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He wrote the book partially in response to European writers like Joseph Conrad, who Achebe said depicted Africa “as ‘the other world,’ the antithesis of Europe and therefore of civilization.”

Since 1989, USA Today has asked viewers to vote on the best Super Bowl ads. Here’s a look back at the winners.

When it comes to folding fitted sheets, there's a right, and wrong, way to go about things.

Your Valentine this year could be a shelter dog in need of a home.

People donate artwork, objects, and even money to the institution of their choice. But sometimes, museums and galleries wind up receiving something odd—or something fairly normal, but with strange stipulations attached.

Researchers discovered a parasitic fungus that controls spiders‘ behavior, akin to the zombie ant fungus.

Here's why medieval artists loved putting horns on Moses.

If every plant you touch dies, LEGO’s online flower arrangement workshop may be more your speed.

Classics like ‘Rocky’ and ‘Raging Bull’ top the list, but there are some other sports movies that you really don’t want to miss.

It’s time to play Tune Twist, where we translate the lyrics of popular songs into multiple languages and then back into English. Can you figure out what the song is, or who performed it?

The funnel they use to get around serves a dual purpose.

From 'bowline' to 'topgallant,' these nautical terms don't sound how they look.

The prefix ‘pre-’ often seems redundant—but it’s actually working hard to serve its purpose.

On the genre-busting television show Buffy the Vampire Slayer, the heroine saved the world a lot over the course of seven seasons—and now, a sequel series may be coming to Hulu.

Rising temperatures mean more opportunities for rats to forage—and breed.

Roger Ebert loved Peter Weir’s film, calling it “an electrifying and poignant love story” and “a thriller ... Alfred Hitchcock would have been proud to make.” ‘Witness’ turns 40 this year; here’s what you should know.

The big game used to be a January staple. Now it’s in February, and it may not be done moving yet.

Looking for a simple crowd-pleaser? Try this baked brie dip from the Institute of Culinary Education.

The Southern Darwin’s frog is unique in the amphibian world, and conservationists are racing to save it from extinction.

In past centuries, you might have given your valentine a bent coin, jewelry made out of hair, or a carved whale tooth instead of a bouquet of roses.