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A longstanding urban legend goes like this: During the space race of the 1960s, NASA spent millions developing a fancy "space pen" that could be used in zero gravity ... but the Soviets just used a pencil. This story resonates with us because NASA did act
Chris Higgins|
It has even led to the discovery of a new species.
Michele Debczak|
Whether you think of watermelon as a fruit or a vegetable, you’re correct. Discover more fun facts about watermelons here.
Nina Pearlman|
As the rabbits multiply, city officials are talking about hiring an exterminator.
Jake Rossen|
Trillions of neutrinos zoom through you every second. Here's what you should know about these mysterious, nearly mass-less subatomic particles.
James Riordan|
How can warm water in the Pacific Ocean affect the weather thousands of miles away? Everything is connected.
Dennis Mersereau|
From ‘Seven Samurai’ to ‘The Matrix,’ these are the best action movies of all time, as chosen by Variety.
Michele Debczak|
All the details for when August’s two super moons are coming, and what a giant freshwater fish has to do with it.
Ellen Gutoskey|
Although we’re probably still a long way off from the sentient forms of AI that are depicted in film and literature, we can turn to fiction to probe the questions raised by these technological advancements.
Lorna Wallace|
9. Michael Caine didn't think the film would work ... until Heath Ledger was cast as The Joker.
Matthew Jackson|
The big red triangle should only be pushed in case of emergency. (And no, double-parking doesn't count.)
Jake Rossen|
Precious stones like the Cullinan Diamond, the Tiffany Diamond, and the Koh-i-noor Diamond have troubled histories.
Indi Bains|
Canada is making it easier for digital nomads from around the world to bring their work abroad.
Michele Debczak|
The f-word is often thought of as the most useful and flexible word in English. Whether that’s true or not, the term is so successful that it’s spawned dozens of euphemisms. Here are a few of them.
Mark Peters|
Here’s why some homophone examples also work as homograph and homonym examples.
Ellen Gutoskey|
Indigenous-led tourism is driving a cultural revival in British Columbia. Here's how to experience the Canadian province's 10,000-year-old traditions.
Lina Zeldovich|
If you wanted to hear your favorite band sing "Creep" in the early '90s, you had a plethora of choices.
Kenneth Partridge|
‘The Banshees of Inisherin’ filming locations mostly got torn down after production. One genius decided to resurrect the pub.
Ellen Gutoskey|
Technically, they really don't.
Jake Rossen|
Here’s how to pronounce ‘Elie Wiesel,’ ‘Cixi,’ and 13 other famous names from history.
Ellen Gutoskey|
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