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How the Bootleg Nintendo System ‘Dendy’ Took Over 1990s Russia
In the '90s, Russian kids coveted unauthorized Nintendo systems with an elephant mascot named Dendy.
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This 19th-century riddle was created by the British Museum’s librarian—can you figure it out?
LEGO’s New Mario Kart Series Brings the Classic Game to Life
Mario Kart is getting the LEGO treatment—finally.
Can You Solve This Old-Timey Riddle? #4
The riddle below dates back to the 19th century—can you figure it out?
Definition Detective Quiz #2
We give you an obscure word with four definitions—one correct, three made up. Can you identify the correct one?
Tune Twist Quiz #4
In Tune Twist, we run the lyrics of a hit song through multiple languages, then translate them back into English. Can you figure out what the song is, or who performed it?
Can You Guess the Famous Author Based on Their Weird Nickname?
Even distinguished novelists have had to endure bizarre monikers.
What‘s the Kennection? #128
All five answers to the questions below have something in common. Can you figure it out?
Can You Solve This Old-Timey Riddle? #3
This riddle is a century old—can you figure out the answer?
Definition Detective Quiz #1
We give you an obscure word with four definitions—one correct, three made up. Can you identify the correct one?
How the Giant Foam Finger Became a Staple of Sports Events
Those giant foam fingers you wave in the air at sporting events might seem to tower over the crowd, but they actually have a pretty humble origin story.
Tune Twist Quiz #2
In Tune Twist, we run the lyrics of a hit song through multiple languages, then translate them back into English. Can you figure out what the song is, or who performed it?
Why Does the Olympic Host Country Win So Many Medals?
There are several reasons why a host country might see a boost in the Olympics medal count.
What Do the Hand Signals Mean in Olympic Beach Volleyball?
Beach volleyball's hand signals are a handy way for a blocker to clue their teammate into their next move.
Why Are Olympic Fencers Attached to Cables?
Fencing body cords aren't a safety measure.
How Olympic ‘Fast Pools’ Are Designed for Maximum Performance
Learn the science behind the most advanced swimming pools out there.
Tune Twist Quiz #1
We ran the lyrics of this hit song through three different languages, then translated them back into English. Can you figure out the name of the song or who wro
11 Female Gymnasts With Skills Named After Them
At the Olympics, some athletes will be performing tried and true moves. Others might be throwing new skills that will one day bear their names.
The 20 Countries With the Most Olympic Gold Medals
Whoever said winning isn't everything didn't have 1175 gold medals.
An Ultra-Rare Gold Nintendo Cartridge From 1990 Is Up for Auction
The game, which is the same shade as the famous 'Legend of Zelda' gold cartridge, was produced for the 1990 Nintendo World Championships.
10 Great Olympics Movies
From ice skating comedies to wrestling tragedies, Tinseltown skillfully draws upon the world’s biggest sporting spectacle.
Taco Bell's New Early Retirement Community Is Open to Everyone 21 And Over
All your favorite Taco Bell foods will be there.