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The Survivor Tree at the National September 11 Memorial & Museum in lower Manhattan, decorated with colorful hand-written messages from visitors.

Discovered beneath the rubble of Ground Zero, a severely damaged Callery pear tree survived 9/11. Discover the incredible story of the Survivor Tree's recovery, return to the Memorial, and living legacy.

These plants have very real histories of healing and harm.

A German educator in the 1800s compared children to plants, and kindergarten was born!

The no. 1 most popular Girl Scout cookie reigned supreme in a whopping 24 states.

Before it became the world’s most satisfying packaging material, bubble wrap was designed for a completely different home decor trend.

digital safety concept electronic computer bug isolated

How an irritating acquaintance became shorthand for a computer glitch.

Eva Noblezada and Reeve Carney in "Hadestown"

The story of Orpheus and Eurydice is one of the most adapted in history. We examine eight versions crafted over the course of millennia.

A rose is placed along a victims name at the World Trade Center on July 31, 2020 in New York City.

Learn the moving story behind the daily white rose birthday tradition at the 9/11 Memorial in New York City.

Rachel True And Neve Campbell In 'The Craft'

Whimsical, magical, eerie, and witchy, these are the best movies to watch if you're seeking more after 'Practical Magic 2.'

The modern WTC Cortlandt subway station today. Deep within the surrounding transit complex, a single corridor from the original 1970s World Trade Center concourse still survives.

Discover the last remaining section of the original World Trade Center subway concourse—a forgotten 1970s corridor preserved inside NYC's modern Oculus hub.

Alexa Vega, Carla Gugino, Antonia Banderas, Daryl Sabara, and director Robert Rodriguez promoting ‘Spy Kids’

There have been so many memorable parents in movie history. How well do you remember the ones of the 2000s?

The 1950s were a time when hearty breakfasts came into style, after having to ration food during World War II.

The lack of restrictions travelers faced before September 11, 2001, seems almost unbelievable today.

Streaming may be convenient, but kids today are deprived of some experiences to which older generations can all relate.

Waking up at 3 a.m. can feel eerie. Explore the spiritual meanings and beliefs associated with this mysterious middle-of-the-night wake-up.

A ‘90s love song snagged the top spot of most states naming it their favorite.

Two Suffragettes Celebrating Their Release From Holloway Prison London On 22 August 1908

The term "suffragette" originated to belittle a group of women's rights activists who used more aggressive, sometimes violent tactics than typical suffragists.

Where the phrase came from and what it really means.

From 'Other Mommy' to 'Victorian Psycho,' this fall's book-to-screen adaptations skew towards the unhinged and the uncomfortable.

The Mercator map, which most of us grew up with, makes Africa look smaller and Greenland much larger than they are—but that's just the tip of the iceberg.

The Aloha State held onto the top spot as America's happiest state.

WalletHub’s 2026 study ranked all 50 U.S. states on happiness using metrics like depression rates, work hours, and community safety. Here is where every state landed.