Time for that beach blanket to hibernate. / Anna Efetova/GettyImages With August now behind us, autumn aficionados are no doubt making space in their pantries for all manner of pumpkin spice products.

Referring to someone as a “worm” usually expresses a pretty low opinion of that individual. Betrayed at work? Your foe could be a worm. Relationship gone sour? Perhaps you were dating a worm. Yet ...

Bob Stoldal woke up one night and couldn’t understand what he was seeing. There, on his television, was Bullitt, a crime drama starring Steve McQueen that remains memorable for having one of the best ...

Blowing gray bubbles just wouldn’t feel as fun. / Colin Anderson Productions pty ltd/Digital Vision/Getty Images (woman with bubblegum); Justin Dodd/Mental Floss (question mark) Most people have ...

Some of us can't wait to frolic in the leaves. / Ashley Corbin-Teich/Connect Images/Getty Images Whether you’re into traditions like apple bobbing, haunted houses, or Oktoberfest, there are ...

Take your crossword puzzle skills to the next level with these tips. / Shannon Fagan/GettyImages For some people, the crossword puzzle is a relaxing way to start the day. For others, it’s an obsession ...

John Winter Jones was a 19th-century English librarian and antiquarian, best known during his lifetime for being principal librarian of London’s British Museum. In addition to his work ...

Martin Laurello performs his signature trick in the 1920s. / George Rinhart/Getty Images (Laurello), Jasmin Merdan/Moment/Getty Images (background) Osteopathic conventions are not exactly hotbeds ...

There’s nothing like landing at your dream destination only to discover your entire wardrobe was somehow lost along the way. Or being stuck in an hours-long security line and nearly missing your ...