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The Federal Highway Administration thinks funny highway signs defeat the purpose of the sign.

Seating capacity is just one part of it.

Some people can drink a lot of wine without ill effect. Others are on the couch after a glass. Science might know why.

Why are sloths so slow? Discover these fascinating facts about sloths, from their unique anatomy to their surprising swimming abilities.

There are sparkling glacial lakes, breathtaking sunsets, and mountains disappearing into clouds in this high-def tribute to Grand Teton National Park.

At 31 years old, Bobi was supposed to have been the world’s oldest dog. Now Guinness isn’t so sure.

Plenty of nepo babies have earned their places in history. But it’s always good to acknowledge the doors open to people who have rich relatives—or whose dad knows the manager of a clogging troupe.

Bob Barker's 'The Price is Right' sign-off encouraging people to get their pets spayed and neutered was largely thanks to his wife, Dorothy Jo.

While developers can feel free to submit any name they’d like for a new street, cities usually have guidelines and standards.

In 1975, Welles provided narration for the short documentary 'Who’s Out There?,' which explored a range of theories and beliefs about alien life.

Sasquatch sightings have been reported in every state but Hawaii over the course of several centuries. In the process, a number of bizarre theories have been put forth to explain how the mysterious beasts came to be—and how they manage to evade us.

What’s the actual scientific difference between the birds we call 'doves' and those we label 'pigeons'? The answer might surprise you.

This historic footage of Dublin, Ireland, from the 1960s has been colorized and remastered in high definition.

Nabokov’s controversial 1955 novel, which was rejected by multiple American publishers, features multiple allusions to Edgar Allan Poe and references a real-life kidnapping.

From ‘Angela’ to ‘Wolfgang,’ these German names are commonly mispronounced by English speakers.

Being a professional mouser for the British Museum in the 20th century came with some competitive benefits.

Some of these islands were never occupied by humans, but the majority have been abandoned.

Is calling something ‘military grade’ legit? Find out the truth behind this marketing strategy and how it's applied to products.

If you’ve heard enough about King Henry VIII’s many wives or the turbulent relationship between Princess Diana and King Charles III, consider these 10 lesser known royal love stories.

Not every great invention was created according to plan. From penicillin to breakfast cereal to popsicles, these everyday items were all invented entirely by accident.