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The Surprising Reason We Eat Spicy Food
People who live near the equator use more spices per recipe than people who live far from the equator. But that isn't for the reason you think. Spices and other plant ingredients have special powers that make them a truly magical superfood!
Why Salt and Pepper Ended Up On Every Table
Salt and pepper shakers are so omnipresent on tabletops that adding a dash of the white or black stuff (or both!) is almost a dining rite. The seasonings pair well with just about everything and they go together like — well, salt and pepper.
Why Is English Awash in Sailors' Jargon?
There are so many common words and phrases in English that came from the world of sailing, it's almost OVERWHELMING!
Melungeon: Appalachia's Lost Tribe
For centuries the Melungeon people of Appalachia believed they were of Portuguese descent. Turns out, their direct lineage is more African than anything else.
Inside A Perfectly Preserved Early Tudor Mansion
Athelhampton House was originally built in 1485, at the end of the Wars of the Roses, during the early Tudor period. The Grade II listed building features classic Tudor architecture, with its most notable element being the Great Hall, which is a fine exam...
Secrets of the Hope Diamond (1998)
The Hope Diamond is indeed one of the world's most extraordinary gems. A blue diamond of great rarity and greater beauty. After 300 years of intrigue, revolutions, personal misfortunes and tragedies, the Hope Diamond now belongs to the American people and...
The Tragedy of the One Guy Who Was Right About the Trojan Horse
Explore the famous depictions of the tale of Laocoön, who the gods punished for warning the Trojans about the Greeks' wooden horse.
A New York Village Devoted to Books
The tiny town of Hobart, New York, is home to around 400 residents and seven bookstores. Correspondent Conor Knighton finds out how this "book village" became a dream destination for bibliophiles.
SURPRISING Blind Auditions leave the Coaches in AWE on The Voice
From sound healing to a beatboxing group, these extraordinary Blind Auditions will leave you in awe!
What Is Pickleball
Pickleball is a racket/paddle sport in which two or four players use a smooth-faced paddle to hit a perforated, hollow plastic ball over a 34-inch-high net until one side is unable to return the ball or commits a rule infraction. Pickleball is played indo...
Exhilarating Dance Numbers from Broadway’s Best
Explore some of our favorite dance performances from "Irving Berlin's Holiday Inn," "Kinky Boots," "An American in Paris," "42nd Street" and "Anything Goes" in this dance compilation!
Maxwell: Tiny Desk Concert
Have you ever been in a room where you can feel a palpable, collective swooning? Welcome to a Maxwell Tiny Desk. The crooner’s sensual falsetto and rooted baritone have seduced audiences since his debut album dropped in 1996. One of the leading voices in...
Donald Duck Tries to Keep His Cool While Eating Spicy Wings
Donald Duck is an icon of the American cinema, with countless film and television appearances to his name, and a distinctive delivery that makes every appearance unique and unforgettable. Now, he's celebrating a major birthday milestone—90 years of wise-q...
Top 10 Broadway Opening Songs That Break the Fourth Wall
These opening songs make the audience part of the show. Welcome to MsMojo, and today, we’re counting down our picks for the show tunes that make the audience part of the show right from the first note. Our countdown includes "Ex-Wives," "Road to Hell," "A...
The Mystery of South America's False Horses
How did the "false horse," Thoatherium, and its relatives survive when their hoofed legs seemed to be adapted for an ecosystem that wouldn't exist for another 12 million years?
Lady Gaga, Bruno Mars - Die With A Smile
A duet between Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars was always going to generate a lot of interest upon release, and “Die With a Smile,” the anthemic pop-rock collaboration released on Friday (Aug. 16), is hoping to cash in that star power for a splashy debut within...