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In 1952, at the height of the Cold War, elementary schools in Lake County, Indiana asked hundreds of students to line up, raise their arms, and get ready for the stabbing pain of a tattoo gun, all in the service of post-apocalyptic blood transfusions.
Jake Rossen|
Architectural innovation has been a defining feature of societies since then our ancient relatives began construction shelters 400,000 years ago. From energy-efficient designs to community-based spaces, these seven designs could help shape the future.
Kristance Harlow|
Architectural innovation has been a defining feature of societies since then our ancient relatives began construction shelters 400,000 years ago. From energy-efficient designs to community-based spaces, these seven designs could help shape the future.
Kristance Harlow|
Armenian photographer Suren Manvelyan won't reveal his secret technique, but his new type of wildlife photography—up-close animal eye shots—is a sight to see.
Emily Petsko|
The words used in the Harry Potter books and movies are playable in a new version of Scrabble—and they can even earn you bonus points.
Michele Debczak|
Galileo Galilei, the father of modern astronomy, probably never dropped anything off the leaning tower of Pisa, and he didn't actually invent the telescope. But he did change history with his discoveries about the cosmos.
Dan Falk|
More Americans than ever are taking vacations to Iceland, and many are returning home with sticker shock.
Lucas Reilly|
The epic HBO series returns in April 2019—which leaves you plenty of time to consider whether one of the show's major characters is actually a merman.
Nicolas Rivero|
Some devoted viewers have gone to great lengths to dig up information about how the series will shake out—including what could be the cast list of the first episode.
Natalie Zamora|
From merchants to ironmasters to dressmakers, these historic women shattered glass ceilings and broke stereotypes to rise to the top of their trades.
Leila McNeill|
The old 'Super Mario Bros.' game, originally released for the NES in 1985, just broke a world record for video games sales at auction.
Michele Debczak|
Want to see the country while indulging your love of all things presidential? These three road trip itineraries show you how to get from place to place without breaking the bank.
Emily Petsko|
The next supermoon will light up skies on Tuesday, February 19. This one will be a snow moon, a full moon that comes only at this time of year.
Michele Debczak|
He’s dealt with elaborate booby traps, KGB agents, and a face-melting artifact, but to Indiana Jones, nothing’s more unsettling than snakes. Lots of people can relate.
Mark Mancini|
All sequels are not created equal. Over the course of more than 90 Oscar ceremonies, only eight sequels have ever earned a nod for the night's top honor.
Rudie Obias|
Susan B. Anthony's contributions to the women's rights movement helped bring about the Nineteenth Amendment. Learn more about this suffrage pioneer here.
Emily Petsko|
Asthma symptoms affect more than 25 million Americans, including 7 million children. But kids who grow up around animals are less likely to have an asthma diagnosis.
Michele Debczak|
The Oscar-winning director may have fake-directed the fake-version of 'Aquaman' in 'Entourage,' but a lack of reality would never have allowed him to do it in real life.
Hannah Wigandt|
The self-professed medium drew millions of callers—and millions of dollars in government fines for deceptive advertising.
Jake Rossen|
A new survey shows that many pet owners would rather snuggle with, spend money on, and gaze lovingly at their cute dogs than their partners. And dogs feel love for us, too.
Michele Debczak|
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