A photo of a long‑expired tube of toothpaste—dating all the way back to 1988—has gone viral on Reddit, attracting more than 50,000 upvotes. The reason? As the caption puts it: “Mom is using toothpaste ...

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Elephant societies respond to death in ways that look uncannily similar to our own reactions. Here’s why it has researchers describing them as “compassionate.” Wildlife researchers have, for decades, ...

The gift-giving season is upon us, which means the return of a popular holiday game: the White Elephant gift exchange. Whether you call it White Elephant, Yankee Swap or Dirty Santa, the premise of ...

Born into an aristocratic British family, he turned his empathy and knowledge of the world’s largest land mammals to the cause of saving them from poachers. Excerpt from “A Life Among Elephants,” ...

The 2026 World Cup is fast approaching. It’s almost Christmas (can you believe it?), and before long we’ll be in 2026—meaning we’re just months away from the largest World Cup in history, hosted ...

Business Insider asked etiquette experts about the mistakes to avoid when attending a work event. Showing up dressed inappropriately and not greeting members of leadership are major faux pas. Hiding ...

PENNSYLVANIA, USA — This time of year, things can get pretty slushy and dirty outside, and if you own a furry, four-legged friend, they can sometimes bring that dirty mess indoors. Well, you can stop ...

The Science Siblings love an at-home experiment. Paige and Adam Jacobson went the chemistry route with this one, concocting “elephant toothpaste.” Start by adding the food coloring to the hydrogen ...

If you’ve scrolled through TikTok lately, you’ve probably seen people swearing by sleek black tubes promising whiter, brighter teeth with the help of activated charcoal. But does toothpaste with ...