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See if you know the history behind popular gadgets and inventions that made life easier.

Suggestions for what to call the period of time from 2000–2009 ranged from ‘the nillies’ and ‘the oh-ohs’ to ‘the double zeroes’ and ‘the noughties.’ So how’d we land on ‘the aughts’?

Next time you’re in the Hub, you can let your Masshole flag fly with these Boston slang terms that will have you sounding like a townie in no time.

Fazlur Khan and the idea that would turn architecture on its head.

From ‘Fallout’ to ‘The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power,’ Amazon’s streaming service has something binge-worthy for every taste.

The bagel’s success is undeniable, but its path to breakfast dominance wasn’t straightforward.

Learn how Lake Maracaibo's electrifying climate makes it the number one hotspot for lightning storms.

Scientists are closer to understanding how Greenland sharks can survive for hundreds of years.

Don’t be deceived by this seemingly simple painting of a man and his instrument. Pablo Picasso’s The Old Guitarist has secrets in its past and in its paint.

The part about the old man bumping his head and not waking up in the morning could describe a dangerous head injury.

Melting polar ice is slowing Earth’s rotation speed, extending the length of each day by a few milliseconds per century.

If you’re looking forward to polo and tug of war at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, we have bad news for you.

Some dogs lift their leg to pee as a way of marking their territory. But they also do it as a way of letting other dogs know they're the baddest canine in town.

The nightmare scenario described in an influential 2008 study may end up being less destructive than scientists thought, but Angelenos still shouldn't get too comfortable.

The 800-plus-year-old Parisian cathedral has centuries of French history built into its stone. Here are 13 things you might not know about it.

"Apex" is among the most complete Stegosaurus specimens ever discovered.

Tiny race cars running on hamster power angered animal advocates.

Before you start browsing Zillow, you might want to take a look at the most family-friendly cities.

Pick-up truck beds are here to make your life easier—if you know how to use them.

More than 200 years after its publication, ‘Pride and Prejudice’ remains Jane Austen’s most beloved novel.