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This quiz will put your skills to the test with 32 challenging words. From ‘bellicose’ & ‘quixotic’ to ‘ineffable’ & ‘magnanimous,’ we highly doubt you know the meaning of half of them…

“The signs were always there.”

Baldwin, Kravitz, Hudson, Cyrus, Coppola... Celebrity culture is often dominated by well-known surnames. But between all the nepo babies lies a whole inspiring world of rags-to-riches tales. These are just a few of the rich and famous people who literally started from the bottom—now they're here.

Needlessly gendered things pop up in the weirdest places. Sometimes, this means companies adopting marketing and advertising strategies where they, bizarrely, try to gender products and services for no logical reason whatsoever. Other times, it's random people showing their antiquated attitudes. Some folks, upon seeing this, get so frustrated that…

From awkward selfies to polished portraits, these then-and-now photos tell small, personal stories. They capture careers started, relationships formed, and confidence gained, all while proving that ten years can feel both incredibly long and surprisingly short.

Modern DNA kits make it easy to learn where your ancestors came from—just order a test, swab your cheek, and mail it to a lab. Soon, you’ll get a breakdown of your origins, from Ireland to Australia and beyond. But many services also match you with people who share your…

“Buy now before Musk gets one!”

“You’ve got to be careful with how much information you’re giving to strangers on the internet."

The internet has been obsessed with cats for years. These cute little creatures are the perfect mix of hilarious, adorable, and usually, intelligent. But there’s one specific type of cat that is particularly special: orange cats. These kitties are known for their bizarre and amusing behavior, so we’ve got a…