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“What is the meaning of life?” is simultaneously one of the oldest questions in philosophy and a relatively new concept. Here’s what Immanuel Kant, Friedrich Nietzsche, and Albert Camus had to say on the matter.

‘Once Upon a Time’ appears in many fairy tales and stories. The phrase has a long history and a practical narrative purpose.

Rising production costs have led streamers to increase fees across the board.

It might be hard to imagine anyone other than Will Ferrell in 2004’s “Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy,” but the comedy’s distributor, DreamWorks, initially had doubts about the star.

Roosevelt launched one of his most famous sayings at the Minnesota State Fair in September 1901—just two weeks before he became president.

The gruesome reputations of some repeat killers have led to unforgettable nicknames.

Code-switching goes beyond language—here's what it means and why it happens.

Here are 20 of the best botanical gardens in the world. (Plus, what exactly is a botanical garden?)

During WWII, the U.S. government was scared that Japan might take all of Hawaii's money. Here's what they did to stop it.

From the whirr of a film projector to the click-clack of a mechanical typewriter, these sounds will likely leave the youth of today scratching their heads.

The concave circles built into the sides of plastic milk jugs are an important part of their design.

These schools, from pharmacy institutions to Ivy League mainstays, give you the best bang for your buck.