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Putting your windshield wipers up to prevent them from freezing to the glass might seem like a good idea before the next snowstorm, but you may actually be doing more harm in the long-run.

In 79 CE, the eruption of Mount Vesuvius buried the cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum in 20 feet of ash, preserving amazing details about daily life in the Roman Empire.

The game of familiar faces has surprising connections to Anne Frank and fidget toys.

The inauguration of a new U.S. President is a day of pomp and ceremony, of solemn oaths and dignified celebrations. But things don’t always go as planned.

From post-battle landscapes to cold weather fun, the events that occurred during frosty temperatures have led many an artist to pick up their brush and get painting.

News reports warn about the Santa Ana winds and their power to turn modest wildfires into conflagrations. Here’s why these wind patterns in Southern California can be so destructive.

If you‘re planning to grab a doughnut from your local Dunkin‘, you may want to call ahead.

Cat lovers, take note: Here‘s a list of the most feline-friendly cities worldwide.

From Founding Fathers to Roman senators, these 10 whistleblowers helped shape history through their unparalleled acts of bravery.

The imposing pipe wrench with teeth was once made out of wood.

Sometimes regular English words—words that have commonsense but slightly fuzzy meanings—must be defined more precisely for food labeling.

The global workforce has decreed that 2025 will be a year of rest, relaxation, and plenty of PTO.

Greenland lies north and south of the Arctic Circle and about 500 miles from the North Pole—a position that makes it a key part of global defense strategy. Read on for amazing facts about this icy island.

Director Walter Hill's surreal rock 'n' roll fable from 1984 is packed with bikers, big flashy musical numbers, and epic sledgehammer fights, which is why it remains a treat for cult cinema fans even 40 years later.

What was going on around the globe in 4000 BCE? This map shows you.

Get tips for what to pack in a go-bag, including the essentials you should definitely have stashed away before a natural disaster strikes.

Prince fans, rejoice! The performer‘s iconic ruffled shirt could soon be yours.

Was the animal a bird, or a witch?

From Honolulu‘s crystal clear water to New York‘s busy streets, these places are the ultimate playgrounds for fitness lovers.

Are snow tires really worth it? Discover the real differences with all-season tires, including affordability, rubber tread, and more.