Kate Horowitz

Sometimes animal poop does double (ahem) duty. 

They make the adorable sound with their wings when they're startled. You can listen to them for yourself.

We associate left-handedness with intelligence, out-of-the-box thinking, and artistic talent. But are these flattering generalizations backed up by science?

Clever, gifted, and fearless, Nellie Bly—who was born on May 5, 1864—inspired both journalistic and social change in the late 19th century.

Worried about your kid’s whereabouts? ReplyASAP is one way to get their attention.

Prunes—the shiny, sweet dried fruits—are both exploited and ridiculed for their laxative properties. But do they really make you poop?

Marie Curie’s elder daughter had a brilliant and tragic career of her own.

Blood, sweat, and tears (and a few other choice substances): It’s all on the menu.