Today's Top Odd News Story
Bingo, Care Bears, Pokémon cards and the classic playground slide make it into the Toy Hall of Fame
The National Toy Hall of Fame has inducted bingo, Care Bears, the Pokémon Trading Card Game and the humble playground slide More »
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Bob Dylan comes knockin' on pope's door as Leo welcomes legend to Vatican
Bob Dylan has come knockin’ on Pope Leo XIV’s door More »
Monarch butterflies get tiny trackers to help scientists follow their mysterious migration
Every August, monarch butterflies east of the Rocky Mountains begin their migration from southern Canada and the northern United States to central Mexico to hibernate More »
Director calls revival of ‘In the Heights’ at NY City Center a ‘balm for these times’
David Mendizábal is directing a revival of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s "In the Heights," a musical that was Mendizábal's introduction to theater More »
Collins Dictionary chooses 'mogging' as its 2026 word of the year
Collins Dictionary has named "mogging" as its word of the year More »
A medley of 12 holiday gifts for the music lover in your life
Is the music lover in life tough to shop for More »
The griller. The baker. The pizza maker. Gifts for these and other kinds of cooks
One good way to shop for holiday gifts for cooking enthusiasts is to focus on their culinary passions More »
From cozy board books to spooky manors, these kids’ titles top the 2026 holiday gift list
The holiday season is a great time to escape into a bookstore and find the perfect gift for kids More »
Craft gifts for the person on your list who prefers to work with their hands
This holiday season, let the appeal of screen-free activities serve as gift inspiration for the new and veteran crafters on your shopping list More »
8 gardening and garden-themed gifts for the holidays, from tools to smart tech
Looking for the perfect holiday gift for the gardener in your life More »
