Comedians
Shane Gillis Hosts SNL Again: The Dates and the Stadium Record
Shane Gillis hosts SNL on Oct. 10, 2026. Get his three hosting dates, the season 52 lineup, and his record-setting Philadelphia stadium show.
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Rare & Remarkable Human Traits
Sleep Paralysis: How Many People Wake Up Unable to Move
Discover what sleep paralysis is and how many people experience it. Explore the statistics, causes, and what happens during episodes.
Rare & Remarkable Human Traits
Trypophobia: Why Clusters of Holes Bother Some People
Learn why clusters of holes trigger a disgust response in many people, the science behind the aversion, and how common it really is.
Mind & Character
The Fear of Clowns: What Research Has Measured
Learn what research actually measures about fear of clowns, from the largest survey to national polls, plus when it becomes a clinical phobia.
Comedians
Zainab Johnson: Toxically Optimistic: The Facts Before It Hits Netflix October 27
Get the facts on Zainab Johnson's Netflix comedy special 'Toxically Optimistic,' premiering October 27, 2026, plus her path and show details.
Rare & Remarkable Human Traits
Amber Eyes and "Wolf Eyes" Explained
What makes amber eyes golden, how they differ from hazel, how rare they are, and why people call them wolf eyes.
Rare & Remarkable Human Traits
Can Two Parents Have a Child With a Different Blood Type?
Yes, and it's common. How ABO and Rh types pass from parents to kids, every parent combination, and the rare exceptions.
Rare & Remarkable Human Traits
Blood Type by Country: Where Each Type Is Most Common
Where O, A, B and AB blood are most common, with country percentages and where Rh-negative blood is common and where it almost never shows up.
Mind & Character
Why Some People Love Being Scared: The Science of Haunted Houses and Horror Movies
What haunted house and horror movie studies found about why fear feels fun, the fear sweet spot, and the three kinds of horror fans.
Rare & Remarkable Human Traits
The Cilantro-Tastes-Like-Soap Gene
Why cilantro tastes like soap to some people: the OR6A2 smell gene, how many people it affects, and why genes explain only part of it.
Amazing Feats
Extreme Cold Endurance: Wim Hof and the Science
Wim Hof ran a half marathon barefoot above the Arctic Circle and sat in ice for 44 minutes. A 2014 study found his trainees could change their own immune response. Here's what's…
Mind & Character
Short Sleepers: People Who Need Only 4 to 6 Hours
A rare few people wake up fully rested after 4 to 6 hours, every night, for life. Scientists have found the genes behind it. Here's what they found, and why the rest…