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‘Black Panther,’ which stars the late Chadwick Boseman, was a major success for the Marvel Cinematic Universe when it hit theaters in 2018.

Known for producing the occasional meteor storm, the Leonid meteor shower is highly anticipated among astronomy fans.

Getting a concept onto the big screen is a difficult process, and the pilot episode is what can make—or, more often, break—a series. By why is it called that?

About 11 percent of the Earth’s surface is perpetually frozen, though that will surely change as global warming continues.

From dystopian nightmares to paranormal action thrillers, Netflix has got something to scratch every type of sci-fi fan’s itch.

If you're planning a leaf-peeping trip through New England this fall, you'll want to map out the best spots for apple cider donuts along your route.

Geographers and climatologists have a goody bag full of wonderful words that get super specific about wind.

The letter-sized standard actually has roots in the 1660s, when paper was made by hand—and Herbert Hoover had something to do with it, too.

What is a placebo? Technically, a Latin phrase meaning ‘I will please.’ It’s also a Catholic prayer and a clever insult.

Gustav Klimt’s ‘The Kiss’ is a deceptively simple portrait of lust and love. But beyond that glittery gold leaf, the work is full of fascinating facts.

Novelists have used everything from real killers to newsworthy hostage situations to literal white whales to craft their fiction.

Wes Craven didn’t intend for his classic horror film villain to look like he was headed to a Christmas party.

With some simple adjustments, you can transform your black cat from a dark blob of fur into a handsome portrait subject.

Caves and volcanoes don’t often go hand-in-hand in our imaginations, but the second most common type of cave in the world is made from the power of volcanoes.

The pronunciations of names like ‘Yves’ and ‘Geneviève’ aren’t hard once you’ve heard them a few times.

Scare crows may deter crows and blackbirds, but you'll have to make some modifications for them to really work.

Bordering Louisiana, Texas, Oklahoma, Missouri, Tennessee, and Mississippi, America’s landlocked 25th state is full of food festivals, spooky legends, and rare animals.

Move around the board with just a quick spin of the ovaries.

Virtual reality is reinventing the grammar of storytelling.

Astronaut Scott Kelly used cotton swabs to take samples of his fecal matter. He then sealed it in tubes and sent it back to Earth via rocket.