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13 Words That Changed From Negative to Positive Meanings (or Vice Versa)
Here are 13 fine, upstanding words that long ago switched from negative to positive meanings (or vice versa).
Miss May Whitley, Self-Defense Expert of 1930s London
What we know about the "Ju-Jitsu Girl" of England.
Michael Fagan: The Man Who Broke Into Buckingham Palace—Twice—and Made His Way Into Queen Elizabeth's Bedroom
In the summer of 1982, Michael Fagan managed to sneak past Buckingham Palace security and find his way into Queen Elizabeth II's bedroom while she slept. It wasn't his first royal break-in.
15 Charming Quotes from Sir Patrick Stewart
Whether you know him from Star Trek, X-Men or his many theater performances, it’s hard not to love Sir Patrick Stewart. Let’s take a look at some of the beloved Brit’s most quotable insights.
Neuroscience Explains 'Waitmares'
You forgot to bring cocktail sauce to table 23.
10 Aphrodisiacs Around the World
Humans have had a long-running affair with foods believed to entice or enhance sexual performance, and it's led to a host of recipes for stirring up some mojo.
Are You a 'Pre-Crastinator'?
Checking things off a to-do list just feels good, no matter how trivial the task.
13 Wild Facts About Hatchet and Gary Paulsen
Learn more about the former boy survivalist behind the YA classic.
Artist Carves Intricate Worlds in the Pages of Books
Artist Brian Dettmer uses an X-Acto knife to create incredible sculptures with books as his medium.
11 Amazing Gadgets You’ll Find on the International Space Station
These gadgets help the regularly rotating crew of six astronauts and scientists carry out space-specific experiments while also managing the day-to-day concerns of life in low-Earth orbit.
Native Americans Might Have Domesticated Bobcats 2,000 Years Ago
A bobkitten was found buried wearing a necklace in an ancient funeral mound in Illinois.
Metalhead Teens Grow Into Happy Adults After All
Old fears that heavy metal affects kids' development were misplaced, according to a new study.

Incredibly Rare Split-Colored Lobster Caught in New England
How rare is incredibly rare? Try one in 50 million.

The Long, Strange Journey of Nevada’s State Flag
It took 86 years for the state to finally get it right.
How Does a Bike Stay Upright?
MinutePhysics explains why your bike can run away without you.
Woolly Mammoths Had Humps Like Camels, and Genes Made For Cold
Mammoths had several genetic adaptations that allowed them to live in cold climates, differentiating them from their closest living relatives, the Asian elephant.