fatalities

Burning vehicle upside down in the middle of the road after collision.

In your state

States where road conditions are deteriorating fastest

Close up on damaged road surface.

Retrospective

We feel guilty about our digital habits. So why won't we change?

An illustration depicting someone working on computer and using energy resources with AI, with icons symbolizing carbon footprint superimposed.

Skoolie couples therapy: Living in a school bus might or might not save your marriage

A young couple living inside a renovated, stylish old bus.

Retrospective

Can you solve these 25 real Jeopardy! clues about the '70s?

Models from Finland preview a collection of suede and leatherwear, including leather Micro Pants, the finnish equivalent of Hot Pants, by Friitala of Finland.

Retrospective

What state seals say about America and what they don't

The U.S. seal on a podium.

Retrospective

The decline of pay phones in every state

A vintage black and white photo of a telephone booth at 42nd Street and Lexington Avenue in New York City.

Prescription medication costs are adding up for pet owners

An orange cat taking a pill from its owner's hand.

Food & Drink

Best breweries in 50 major cities

Food & Drink

Best Chinese restaurants in 50 major cities

Food & Drink

Best steakhouses in 50 major cities

Baldest states: New data on where men fill hair-loss medication prescriptions the most

A man looks himself at the mirror inspecting his receding hairline.

Black Friday trends 2025: What do shoppers really want from brands?

A Christmas promo code added into a shopping app checkout page.

How to hand wash your bra: A step-by-step guide

A couple of bras being hand-washed in a white basin.

Shopping for a 7-day weight loss meal plan at 5 grocery stores: Which is cheaper?

A supermarket cashier staff scans a bag of potatoes at a checkout counter.

Can you really beat loneliness online? What the data says about connection in virtual spaces

A 3D illustration of two groups communicating via virtual reality.

Healthy Halloween? 38 desserts ranked from best to worst

Chocolate cupcakes with ghost toppers beside Halloween pumpkins.