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In 1981, 58-year-old Polly Melton went for a hike in a well-traveled national park. She never returned.
Think you know your feline facts? Test yourself with this puzzling primer on all things cat. (Bonus points if you can finish before one starts napping on your keyboard.)
This classic fall-time activity poses more risks than you may think, but there are things you can do to mitigate them.
Crossing these bridges are moments that stick with you, when the journey itself becomes the event.
In summer 1993, hundreds of people claimed to have found hypodermic needles inside cans of Pepsi. Was it a hoax, a disgruntled employee, or something worse?
See if your favorite made it to the list.
All five answers to the questions below have something in common. Can you figure it out?
‘Through thick and thin’ wasn’t always figurative. Here’s how Chaucer and other medieval writers used the phrase.
You won’t find salted caramel like this sitting on store shelves. Fortunately, it’s very easy to make at home.
Apple cider doughnuts are synonymous with fall, particularly in New England. The tasty treats have a modern history that may surprise you.
Countless authors have used bitter rivalries and petty squabbles as inspiration for some of their greatest works. Here’s proof that the pen is indeed mightier than the sword.
‘Gilmore Girls’ is often viewed as a fall show. So we counted how many episodes take place during each season—and autumn didn’t come out on top.
It might seem counterintuitive, but this piece of advice actually makes sense.
These five cemetery journeys are a great way to explore America’s rich and varied history. Tombstone tourists, rejoice.
From ‘Odder Items’ to ‘Contemporary Kin,’ these terms are technically synonyms of famous TV show titles. How many can you get right?
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These hiking trails put on a spectacular show around this time of year.
No one wants to be the victim in a hit-and-run car accident. Here’s where that kind of crash is most likely to happen—and the two states where every driver avoided that outcome.