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The fix-up novel, which turns 75 this year, would become one of Bradbury’s most famous books—and inspire future scientists.

Master the technique of using a plunger to quickly clear toilet clogs—and avoid making the situation worse.

The total lunar eclipse on March 13–14 will cause a “blood moon” visible from coast to coast.

You might be surprised at what Fidel Castro, Francis Scott Key, and Henri Matisse have in common.

Explore WalletHub‘s rankings of the best and worst states for women, based on economic well-being, healthcare access, and safety metrics.

The warehouse giant won’t take Mastercard, Discover, or American Express. Here’s why.

If you’ve ever dreamed of seeing an otter play a keyboard, today’s your lucky day.

From the NASA mistake that made an interplanetary rocket explode to the bible with a very naughty misprint, these typos are an ode to proofreaders.

Can you figure out what the song is, or who performed it?

A car accident in a movie usually ends in a huge fireball. But what really causes vehicle fires?

On some movies, there might be more than one person yelling “action” and “cut.”

Some scientific evidence has shown that dogs exhibit calmer behavior while listening to soothing music.

Washington, D.C., hasn't always been the political center of the United States.

Depicting the mirror image of a flag on aircraft is done for a very specific (and very patriotic) reason.

These have all the joy of rainbow sprinkles—without any artificial dyes.

The upfront costs aren’t the only factors to consider when purchasing a pet.

Some of the world’s largest companies began with women leading the way.

We get this byword for enthusiasm from an officer in the Marines named Evans Fordyce Carlson.

NASA scientists have figured out ways for astronauts to eat bread without leaving crumbs, shower without running water, and sleep without floating free from their beds.

Frank Perry’s cult classic “Mommie Dearest” did for wire hangers what “Jaws” did for sharks, but there's probably a lot more to this ‘80s flick than you ever knew.