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Exotic beasts functioned as both diplomatic envoys and as symbols of a monarchy’s far reaching influence.

How did we come to associate sleeping and snoring with the letter ‘Z’? The origins trace back farther than you might think but are tied to early 20th-century American comic strips.

It might not have garnered the box office success of movies like ‘E.T.’ and ‘Back to the Future,’ but more than 40 years after its release, ‘The Last Starfighter’ has acquired a cult following.

Mantis shrimp can deal incredible blows without damaging themselves, but how? The makeup of their armor is key.

In 1991, the NFL and Marvel created a superhero to fight football-related crime. It was a bit of a fumble.

With the price of a dozen going through the roof, you may want to take more care in preparing hard-boiled eggs. Science is on the case.

Good luck guessing the No.1 grocery chain.

Hiking over several feet of snow becomes possible with some clever physics and nature-inspired design.

Asked to evaluate his son's abilities as an intellectual, the elder Edison said that he was, “absolutely illiterate, scientifically and otherwise.”

From buffalo chicken to artichoke dip, find out which dips are making waves across the U.S. for Super Bowl 2025.

George Washington died after his physician treated his sore throat with bloodletting, but don't let that stop you from learning more about the human circulatory system.

This brainteaser dates back to 1924—can you figure it out?

There comes a point in every child’s life when they ask where babies come from, and some parents—not wanting to explain the details of reproduction just yet—turn to the story of storks. We explore the origins of a myth that has been around for centuries.

Looking for the ideal wedding destination? Here’s where couples will get the most bang for their buck.

One throwaway comment turned into a long-lasting Super Bowl tradition.

The Scottish government won’t be rounding up people’s pets any time soon.

Want a bachelor’s degree in cannabis business? You can earn one from Oaksterdam University.

McDonald‘s Shamrock Shake returns with a charitable twist: Every shake helps Ronald McDonald House Charities.

Eugene Bullard survived some of the deadliest battles in history and became the world’s first Black fighter pilot—all before the age of 30.

Its value as the key that unlocked the meaning of Egyptian hieroglyphs is world-famous—but the turbulent history surrounding the Rosetta Stone’s discovery and translation is more obscure.