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All Studio Ghibli Movies Ranked from Best to Worst, According to Rotten Tomatoes
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Why Do Prescription Pills Come in Orange Bottles?
Those orange bottles are no accident—they were specifically designed to keep both medications and people safe.
Letters Reveal the Life of a 20-Something in 18th-Century London
From money troubles to a forbidden romance, the life 27-year-old Ben Browne lived in 1719 London should sound relatable to today's young people.
Having Anger Issues? Try “Shredding” Your Feelings
Instead of anger management classes, all you may need is a pen, some paper, and a trash can.
Find Your Next Favorite Book, Movie, Band, and More with This New Media Recommendation Tool
The Global Network of Discovery offers an endless stream of recommendations specific to you.
The Rarest Breed of Goldfish—Thought to Be an Urban Legend—May Have Been Rediscovered in the Wild
Not everyone believes that meteor goldfish are even real. But Chicken Nugget and Tater Tot are giving hope.
William Shakespeare’s Sister, Joan, Emerges in Long-Lost Writings
A fascinating new discovery has emerged about a pamphlet found in the rafters of William Shakespeare’s childhood home.
The Nude Statue That Shocked Victorian England
Bodybuilder Eugen Sandow delighted Victorian audiences with his toned physique and weightlifting skills. But his statue at the British Museum didn’t last long.
Average Life Expectancies Have More Than Doubled Over the Past 70 Years—Here's Why
In 1900, the global average life expectancy was around 32 years old. Today, it's 71. How did this happen?
“Humanity’s Next Giant Leap”: Citizen Astronaut Kellie Gerardi Envisions the Future of Spaceflight
Bioastronautics researcher Kellie Gerardi envisions a future when space is open to all.
Why Is the Space Needle Shaped Like That?
Seattle’s iconic Space Needle debuted at the 1962 World’s Fair—and was inspired by America's Space Race with the Soviet Union.
Move Over, Krampus: France’s Père Fouettard Is St. Nick’s Sidekick—and Possibly a Brutal Murderer
Père Fouettard, or “Father Whipper,” is a butcher whose favorite pastime is eating children. And hanging out with St. Nicholas.
Meet Leatrice Eiseman: The Woman Who Chooses Pantone’s Color of the Year
The Pantone Color Institute’s global team of experts conducts color psychology research and discusses potential Color of the Year options year-round.