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Eugene Bullard survived some of the deadliest battles in history and became the world’s first Black fighter pilot—all before the age of 30.

Its value as the key that unlocked the meaning of Egyptian hieroglyphs is world-famous—but the turbulent history surrounding the Rosetta Stone’s discovery and translation is more obscure.

We give you an obscure word with four definitions—one correct, three made up. Can you identify the correct one?

One of the biggest differences between a ship and a boat is size—but it’s not the only one.

You will instantly reveal yourself as a landlubber if you refer to a ship as a boat. Here’s how to tell the difference.

He wrote the book partially in response to European writers like Joseph Conrad, who Achebe said depicted Africa “as ‘the other world,’ the antithesis of Europe and therefore of civilization.”

Advertising for Budweiser’s 2015 Super Bowl commercial.

Since 1989, USA Today has asked viewers to vote on the best Super Bowl ads. Here’s a look back at the winners.

When it comes to folding fitted sheets, there's a right, and wrong, way to go about things.

Here‘s Yamaha enjoying a date! (She is available for adoption at Broward County Animal Care in Florida.)

Your Valentine this year could be a shelter dog in need of a home.

James Cowan Smith really wanted people at the National Gallery in Edinburgh to see this painting of his deceased dog, Callum.

People donate artwork, objects, and even money to the institution of their choice. But sometimes, museums and galleries wind up receiving something odd—or something fairly normal, but with strange stipulations attached.

Gibellula pulchra is in the same genus as Gibellula attenboroughii.

Researchers discovered a parasitic fungus that controls spiders‘ behavior, akin to the zombie ant fungus.

Here's why medieval artists loved putting horns on Moses.

This flower arrangement LEGO set is made of 1161 pieces.

If every plant you touch dies, LEGO’s online flower arrangement workshop may be more your speed.

Classics like ‘Rocky’ and ‘Raging Bull’ top the list, but there are some other sports movies that you really don’t want to miss.

It’s time to play Tune Twist, where we translate the lyrics of popular songs into multiple languages and then back into English. Can you figure out what the song is, or who performed it?

The funnel they use to get around serves a dual purpose.

If you say "main sail," some sailors might consider you an outsider.

From 'bowline' to 'topgallant,' these nautical terms don't sound how they look.

Is your bread presliced, your oven preheated, and your car pre-owned?

The prefix ‘pre-’ often seems redundant—but it’s actually working hard to serve its purpose.

The cast of ‘Buffy The Vampire Slayer’ in Season 5.

On the genre-busting television show Buffy the Vampire Slayer, the heroine saved the world a lot over the course of seven seasons—and now, a sequel series may be coming to Hulu.

You‘ll likely be seeing more of these little guys if you live in a crowded urban area.

Rising temperatures mean more opportunities for rats to forage—and breed.

Lukas Haas, Kelly McGillis, Brent Jennings, and Harrison Ford in ‘Witness.’

Roger Ebert loved Peter Weir’s film, calling it “an electrifying and poignant love story” and “a thriller ... Alfred Hitchcock would have been proud to make.” ‘Witness’ turns 40 this year; here’s what you should know.