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George R. R. Martin has a lot to say about the rise of AI in the arts.

Long before Hillary Clinton and Kamala Harris launched their presidential campaigns, Victoria Claflin Woodhull ran as a third party candidate in the 1872 election.

The French vessel was the victim of a maritime hit and run.

The analysis broke down the data by Gen Alpha, Gen Z, Millennials, and Gen X—and revealed some surprising trends.

This easy DIY spray uses common household items to help keep dust from settling around your home.

Viewers hoping to gain deeper insight into the show’s mysteries could get some clues from Lost’s episode titles.

What ‘GOP’ means isn’t complicated—but its history is.

From ‘six-foot bungalow’ to ‘pine overcoat,’ there have been some creative euphemisms for coffins over the ages—and some terms that were surprisingly (and uncomfortably) direct.

The upcoming ‘Game of Thrones’ auction features over 2000 items from the series.

Bidding on the signed Constitution copy starts at $1 million—but it will likely sell for much, much more.

Of all Tomie dePaola’s books, ‘Strega Nona’ is by far the most beloved. Here are seven things you might not have known about the story.

Now is your chance to own an important part of British history.

Watching your cat chase a laser pointer is undeniably hilarious, but these popular pet toys remain controversial. Here’s what the experts say.

Wind isn’t the only danger a hurricane can bring to coastal communities. Storm surges are often more destructive.

Bathyphysa conifera, or the flying spaghetti monster, can grow several feet long.

Discover whether or not popcorn expires, plus how long you can keep that bag you took home from the movie theater before it’s time to toss it out.

We’ve gathered a few tips to ensure you’re following the proper food etiquette when traveling to various countries.

In the '90s, Russian kids coveted unauthorized Nintendo systems with an elephant mascot named Dendy.

The iconic toy company plans to reduce its environmental impact.

Not only is there a chronic shortage of organ donations in the U.S.—there multiple myths about the process.