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Not everyone was originally onboard ‘Star Wars.’

George Lucas’s long-simmering space was described as both “puerile” and “the most beautiful movie serial ever made.”

Leo Tolstoy with grandchildren Leo and Sofia, 1909

Author Leo Tolstoy had a big family with his wife, Sophia. Now, you can get an inside glimpse at what a family reunion is like for his living descendants.

Take a look at the origins of Fat Bear Week, an annual celebration of the brown bears at Alaska’s Katmai National Park and Reserve.

Stanford’s interactive map shows where school segregation persists.

See how your neighborhood is faring.

From Holy Land USA to Chippewa Lake Park, discover some of the eeriest abandoned amusement parks across the United States.

Just because Garfield devours it doesn't mean this kitty should.

Garfield isn’t exactly the best litmus test when it comes to determining whether or not lasagna is safe for cats to eat.

Lewis and Clark encountered grizzly bears, coyotes, and pronghorns.

Lewis and Clark were not the first people to see animals like coyotes, elk, and pronghorn, but they did introduce them to Western science.

Squeaky shoes can happen for a number of reasons, including friction and moisture. But whether they fart or squeak, here are a few things you can do about that noisy footwear.

Editors loved Benchley’s shark thriller, which turns 50 in 2024. They had one important note, though: The first draft had too many jokes.

They’re both in the camel family and live in South America, but alpacas and llamas aren’t the same species.

GPS is just one thing in our daily lives originally invented for military use.

From Jeeps to GPS and jerrycans, the military has fostered inventions that we use every day.

The ’80s trivia game was turned down by board game giants. It wound up outselling Monopoly.

Memorial Day is a day to remember those lost to war.

Memorial Day arose from the tragedy of the Civil War. It's a time to remember the people who sacrificed their lives for their country.

Space has a starting point, but where it begins is still a topic of debate for experts.

Some experts believe the Kármán Line is the deciding factor, but others aren't in agreement about where the frontier of space really begins.

Salvador Dalí had a lot of interesting things to say about art, ambitions, and more.

The once-popular flavor isn't on anyone's lips.

Do members of Congress get free health insurance? And do they all live in Washington, D.C.? We’re tackling those questions and more in the latest episode of Misconceptions.

The bison and bald eagle have been chosen to represent the U.S. Here's why.

An aerial view of the rust-colored Kutuk River in Gates of the Arctic National Park in Alaska. Thawing permafrost is exposing minerals to weathering, increasing the acidity of the water, which releases metals like iron, zinc and copper.

A new study shows that rusty discoloration in Alaska’s otherwise pristine streams and rivers is likely due to melting permafrost—and that’s a problem for Arctic animals and people.