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A photograph on display at the Bradbury Science Museum at Los Alamos National Laboratory shows the first thermonuclear test on October 31, 1952.

America’s greatest physicists assembled under the Manhattan Project to create the deadliest weapon the world had ever seen—an atomic bomb.

People who could not afford to buy a pineapple to display used to rent one.

Pineapples used to be expensive in Europe and colonial America. The South American fruit has been a symbol of wealth, luxury, and hospitality.

With these apps, you don't have to stress out at the checkout counter.

Discounted food apps like Too Good To Go and Flashfood can help you reduce food waste and find great deals on grocery staples like eggs, bread, and more.

The tendency for dogs to steal, chew, and snuggle your shoe while dozing off is common across breeds, ages, and temperaments.

Chung broke through multiple barriers on her path to becoming a celebrated broadcast journalist.

Broadcast journalist Connie Chung was the first Asian American woman to co-anchor a major network newscast.

Her reign was short, but her legacy is long.

The daughter of King James VI and I was Electress Palatine of the Rhine and Queen of Bohemia, and through her grandson, the founder of a new British ruling dynasty.

The 3981-piece LEGO ‘Batman Returns’ Batcave set even comes with Alfred Pennyworth and a tiny Christopher Walken.

There are two sides to every story—and every song.

The former model and ex-wife of music legends George Harrison and Eric Clapton made music history in her own right.

Pets, noise tolerance, and how much you like rats can all help determine which floor is right for you.

From left: Idris Elba, Michelle Yeoh, Brendan Fraser, and Lupita Nyongo’o.

Don't even think of introducing Claes Bang at an awards show until you read this.

Speedos, the famously ultra-tight swimming attire, showed so much leg on the conservative beaches of Australia that men were arrested.

Whether you're on a hike or at a game, this portable fan is designed to travel with you.

Enjoy the breeze wherever you go with this weird but useful wearable neck fan from Amazon.

Brown marmorated stink bugs have a little something in common with cilantro.

Brown marmorated stink bugs first popped up in the U.S. in Pennsylvania in the late 1990s—and now, they can invade your home by the thousands.

The most popular baby names of 2022 are very, very similar to those from 2021.

Make your pup's beach day dreams come true by protecting them from the sun.

Though fur offers some protection, it's still possible for dogs to get sunburned.

A 1970s 'Sesame Street' segment gave a lot of kids nightmares.

In the late 1970s, children were scared out of their wits by an eerie animated short on ‘Sesame Street’ featuring a crack monster. Some believed it never existed. Then things got weird.

This dachshund wants you to know you're probably mispronouncing the name of his breed.

Dachshund is actually made up of two smaller German words (dachs, which means “badger,” and hund, which means “dog”) and it's not pronounced “dash-hound.”

Nilanjana Sudeshna Lahiri, otherwise known as Jhumpa Lahiri, first came to prominence with her award-winning 1999 debut, the short story collection 'Interpreter of Maladies.' Here's what you need to know about 'The Namesake' author.

Johnny Cash (left) in 1969 and Elvis Presley in 1958.

Johnny Cash and Elvis Presley occasionally impersonated each other in concerts—here’s the proof.

This man is very much alive—as are misquotations of his famous statement.

“The reports of my death are greatly exaggerated” is a little exaggerated itself. Find out the real story behind this famous quote.

Know the difference between the bubble waters.

They all sparkle. They all bubble. And they’re all water. But they're not interchangeable.

The combat veteran is the first Asian American woman from Illinois ever elected to Congress.

From serving in the Iraq War to becoming the first U.S. senator to give birth in office, Tammy Duckworth has an impressive history of overcoming adversity with grit and humor.

Cats do fart—but their flatulence is usually quiet. Veterinarians explain why.

If you find yourself in this situation, don't panic.

Use these tips to remove stubborn ketchup and mustard stains from your clothing.

9 Explosive Facts About the Manhattan Project

The Super Luxe History of Pineapples—And Why They Used to Cost $8000

These Apps Are Helping Families Save Big on Grocery and Restaurant Bills

The Reason Your Dog Loves Stealing Your Shoes

10 Interesting Facts About Connie Chung

The Lasting Legacy of Elizabeth Stuart, the ‘Winter Queen’ of Bohemia

This LEGO ‘Batman Returns’ Batcave Will Take You Back to 1992

Layla in Real Life: 10 Songs Written About Pattie Boyd

First Floor or Top Floor? How to Decide Where to Live in an Apartment Building

27 Actor Names You're Probably Mispronouncing

'Budgie Smugglers': A Scandalous History of Speedos

This Wearable Neck Fan Looks Weird, But It Will Help You Stay Cool During the Next Heat Wave

12 Facts About the Brown Marmorated Stink Bug

Yes, Dogs Can Get Sunburned—Here's How to Protect Them

‘The Crack Monster’: The 30-Year Search for the Most Unsettling Cartoon on ‘Sesame Street’

The Right Way to Pronounce 'Dachshund'

7 Fascinating Facts About Jhumpa Lahiri

Watch Johnny Cash Impersonate Elvis Presley For a 1959 Rendition of ‘Heartbreak Hotel’

Reports of Mark Twain’s Quote About His Own Death Are Greatly Exaggerated

What’s the Difference Between Club Soda, Seltzer, and Sparkling Water?

17 Things You Might Not Know About Tammy Duckworth

Do Cats Fart?

How to Remove Stubborn Ketchup and Mustard Stains