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Erik Sass|
There's a lot we don't understand about this seldom seen shark, but here are a few things we do know.
Erin McCarthy|
If linguistic history is your thing, here are some can’t-miss stops.
Arika Okrent|
From rainbow breath to incredible weight gain via donuts.
Mark Juddery|
Lucy Adlington examines the story of women during the first World War as told by their wardrobes.
Lucy Adlington|
No matter how intriguing a show's premise, or how tight the script, there’s just no telling what might capture the audience’s attention.
Kara Kovalchik|
Erik van Rheenen|
Dr. Stanley Burns is the medical advisor for The Knick. He's also curator of an encyclopedic archive of historical medical photography.
Chris Higgins|
Email is like an atmospheric gas that enters your smartphone through desublimation and buzzes your thigh to tell you, "Use this code to get 15% off your next purchase at Bed Bath & Beyond."
Nick Greene|
Many items we use every day, like zippers and escalators, were once brand names. These names are or were trademarked, but are now often used to describe any brand in a product category.
Lauren Harrell|
Every culture has its infant-blessing method.
the mag|
Rum isn't just the preferred drink of pirates: For more than 300 years, the booze was also part of the daily rations of sailors in Britain's Royal Navy.
Erin McCarthy|
Most moms should get a medal. These women deserve more.
Judy Dutton|
Erik Sass|
Were these illustrations meant to be true predictions or just satire? We'll never know—but at least we can enjoy them.
Erin McCarthy|
Miss Cellania|
With The Cosby Show turning 30 this year, here's a look back at the Huxtables.
Kara Kovalchik|
Rebecca OConnell|
It's Teacher Appreciation Week! Let's celebrate some educators from years gone by.
Chris Higgins|
The average life expectancy in the United States these days is nearly 79 years. As animal species go, humans are pretty hearty, especially given all these fancy medicines we’ve developed. But we’re not the only ones who hope to live past 80 (or 90). Other
Clay Wirestone|
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