The Really (Expletive) Complicated History Of Swearing On TV
Today in 1965, a landmark moment in the history of televised profanity: an f-bomb live on the BBC! We'll look back at some choice moments where people used choice words on the air.
Queen Elizabeth II Had A Bunch Of Birthdays
The late Queen Elizabeth II once said being a royal meant your life was full of tradition. And there was a lot to tradition to keep track of - like how her birthday was celebrated more than once each year.
Stingrays Make Noise, And Now We Know What It Sounds Like
Scientists once thought stingrays were silent, but a recent recording project found out they make noise after all. Now they want to know why the rays make noises - and for who?
Helen Keller Once Flew A Plane, No Matter What People On The Internet Think
Today in 1880, the birthday of Helen Keller, the activist, author, speaker, and, on one occasion, a pilot. Never mind what randos on social media have claimed, here's the real story.
The Cheeseburger Has More Than One Origin Story
This weekend is National Cheeseburger Day, and there's only one such holiday. But if you ask where the cheeseburger came from, there are a couple answers.
The Ballad of Heckboy
Swearing is not for everyone, of course, but it does have one really big backer: science.
There Is a Big F**** Deal Here, Can You Help This Reporter Find It?
This reporter appears to be having a rough day.
When Canadians Snap
Most jokes about Canadians aren't actually jokes, they're just references to hockey, lumber and/or Rush with the word "eh" thrown in at the end.
I love you too much to let you say “darn”
I was probably the last person in my school to start swearing. A couple of my friends essentially staged a swearing intervention, refusing to leave until I'd said all of "those" words at least once.
Tiger Mike: Swearing is my privilege
The greatest boss in American history.